... a pivot towards new markets for Russian companies, as even the largest trading partners are required to adapt to new conditions. For investors, this situation should serve as a signal for caution. The stock prices of companies reliant on exports to international markets may be subject to significant fluctuations. ALROSA's transition to new markets presents a potential strategic opportunity, but its execution will require time and resources. I advise investors to consider these risks carefully and explore portfolio ...

... Instrument: equities/bonds. June 18-21 – SPIEF 2025 (SPIEF). Format: In-person. Instrument: equities/bonds. July July 2-4 – International Financial Congress 2025 (Bank of Russia). Format: In-person. Instrument: equities/bonds. September September 4 – ... ... “Digital Finance: A New Economic Reality” (ACRA). Format: In-person. Instrument: equities. September 10 – Second Capital Markets Forum (RBC). Format: In-person. Instrument: equities/bonds. September 17-19 – Kazan Digital Week 2025 (Innopolis). Format: ...

... experienced substantial upward momentum, reaching levels not seen since 2018. XRP is solidifying its role as a leading tool for international payments, thanks to legal clarity. Binance Coin (BNB) – The cryptocurrency of the largest exchange, Binance, with ... ... DeFi services. Despite regulatory pressure on Binance, BNB has set historical highs in the current rally, remaining among the market leaders. Solana (SOL) – A leading altcoin (~$180 per SOL), known for its high-performance blockchain platform. Solana ...

... months. Wholesale gasoline prices in Russia began to decline in October, according to data from trading on the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX). The price of 1 ton of AI-92 gasoline in the European part of Russia (the most liquid ... ... gasoline reached its highest point since the summer of this year. Prices increased despite government efforts to stabilize the fuel market. In particular, since August 1, Russia reinstated a ban on gasoline exports. The restriction does not apply to shipments ...

.... As a result, many companies refrain from engaging in transactions: foreign investors now prefer to freeze plans for selling Russian assets, while domestic market participants primarily operate under government participation schemes or focus on the internal market. The absence of foreign capital exacerbates the shortage of transactions, causing the M&A market to rely increasingly on the participation of Russian investors. Macroeconomic Factors The state of the economy and politics directly impacts the M&A ...