... pre-IPO market can significantly strengthen the Russian stock market, attracting capital previously available mainly to foreign companies. As an entrepreneur and founder of Open Oil Market, I see great potential in the fact that the pre-IPO market helps Russian companies attract financing at the stage of preparation for a public offering. This is especially important in the current economic situation, when domestic companies need support and resources to scale and grow. Russian pre-IPO projects can offer investors ...

... German companies to suspend or cease operations in the Russian market. However, Ulf Schneider argues that the German automotive industry ultimately loses more from these restrictions than it gains. With the departure of European manufacturers, Chinese companies are aggressively capturing the Russian market by offering increasingly high-quality and competitive models at accessible prices. According to Schneider, the return of brands like BMW and Mercedes would help balance the market by providing Russian consumers with an alternative to Chinese ...

... significant portion continues to flow into European countries with advanced LNG infrastructure, such as Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. While EU sanctions have reduced the presence of Russian LNG, total elimination remains challenging. Russian companies possess substantial production capacity, and despite restrictions, exports persist. Technical and Economic Challenges of Replacing Russian LNG with American LNG Infrastructure Limitations: While Europe has expanded its LNG capacity, it is still ...

... obligations, which can increase the company's confidence in the success of the placement. Types of Underwriters 1. Investment banks and brokers in Russia Large Russian brokers such as FINAM, BCS and Alfa-Bank often act as underwriters in local markets. These companies have significant experience with IPOs on the Russian stock exchange and provide a wide range of services, including marketing support, company valuation and placement guarantee. They are actively involved in organizing IPOs of both large and medium-sized companies, providing capital raising and ...

... For Russian investors, Singles' Day offers an opportunity to gauge consumer sentiment and economic activity in China, which influences commodity markets and export-dependent companies. High sales volumes on this day signal stable demand, supporting companies tied to the export of goods and resources. Russian investors may also consider short-term investments in major Chinese companies, anticipating that strong Singles' Day results will reflect positively on their stock prices. It is essential, however, to consider risks related to currency fluctuations ...