... will impact the stock market, what opportunities will arise for companies and investors, and what this means for the further development of the Russian stock market. New Changes in the IPO Procedure: Increasing Transparency and Considering Retail Investors’ Interests The Russian equity market continues to recover its potential following a series of economic and political upheavals, with enhancing the quality of the initial public offering (IPO) process being one of the key steps on this path. In response to market needs,...

... 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 market. In recent years, GDP growth has slowed, and inflation remains above the target level, forcing the Central Bank to maintain high key rates. Expensive ...

... development, and may enter the company's board of directors or supervisory board. The company invests the received funds in growth: scaling production, marketing, product development, expanding to new markets, or acquiring competitors. Furthermore, Russian investors often participate through collective instruments: closed-end mutual funds (PIFs) and venture funds specializing in late-stage investments. Such funds pool contributions from multiple investors and allocate them to pre-IPO transactions. For retail ...

... from October 28 to November 5, 2024, decreased to 8.39% (according to Rosstat), while the Ministry of Economic Development data for the same period shows a decline to 8.53%. Since the beginning of the year, inflation has reached 6.75%. The question for Russian investors is how this might affect investment strategies and what opportunities the current economic situation presents. Current Inflation Situation The inflation rate remains above the 4% target set by the Central Bank of Russia, signaling persistent ...

... investors will focus on the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index and the active rig count data from Baker Hughes. Speeches by Federal Reserve representatives may provide further guidance on future monetary policy. In the corporate sector, Investor Days are expected from leading Russian companies such as Inter RAO and Sberbank, along with extraordinary shareholder meetings of Severstal, Lukoil, and HeadHunter, where dividend payouts will be discussed. The article offers a detailed overview of these events, their potential market ...