... The state and businesses are launching new funds and support programs to stimulate technological projects in the region. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025, the PSB Bank venture fund was announced with partners (volume ~12 billion rubles) to finance dual-purpose projects (drones, AI, robotics, etc.). A state fund, Qazaqstan Venture Group, valued at $1 billion, has been established in Kazakhstan to support AI startups in Central Asia. In July 2025, rules for foreign investors in ...

To achieve the targeted capitalization of the Russian stock market at 66% of GDP by 2030, it will be necessary to attract over 1.28 trillion rubles annually through IPOs. We analyze which sectors will become the drivers, which companies may go public, and what reforms are needed to boost the market. Doubling the Capitalization of the Russian Stock Market by 2030: IPOs Averaging ₽1.28 Trillion ...

... indicates the percentage you will receive in a year from the invested amount, and there is yield to maturity—the annual income if you hold the bond to the date of nominal return. It is also worth looking at the size of the coupon (fixed percentage in rubles) and the frequency of payments (every 91, 182 days, or annually), as well as the nominal value—the amount the investor will receive upon maturity. Another important factor is the term to maturity: longer terms usually provide higher yields but ...

... your investment goals. Clearly define why you are going to invest. Goals can be different: to save a certain amount for retirement in 20 years, to save capital for a down payment on a mortgage in 5 years, to receive passive income in the amount of N rubles per month in a few years, etc. The term and approach to investing depend on the goal. Write down your goals and set priorities - this will become the basis of your investment plan. Improve your financial literacy. Before you start practical actions,...

... startup markets occupy? Venture investments in Russia have contracted in recent years due to a challenging geopolitical and economic landscape. Estimates suggest that the total transaction volume in Russia for the entirety of 2024 was less than 10 billion rubles (approximately $120 million)—a drop in the ocean by global standards. Nevertheless, the local ecosystem continues to develop, relying on internal resources. In 2025, major corporations, banks, and state institutions have intensified support for ...