The US Treasury has temporarily cleared energy-related transactions with a number of Russian banks, including Sberbank, VTB and Rosbank. The decision, which is in effect until April 30, is intended to maintain the stability of international energy supplies. The founder of Open Oil Market sees this move as an important temporary tool for strengthening ...

Record rates, revoked licenses and reduced profits — the Russian banking sector is going through a period of significant changes. The Central Bank is tightening control, revoking licenses from banks, and leading players are increasing deposit rates to a record 24%. How will these measures affect the financial stability ...

Russian banks have begun to sharply reduce the issuance of credit cards, which has caused a wave of discussions among experts and consumers. In this article, we analyze the reasons for this trend: from high interest rates and Central Bank restrictions to changing ...

... Temporary Easing of Sanctions Will Affect Russian Energy, Banking, and Business Development: An Article by Sergey Tereshkin for "RBC Companies." The article analyzes the U.S. decision to temporarily ease sanctions on transactions involving Russian banks related to the energy sector. This includes lifting restrictions on major financial institutions like Sberbank and VTB, allowing continued transactions in the oil and gas sector. Such a move could help avoid disruptions in global energy markets ...

... could attract international investors back to the Russian equity and bond markets, positively impacting market capitalization and increasing the availability of long-term capital for Russian companies. This would also strengthen the position of leading Russian banks and state-owned enterprises on the global stage. Expanded Opportunities for Russian Companies A relaxation of sanctions would allow Russian companies greater access to foreign capital markets, enabling them to attract additional funding and pursue ...