... publicly indicated the possibility of an IPO in the near future. New government support measures and corporate initiatives aim to provide an additional boost to the local startup ecosystem and integrate it into global trends. Cautious Optimism and Quality Growth By mid-August 2025, the venture market exhibits moderately optimistic sentiments: successful IPOs and major deals indicate that the downswing period is behind, although investors are still acting selectively, preferring startups with sustainable business models. Major capital injections into AI and other sectors instill confidence, but funds are striving to diversify their investments and rigorously control risks to prevent the new upswing from turning into overheating. As a result, the industry ...

... advanced AI technologies by acquiring the startup Bee , which creates wearable devices with artificial intelligence capabilities (smart bracelets for recording and transcribing speech). Additionally, the fintech giant Xero from Australia expanded its business by acquiring the payment service Melio for approximately $2.5 billion. Overall, the growth in M&A activity indicates that corporations prefer to acquire innovations before they go public, offering venture investors much-awaited "exits." Consolidation of Venture Funds and New Players Interestingly, the growth of the venture ...

...,300 rubles and 11,400 rubles per ton, respectively. Will the Gasoline Export Ban Be Extended in the Fall? Retail price growth is expected to slow somewhat in August, believes Tereshkin. He believes that oil producers will hold back prices to expedite ... ... concludes. RBC has sent a request to the Ministry of Energy. Translated using ChatGPT Sourse: https://www.rbc.ru/business/31/07/2024/66a8e7779a7947cafd9a33a4?from=newsfeed

... through a broker. Taxation. Coupon income from bonds is subject to PIT of 13% (15% if total income exceeds 5 million ₽ per year). However, bonds can be purchased via an Individual Investment Account (IIA) to receive a 13% tax deduction (or 15% for business growth investment amounts up to 400,000 ₽), which enhances net yields by the amount of the deduction. Additionally, some OFZ with floating coupons (OFZ-PC) are tied to the RUONIA rate, which reduces market volatility when the key rate rises. Conclusion: ...

... high potential returns through capital appreciation and dividends. Large-cap "blue chips" (Sberbank, Gazprom, Norilsk Nickel, Yandex, etc.) pay dividends of around 5–12% per annum. Long-term investments in stocks can ensure superior capital growth due to business development and profit reinvestment. However, stocks are volatile and subject to economic and political risks. Dividends and capital gains are taxed at 13%. The liquidity of large-cap stocks is typically high. Foreign Assets and Funds. To diversify,...