... development. Companies adhering to ESG standards gain advantages amid growing interest in the "green" economy. BlackRock notes that this trend is not just a fad but a necessity driven by regulatory changes and increased societal awareness. Investment Recommendations: How to Adapt to the New Reality? Fixed-Income Debt Instruments In a high inflation environment, fixed-income instruments become more attractive. Investment-grade bonds, especially corporate ones, offer stability to investors. Emerging markets provide bonds with higher yields, compensating for increased risks. Infrastructure Projects Infrastructure investments are becoming a crucial ...

... Development of services to ensure the security of corporate and user data. In-house developments: Rostelecom is strengthening its cybersecurity efforts by developing new products to protect against cyberattacks. Media Services and Content: Video Services: Investments in streaming video platforms, including Wink. Content Filling: The company increases the share of original content to attract users. Cloud Technologies and Data Processing Centers (DPC): Digital Platforms: Increasing the capacity of data centers to meet business demand for cloud solutions. Business Services: Developing platforms that simplify data management and operations ...

... for changes in the returns of bank stocks and bonds. The introduction of the countercyclical capital buffer may enhance the attractiveness of other sectors such as industrial companies, energy, and telecommunications. The Central Bank of Russia's decision ... ... system and preventing risks associated with overheating in the credit market. For investors, this may mean lower risks when investing in the banking sector; however, changes in returns and temporary limits on the growth of bank profits may also occur....

... increase compared to the previous two years, and this was merely the beginning. BlackRock, which manages assets totaling $7 trillion, launched 23 new ESG funds just in the period from January this year. In the first quarter of 2020, the ETF giant iShares attracted $11 billion—double the $5 billion it gathered for the entire year of 2019. Experts note that the Covid-19 pandemic may drive an increase in ESG investments.

... and digitalization provide the company with sustainable profitability. Business diversification: The development of financial and entertainment products reduces dependence on traditional communication services. Stable dividends: MTS continues to be an attractive company for investors due to stable payments. Thus, MTS investments are aimed at developing telecommunications infrastructure, creating an ecosystem of digital services and supporting sustainable development, which makes the company a key player in the Russian technology market.