... Companies? For Russian businesses, the operation of Mir cards in Iran represents not just a new method of conducting transactions but a secure and accessible payment solution for all participants in trade and economic relations, whether they are companies dealing with Iranian partners or tourism organizations. Mir cards will enable Russian citizens and companies to simplify financial operations in Iran, making business dealings in the region more transparent and predictable. Expansion of the Tourism Sector: ...

... lull in the Middle East," says Alexander Shepelev, a stock market expert at BCS World of Investments. "The recovery growth in demand has exhausted itself, coinciding with OPEC+'s plans for gradual production increases. Participants in the deal planned to increase quotas from October 2024, but the market started reacting to this news in advance. Additionally, signs of a slowdown in U.S. manufacturing affected the market: the PMI Manufacturing Index, which reflects the state of the manufacturing ...

... players is involved: Private Venture Funds. Classic VC funds (managing the capital of private investors, corporations, and pension funds) are foundational for startup financing. The U.S. has over 3,400 venture firms, which in 2023 engaged in over 13,600 deals totaling $170+ billion. Similarly, dozens of large VC funds focused on the tech sector have emerged in China and India. The maturity of the venture industry is directly correlated with the number of unicorns: where there are many professional investors,...

... in the AI sector saw a significant increase compared to the previous year. Major funding rounds are predominantly centered in the United States: for instance, in June, Meta invested $14.3 billion in Californian startup Scale AI, marking the largest deal of the quarter. Following this, a series of mega-rounds continued with AI companies across various fields, with several projects attracting investments of over $1 billion each. Notably, startup Thinking Machines Lab, led by Mira Murati, raised $2 ...

... In Russia, the "open subscription" method is also applicable: the company announces the offering price in advance, and investors submit bids to purchase at that price during a specified time. The choice of method depends on the size of the deal and the specifics of regulatory rules. Price determination. Based on demand analysis, underwriters, together with the company, set the final offering price. It is often set slightly below the last market price of the shares to ensure demand (especially ...