... for investors is the bankruptcy of the issuer, that is, the company or organization in which the funds have been invested. Any company can go bankrupt – whether it is one that issues stocks or bonds, a real estate developer, an investment fund, a bank, or even a sovereign state (in the case of sovereign default). When bankruptcy occurs, investors often lose a substantial portion of their invested funds: shares may quickly become worthless, payments on bonds may cease, and recovery of any part ...

... shares of large Russian and international companies. Cons: The interface is less user-friendly for beginners than some other platforms. 3. Sberbank Investments Features: Sberbank platform with access to shares, bonds and funds, integration with the banking application. Pros: Easy registration, support for mobile users, the ability to use IIS. Cons: Above average fees, limited tools for in-depth analysis. 4. Alfa Investments Features: Alfa-Bank platform with a user-friendly interface and access to ...

... for their more active participation in the cryptocurrency market. Institutional and Corporate Investors in the Market Major institutional players continue to expand their presence in the crypto industry, which has become one of the key trends of 2025. Banks, hedge funds, and investment firms are launching new products based on digital assets, offering clients services for custody, management, and trading of cryptocurrencies. Several financial giants on Wall Street have applied to launch Bitcoin spot ...

... management giant has completed its planned pilot tests involving BTC certificates and now aims to add cryptocurrency to its existing funds in modest amounts. Bringing Bitcoin Investments to the General Public Union Investment is the investment division of DZ Bank Group, an organization that consolidates over 800 private banks. This positions the investment firm as one of the largest asset managers in Germany. The company is now accelerating its plans to integrate cryptocurrency into its funds to offer crypto ...

... instruments for ruble investments: their returns, risks, liquidity, and tax features. Readers will learn about deposits, bonds, stocks, funds, as well as tax advantages (IIS, NPO, IZH) and examples of a diversified portfolio. Ruble Deposits and Bonds Bank Deposits. Simple and reliable ruble deposits provide a return of approximately 12–20% per annum (depending on the bank and term). The risks are low since deposits are insured by the state (up to 1.4 million rubles). However, inflation (around 7–8%) ...