... exceed regulatory requirements: the common equity tier-1 ratio (N1.1) exceeds 13%, while total capital covers around 14% of risk-weighted assets. A high level of equity and profitability provides a buffer in case of stress scenarios and allows for active business growth financing. At the same time, the tax burden on profits from the government has increased. For the first half of the year, the bank accrued around 257.5 billion rubles in profit tax – a quarter more than a year earlier. The effective tax rate ...

... projections suggest labor productivity will grow much more slowly than wages. According to the Ministry’s forecast, productivity in 2025–2026 will increase by only ~2.2–2.3% per year, improving to around 2.8–2.9% by 2028. In other words, wage growth in Russia is outpacing productivity by nearly a factor of two. This gap poses risks for inflation and business performance: if companies have to pay employees significantly more without commensurate output gains, their costs rise and competitiveness can suffer. To maintain profitability, firms will need to either raise prices (further fueling inflation) ...

... sales and investment activity, signaling that the post-pandemic recovery is entering a more challenging phase. Chinese authorities have announced a series of targeted stimulus measures – from programs to boost domestic demand to tax incentives for businesses – but global investors are skeptical that these steps will be sufficient to achieve the targeted annual growth of around 5.5–6%. The softer trajectory of the Chinese economy is reflected across the region, particularly impacting resource and goods exporters from the APEC region. Additional pressure on sentiment in Asia comes from trade and political factors....

... on the stock exchange. At this stage, investors have the opportunity to acquire a stake in the company before it goes public, typically at a lower price. Pre-IPO placements attract experienced investors, as companies are already in advanced stages of growth: they have a functioning business model, a significant market share, and a solid financial history. In recent years, interest in pre-IPO investments has surged globally, with many tech companies and successful startups securing funding in the final stages of their development ...

... properties, emphasizing the importance of asset management and cash flow. It teaches that it’s not enough to simply acquire assets; maintaining liquidity and making wise investment choices are essential for long-term success. This mirrors real-life business decisions where balancing capital allocation between growth and operational expenses is crucial. 2. Risk Assessment and Diversification Not every property in Monopoly leads to success. Players quickly learn the importance of evaluating risks and recognizing that diversification helps mitigate potential ...