... increased security, new opportunities for lending and payment management. Find out how fintech makes financial services more accessible, improves customer interactions and lays the foundation for sustainable business growth. Fintech in Russia: what is it and company examples What is fintech? Fintech (financial technology) is an industry that combines advanced technologies and financial services to create new, convenient solutions in the financial sector. Fintech companies develop and implement innovations that make fast transfers, access to investments and loans, online insurance and other financial products possible without traditional bank intermediation. The main areas of fintech include payment systems, lending,...

.... Parallels with Past Periods of Pessimism (2000 and 2008) The current situation recalls well-known phases of extreme negativity in the market. During the dot-com crash from 2000 to 2002, the technology-focused Nasdaq Composite plummeted by 78% from its peak – investors were wholly disenchanted with the prospects of even the largest companies. Similarly, at the height of the global financial crisis in 2008-2009, the broad market had to endure a decline of nearly 60% (the S&P 500 fell by 57% from its peak) before confidence began to return. Certainly, the current -18% from the peaks ...

... vulnerable. Now, with a record cash reserve, the conglomerate may consider holding part of its funds in foreign currencies or assets denominated not only in dollars to mitigate currency risks. Berkshire is already investing abroad — in recent years, it has acquired stakes in major Japanese companies, effectively investing in the yen. Such steps indicate that Buffett's investments are geographically and monetarily diversified, although the lion's share remains concentrated in the U.S. Buffett assured that he believes in the American economy ...

... the AI sector, several high-profile deals have been announced since the beginning of the year: OpenAI acquired two startups — AI device manufacturer Io for $6.5 billion and the AI development platform Windsurf for $3 billion. Nvidia is solidifying its position by acquiring specialized AI companies (such as CentML and Gretel) to enhance its capabilities in neural networks. Consolidation is also reaching other sectors. In fintech, Ripple announced the acquisition of the Hidden Road platform, which specializes in servicing institutional ...

... preparations for an IPO and the timeline for executing this ambitious project. The article reveals details of the company's strategy, its goals, and the initial steps toward going public. Learn how one of the key players in the fuel market plans to strengthen its position by entering the stock exchange. The trading group of companies "Oil Resource Group" plans to go public with an initial public offering (IPO) in three to four years, CEO Sergey Tereshkin told reporters. "We want to go public in three to four years. The bond issuance is a small step in this ...