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05.07.2022 18:55 / TASS
The State Duma adopted a law on tax support measures for citizens and businesses
The State Duma adopted in the third, final reading a law on a set of measures for tax support of citizens and businesses in the face of sanctions pressure. The document was initiated by the government of the Russian Federation.
05.07.2022 18:51 / TASS
The State Duma adopted a law on the merger of the PFR and the FSS
The State Duma at a plenary session on Tuesday adopted in the third reading a bill on the creation of a unified Pension and Social Insurance Fund (Social Fund of Russia), as well as a package of related initiatives, including amendments to the Tax and Budget Codes of the Russian Federation.
05.07.2022 18:41 / TASS
Duma passes IPO/SPO bill in second reading
The State Duma adopted in the second reading a bill aimed at developing the institution of public placement of securities on the Russian financial market. The document, which amends the law "On combating the misuse of insider information and market manipulation," was initiated by a group of deputies and senators headed by Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the State Duma committee on the financial market.
17.05.2022 16:18 / TASS
Central Bank to launch cybersecurity education course
The Bank of Russia will launch an educational course on cybersecurity in the 2023-2024 academic year at the Higher School of Economics (NRU HSE), announced Head of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation Elvira Nabiullina, speaking at Junior Pay Tech Forum 2022.
19.04.2022 16:49 / The Bank of Russia
Russian issuers to close foreign depositary receipt programmes
A ban on issuing and trading in foreign depositary receipts for Russian issuers’ shares will come into effect on 27 April 2022.
15.04.2022 16:36 / TASS
The Central Bank of Russia rolls out new support measures for the financial sector
The Central Bank has prepared a new series of measures to support the Russian financial sector, the regulator said in a release. The CB allowed banks until the end of the year to postpone the formation of reserves for possible losses in respect of assets that have been blocked abroad.
13.04.2022 17:45 / TASS
Central Bank wants more scope for the financial ombudsman
The Bank of Russia is in favor of expanding the activity of the Financial Ombudsman to include retail investors, said Mikhail Mamuta, head of Consumer Protection at the Bank of Russia, speaking at the "Alternative ways of resolving disputes in the financial services market" round table.
29.03.2022 15:28 / kremlin.ru
Presidential Adviser and Special Presidential Representative on Climate Issues Ruslan Edelgeriyev had a meeting with Plenipotentiary Envoy of the Republic of Armenia on Debt-for-Climate Swaps Erik Grigoryan.
23.03.2022 13:08 / The Bank of Russia
The Bank of Russia has set a moratorium, to be effective until 1 January 2023, on the delisting of shares of foreign issuers, as well as depository receipts certifying the rights in respect of such shares admitted to organised trading by the decision of the Russian exchange pursuant to Clause 4 of Article 51.1 of Federal Law No. 39-FZ, dated 22 April 1996, ‘On the Securities Market’ in the event of the delisting of these securities on a foreign exchange.
22.03.2022 14:30 / TASS
State Duma adopts package of anti-crisis tax code amendments
The State Duma passed in the third reading a package of amendments to the Tax Code to adapt the Russian economy to sanctions. It includes support measures for both companies and citizens.
18.03.2022 14:12 / TASS
Exchange trading exempt from Central Bank approval
The temporary ban on certain operations without the permission of the Bank of Russia does not apply to exchange trading, the regulator stated on Telegram.
11.03.2022 23:04 / TASS
Duma passes emergency financial market and corporate relations regime bill
The State Duma immediately passed in the second and third readings a bill to introduce an emergency financial market and corporate relations regime until December 31, 2022. The document, drafted by the government of the Russian Federation, is part of the package of anti-crisis measures to support the heavily sanctioned economy.
03.03.2022 18:11 / TASS
30% currency purchase commission does not apply to closing margin positions, says Central Bank
The introduction of a 30% commission for the purchase of foreign currency on the stock exchange does not apply to transactions for closing leverage (margin positions) in foreign currency, says the Central Bank of Russia.
02.03.2022 18:34 / TASS
Bank of Russia’s measures to support households and creditors
To support households and ensure resilience of creditors amid the restrictions imposed by Western countries, the Bank of Russia implements the following additional measures. 1. The regulator cancelled the macroprudential risk-weight add-ons for the following loans issued on and after 1 March 2022: Unsecured consumer loans in rubles (except those with the EIR above 35% and facilities with the EIR ranging from 20% to 35% and DSTI above 80%); Mortgage loans in rubles (except those with LTV above 90%); Loans granted to individuals in rubles for financing under equity construction agreements. 2. The Bank of Russia cut the macroprudential risk-weight add-ons for unsecured consumer loans in rubles issued on and after 1 March 2022 with DSTI above 80% and the EIR ranging from 20% to 35%. 3. The regulator postponed the introduction of macroprudential limits for unsecured consumer loans until 1 January 2023. 4. The Bank of Russia recommends credit institutions, microfinance organisations, consumer credit cooperatives, agricultural consumer credit cooperatives, and housing savings cooperatives to suspend until 31 December 2022 the procedures for forced eviction of debtors (former owners and their cohabitants) from residential properties which creditors have previously foreclosed on.
02.03.2022 18:01 / TASS
Russian Central Bank eases reserve requirements for banks
The Bank of Russia decided to reduce the required reserve ratios for banks from March 3, 2022. The implementation of this measure will lead to a decrease in the total amount of required reserves of credit institutions by about 2.7 trillion rubles.
25.02.2022 18:24 / The Bank of Russia
Cards of all payment systems continue to operate as normal in Russia
All bank payment cards issued by all banks operate and will operate all over Russia to facilitate payments for goods and services, money transfers and transactions in ATMs without limitations.
21.02.2022 19:15 / The Bank of Russia
This information contains the most significant components of financial investment and borrowings of households broken down by financial instrument, and it will be supplemented as data on other financial instruments are compiled.
15.02.2022 19:13 / The Bank of Russia
Almost 2,700 illegal companies and financial pyramids identified by Bank of Russia in 2021
These include 871 pyramid schemes (vs 222 in 2020), 860 illegal professional securities market participants (vs 395 in 2020) and 948 companies bearing the signs of ‘black creditors’ (vs 821 in 2020).
15.02.2022 19:12 / The Bank of Russia
Bank of Russia sums up results of first three months of non-qualified investors’ testing
Almost 67% of investors tested before dealing with complex financial instruments succeeded in answering all questions. Moreover, 42.5% passed the test at first attempt, whereas others needed four and more attempts (7.8%). A significant part of those who could not pass the test at first or repeated attempts changed their minds about making transactions.
15.02.2022 19:07 / The Bank of Russia
Digital ruble: start of testing
The Bank of Russia and market participants launched the testing of the digital ruble platform and successfully completed the first digital ruble transfers between individuals.
15.02.2022 19:06 / The Bank of Russia
As of 1 January 2022, the share of foreign capital in the aggregate authorised capital of credit institutions holding a banking licence totalled 10.73% (vs 10.96% as of 1 January 2021); in the aggregate capital of insurance companies, it came in at 10.01% (vs 10.40% as of 1 January 2021). The Bank of Russia calculates and discloses this indicator on an annual basis in compliance with law.
07.02.2022 19:04 / The Bank of Russia
Citizens to report financial institutions’ shadow controlling entities to Bank of Russia
The Bank of Russia’s service will help identify entities actually controlling financial institutions’ operations, but not specified as their owners or controlling entities on the websites of the Bank of Russia or such institutions.
03.02.2022 18:47 / The Bank of Russia
Digital financial assets: first company put on register
The Bank of Russia has put the first company LLC Atomyze on the register of the operators of information systems where digital financial assets (DFAs) are issued. The regulator has recognised the rules of the company’s information system and the technical solution of the platform as compliant with effective laws.
13.10.2020 17:35 / The Bank of Russia
Bank of Russia announces public discussions on digital ruble
In response to the evolving needs of households and businesses, the Bank of Russia is assessing the possibilities and prospects of introducing a digital ruble. This work will be conducted in close cooperation with the public. In order to encourage an extensive discussion of this issue, the Bank of Russia has published a consultation paper (In Russian; the English version will be released later).
17.08.2020 18:33 / The Bank of Russia
Financial institutions should migrate from LIBOR to alternative benchmarks
In its Information Letter, the Bank of Russia recommends that financial market participants migrate from LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) to other risk-free rates.
23.06.2020 14:15 / The Bank of Russia
Svetlana Zolotareva to head Financial Market Strategy at CBR
Svetlana Zolotareva has been appointed Director of the Financial Market Strategy Department. This appointment will be effective from 29 June.
10.03.2020 16:16 / The Bank of Russia
Scope of specialised depositories’ activity may be expanded: Bank of Russia’s consultation paper
The Bank of Russia proposes that market participants consider the possibility of expanding the scope of specialised depositories’ activity and modifying this institute. These initiatives are aimed at reducing market participants’ and investors’ costs, increasing competition, and improving the quality of services rendered by specialised depositories.
10.03.2020 15:45 / The Bank of Russia
Number of investors in equity market doubles in 2019
In 2019, the number of brokerage and trust management (TM) clients doubled, to total 4.3 million and 341 thousand persons, respectively. The significant inflow of investors was associated with a rise in the equity market and a decrease in deposit interest rates, according to the Review of Key Indicators of Professional Securities Market Participants. Banks’ policy was also an important contributor to the expansion of the client base: banks attracted nearly one-half of the 2 million new retail clients receiving brokerage services by offering them conventional and structured bonds as an alternative to deposits.
16.01.2020 16:52 / The Bank of Russia
Bank of Russia Commission receives 555 applications for business reputation recovery
The Commission reviewing complaints about the Bank of Russia’s decisions on non-compliance with qualification or business reputation requirements received 555 applications over the period of its operation, according to the data as of 1 January 2020. The Complaint Review Commission started its work on 28 January 2018. It reviews complaints from officials and major shareholders (stakeholders) of credit and non-bank financial institutions about recognising them incompliant with the applicable requirements.
29.11.2019 19:40 / The Bank of Russia
Russian joint-stock companies implement over 75% of corporate governance principles
Russian exchange-traded public joint-stock companies (PJSC) demonstrate a stable trend towards the improvement of their corporate governance: in 2018, they increased the number of implemented Corporate Governance Code principles and improved the quality of reasoning behind incompliance. These results are contained in the annual Review of Corporate Governance in Russian Public Companies published on the Bank of Russia’s website.
25.10.2019 16:12 / The Bank of Russia
Self-regulation in financial market: current state and prospects
The Bank of Russia has analysed the results of the work undertaken by self-regulatory organisations (SROs) of non-bank financial institutions and invites professionals and experts to discuss the prospects of self-regulation in the financial market.
14.10.2019 18:11 / The Bank of Russia
Bank of Russia to reduce regulatory burden on banks
As part of its efforts to reduce the regulatory burden on market participants, the Bank of Russia is looking into the abolition and simplification of certain regulatory requirements.
14.10.2019 18:09 / The Bank of Russia
Russia to roll out national green finance standards
Russia is on course to receive national rules and standards for green financial instrument verification. This follows from the Concept of Building a Methodological Framework in Russia to Advance Green Financial Instruments and the Responsible Financing Projects, drafted by the Expert Council for the Long-term Investment Market attached to the Bank of Russia.
16.09.2019 18:59 / The Bank of Russia
Bank of Russia outlines information security priorities
The Bank of Russia Board of Directors has approved the Guidelines for the Advancement of Information Security in the Financial Sector for 2019–2021. The document is intended to specify the regulator’s objectives as regards the efforts to ensure financial market stability and improvements in its information security. The Bank of Russia’s Information Security Department acts as the relevant competence centre.
11.09.2019 19:09 / The Bank of Russia
Optimising regulatory burden: joint efforts of Bank of Russia and financial market participants
The Bank of Russia has suggested that the professional community analyse the effective regulatory framework of the financial market in order to reveal outdated and excessive regulations.
08.04.2019 16:18 / The Bank of Russia
Roadmap for implementation of guidelines for development of financial market in 2019–2021 published
The Bank of Russia has obtained approval from the Government of the Russian Federation of a roadmap outlining the implementation of the Guidelines for the Development of the Financial Market over the next three years. The document was adopted by the Board of Directors in February 2019.
28.03.2019 18:24 / TASS
Bank of Russia develops requirements for basic standards for SRO investment advisers
The Bank of Russia has outlined a list of mandatory basic standards and requirements pertaining to their content, which should now be developed by financial market self-regulatory organisations (SROs) that work with investment advisers. The draft ordinance is posted on the Bank of Russia website for expert discussion.
06.02.2019 17:30 / The Bank of Russia
Securities market: Bank of Russia lays groundwork to bring switch to proportionate regulation closer
The Bank of Russia has released an ordinance which sets forth indicators enabling conditional classification of professional securities market participants as small, middle-sized and major ones. The passing of this regulatory act marks the first step in the implementation of the regulator-approved concept and roadmap for proportionate regulation and supervision of non-bank financial institutions.
10.01.2019 17:52 / The Bank of Russia
FX dealers to operate under a basic consumer protection standard
FX dealers will be obliged to disclose to the fullest extent possible information about their operations and risks related to their services. These and other requirements are listed in the basic standard for financial consumer protection as regards FX dealers, which was elaborated by the Association of Forex Dealers and approved by the Bank of Russia.
10.01.2019 16:22 / The Bank of Russia
FX dealers to operate under a basic consumer protection standard
FX dealers will be obliged to disclose to the fullest extent possible information about their operations and risks related to their services. These and other requirements are listed in the basic standard for financial consumer protection as regards FX dealers, which was elaborated by the Association of Forex Dealers and approved by the Bank of Russia.
04.01.2019 18:14 / The Bank of Russia
Microfinancing: new caps for marginal debt value and daily interest rate
On 28 January 2019, amendments will be effected to the current legislation that will set forth a new uniform limit for the marginal debt of a borrower under a consumer loan agreement for the period up to 1 year totalling 2.5 times of the sum of a respective loan. Once this amount is reached, the law prohibits further accrual of interest, as well as penalties (fines), other payments and the application of other measures.
27.12.2018 18:40 / The Bank of Russia
Improving regulation: new initiatives of financial market participants
The regulator selected 14 new initiatives suggested by financial market participants for implementation in 2019 at the strategic session held at the Bank of Russia. The proposals in question are central to improving the regulation of supervised institutions. They apply to insurance market players and professional securities market participants, and concern payment system operations, issuance and listing, corporate governance, fintech and information security.
04.12.2018 17:33 / The Bank of Russia
Russian public companies step up action to implement Corporate Governance Code principles
In 2017, the extent to which Corporate Governance Code principles are operationally implemented (understood as implemented at 75%) by national public companies grew 26 pp from 2015, the year the study commenced. Also, the period saw a more than threefold reduction in the number of entities with less than 50% compliance with the Code principles. These are the findings of the Bank of Russia's Review of Corporate Governance Practices at Russian Public Companies.
30.11.2018 16:35 / The Bank of Russia
Sales of non-bank financial institutions’ products to follow universal scenario requirements
The Bank of Russia recommends that the sale of financial products and instruments by all financial institutions be based on consumer interaction scenarios (scripts) that meet best practices for consumer rights and interests protection. Such standard scripts for the sale of non-bank financial institutions’ (NFIs) products will fall within the remit of self-regulatory organisations (SROs). This is highlighted in the regulator's information letter signed by Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina, addressed to all financial institutions.
02.11.2018 17:06 / The Bank of Russia
Several limitations on investing non-governmental pension fund (NPF) holdings could be gradually lifted once the results of NPF stress tests are available. There are also plans to extend the list of pension fund investment options. These are the outcomes of the public discussion of the Concept of Proportional Regulation and Risk-based Supervision of Collective Investment Market Participants.
17.07.2018 07:31 / The Bank of Russia
Plans on Proportional Regulation and Risk Based Supervision in Non-Banks
The Bank of Russia has drafted and posted for debate the outlines of Proportional Regulation and Risk Based Supervision implementation in non-banks, and details of current regulation approaches.
06.06.2018 17:31 / The Bank of Russia
CBR Unveils Policy Guidelines for Development
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) unveiled its new ‘Guidelines for Development of Russia’s Financial Market and Action Plan’.
24.10.2017 17:59 / TASS
Putin orders government to devise cryptocurrency regulations
Russian president Vladimir Putin has ordered his government to devise a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, the clearest sign yet that the Kremlin intends not to ban them.
08.06.2017 19:27 / TASS
Central Bank to Develop Cryptocurrency Regulation
Russia is making its own blockchain currency. According to the Russian News Agency, the chairwoman of the Russian Central Bank announced regulators now agree national cryptocurrencies are the future.
24.03.2017 17:15 / MIFC
10th Russian-British MIFC Joint Liaison Group meeting
Alexander Voloshin, Head of MIFC Taskforce, Miles Celic, Chief Executive of TheCityUK and Nikolay Kosov, Chairman of the Board, IIB signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the 10th Russian-British MIFC Joint Liaison Group meeting today.
07.10.2016 11:41 / MIFC
Alexander Voloshin Comments on Government Decree 2085 of 5 October 2016
On 5 October 27, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed Government Decree 2085, voiding Decree 1012 of 19 June 2013 (“Approval of Moscow IFC Roadmap”). Head of the Moscow International Financial Centre Taskforce Alexander Voloshin comments.
17.08.2016 16:27 / NAUFOR
NAUFOR Deems Bank of Russia Investor Rights Protection Excessive
The National Association of Securities Market Participants sent a letter to the Central Bank with comments on the Bank of Russia report "Improving the protection of investors in the financial market regulation by introducing categories of investors and determine their investment profile."
28.07.2016 14:09 / TASS
Bank of Russia to Make Stress Tests Mandatory for NPFs
The Bank of Russia will make stress tests mandatory for non-state pension funds (NPFs) to measure accepted risks, says a newly published directive of 4 July 2016.
26.07.2016 15:18 / The Bank of Russia
Microfinance companies can now apply to the Bank of Russia for licenses, according to the newly enacted Regulation 3984. To protect investor rights, the capital minimum is set at RUB 70M, so that only major and stable companies may apply.
20.07.2016 15:46 / The Bank of Russia
Russia's Love for Mobile Banking Grows
The Bank of Russia has conducted a second annual financial inclusion survey, comparing 2015 ratios versus 2014. The regulator website states that Russia shows growth in the number of POS credit card terminals (up 15.7%), private (up 5.2%) and corporate (non-bank) accounts (up 1.1%).
20.07.2016 15:43 / slon.ru
Central Bank Publishes Financial Glossary
The Bank of Russia has published online a Russian-English-French glossary of 1.8 thousand-plus finance and banking terms.
30.06.2016 17:03 / The Bank of Russia
The Bank of Russia Consultation Report posted on the regulator’s website for the discussion with market participants covers new approaches to classification of financial market investors, to conclusion of their transactions and determination of investment profile and strategy. The document points out that current criteria of subdividing investors into qualified and non-qualified ignores a number of factors, first and foremost, the level of financial literacy of the population and its actual understanding of how various financial instruments operate, as well as capabilities to bear risks arising from investments in complicated financial instruments.
27.05.2016 13:53 / Kommersant
Russia May Launch Own Cryptocurrency
Russia plans to introduce a national cryptocurrency.Its issue will be regulated, issuers licensed, standard exchange rules will apply, and payment anonymity will be kept to a minimum. This will mitigate the risks of cryptocurrency used in shadow schemes, protect consumer rights, and is likely to cut transaction costs, at the same time, however, blocking access to state-of-the-art international technologies.
20.04.2016 16:46 / CB/MIFC
Regulator and the Market Debate New Approach
The Bank of Russia held the initial meeting on the future of proportional regulation of the securities market. Securities and Commodoties Market Department invited brokers, dealers, asset managers, depositaries and SROs to take part in the debate.
11.04.2016 13:13 / RBC
Moscow Gains 11 positions in IFC Rating
Moscow has improved its standing in global financial center ratings by Z/Yen Group, gaining 11 positions vs last year. The Top 10 is domiated by North America and East Asia.
02.03.2016 16:02 / TASS
Russians Deposit RUB 7bln in Individual Investment Accounts
In 2015, private individuals deposited some RUB 7bln in Individual Investment Accounts (IIAs), with 55 thousand new clients applying for IIA opening through licensed participants and asset management companies, reports National Stock Market Participants Association (NAUFOR).
26.02.2016 18:20 / CB/MIFC
Under Article 45.3 of the Federal Law ‘On the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (Bank of Russia)’ the Bank of Russia sent to the Russian President and to the Government of Russian Federation the draft 'Guidelines for the Development of the Russian Financial Market in 2016–2018'. The Bank of Russia Board of Directors approved the document on 19 February 2016.
11.02.2016 15:32 / TASS
E-Communication with Central Bank Launches in May
Insurance companies, NPFs, asset management companies and licensed participants will switch to e-communication with the Bank of Russia starting May 10, Head of Non-Bank Reporting Department at the Central Bank Olga Goncharova told the press.
17.12.2015 12:00 / TASS
CB Signs MOU with Bank of China
Bank of Russia CEO Elvira Nabiullina and Chairman of the People’s Bank of China Zhou Xiaochuan signed an MOU in Bejing, promoting mutual cooperation, says CB press release.
11.12.2015 12:00 / TASS
AKRA Registered and In Business
Russia’s national rating agency AKRA has registered as a legal entity and commenced operation, announces a press release.
04.12.2015 12:00 / TASS
Duma Passes Repositary Amendments in 1st Reading
Today the State Duma passed in the first reading Minfin amendments to the Securities Market Act, granting repositories a separate market infrastructure status.
03.12.2015 12:00 / TASS
Tax Benefits to Give Corporate Bonds an Edge Over Deposits
Making Russian corporate bonds coupon exempt from tax will make people prefer bonds over bank deposits, says National Stock Market Participants Association CEO Alexey Timofeev.
20.11.2015 12:00 / TASS
AKRA's First Ratings Due in Q2-Q3 2016
Russia’s national rating agency AKRA will assign first ratings in Q2-Q3 2016, General Director Ekaterina Trofimova told the press
17.11.2015 12:00 / MIFC
China, Russia ink cooperation memorandum on insurance regulation
China and Russia inked a memorandum to further cooperation on insurance regulations, according to a statement released by the country's top insurance watchdog on Monday.
06.11.2015 12:00 / TASS
Russia plans to issue treasury bonds in yuan next year
Russia plans to issue treasury bonds in yuan next year, Russian officials said on Friday, in a move that signals Russia's desire to attract Chinese investors into its financial markets. The so-called OFZs, or federal loan bonds, are the main Russian treasury bonds used to finance government borrowing on the domestic market. The planned issue in yuan would be the first such bonds denominated in a foreign currency.
02.11.2015 12:00 / The Bank of Russia
Bank of Russia Publishes Requirements for Forex Dealer Standards
On 1 October 2015, amendments to the Securities Market Act were enacted. From now on, in order to become forex traders, companies must be licensed as forex dealers, then join an SRO and comply with its standards. Requirements for forex dealer standards are listed in the Bank of Russia Instruction 3797, published on 26 October.
23.10.2015 12:00 / TASS
Minfin Backs Limit on Disclosure for Minority Shareholders
The Ministry of Finance supports the idea to curb minority shareholders’ right to request additional information from issuers, Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev told the press today.
11.10.2015 12:00 / Vedomosti
Equal Rights for Central Counterparties
The Central Bank has initiated amendments to the Clearing Act. A Central Counterparty acts as middleman in stock exchange transactions and accepts risks in case of counterparty default. There are three CCs in Russia: National Clearing Center (NCC, part of MOEX Group), MFB Clearing Center (St Petersburg Exchange, part of RTS Group) and Clearing Depositary Company (clears for the St Petersburg International Commodities Exchange).
07.10.2015 12:00 / Interfax
CB Expects Rouble Bond Market Growth
Central Bank’s First Deputy Chairman Sergey Shvetsov expects growth in Rouble bond market activity.
11.09.2015 12:00 / TASS
Russia’s New Rating Agency to Start in mid-2016
The Russian rating agency is expected to start work in the fourth quarter of 2015, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) said, adding that its initial capital would be at about $52 million (3 bilion rubles).“… credit rating agencies are one of the most important elements of the financial market infrastructure. Their activities must be stable to various factors, including geopolitical risks,” the CBR said in a statement Friday.
08.09.2015 12:00 / Vedomosti
Top 10 Brokers to Launch Remote Account Opening
Russian brokers may launch remote account opening in the coming weeks. The Ministry of Communications is due to grant brokers access to the Unified ID and Authentication System (ESIA), says National Stock Market Participants Association (NAUFOR) Chairman Alexey Timofeev.
01.09.2015 12:00 / TASS
Central Bank to Toughen Capital Quality Requirements in January 2016
The Bank of Russia plans to introduce tougher capital quality requirements for banks on 1 January 2016, as part of the transition to Basel III. This measure will effectively remove the so-called ‘fictitious capital’ from the calculation base, according to the draft regulation.
22.07.2015 12:00 / TASS
80 Russian Issuers Use E-proxy Voting
In May-June 2015, during the period when shareholder meetings are conducted in Russia, issuers were able to utilize electronic technologies and ISO standards to inform shareholders and vote at meetings, says National Settlement Depositary.
14.07.2015 12:00 / TASS
Президент России Владимир Путин подписал закон "О саморегулируемых организациях в сфере финансовых рынков". Документ опубликован сегодня на официальном портале правовой информации. Закон направлен на развитие института СРО в сфере финансового рынка, за исключением банковского сектора. Документ, разработанный с участием экспертов Банка России и Минфина и внесенный группой депутатов, предусматривает создание СРО для 16 видов финансовой деятельности.
08.07.2015 12:00 / TASS
SRO Act Approved by Federation Council
The Federation Council has approved the Financial Market SRO Act. The law is aimed at developing non-banking financial market SROs. Drafted by the Bank of Russia and the Ministry of Finance, it provides SROs for 16 financial businesses, with mandatory participation. Each market segment will have a maximum of two SROs, and each entity may become member of only one SRO.
01.07.2015 12:00 / TASS
SRO Bill Becomes Law, Passes Second Reading
The State Duma has passed the Financial Market SRO bill in the second reading. The bill, drafted by the Bank of Russia and the Ministry of Finance, provides SROs for 16 financial businesses, with mandatory participation. Each market segment will have a maximum of two SROs, and each entity may become member of only one SRO.
30.06.2015 12:00 / TASS
The State Duma has passed the Rating Agency Act in the second and third readings. The document sets forth basic notions of the rating business and conditions of its implementation, and determines the procedure for accreditation of rating agencies.
04.06.2015 12:00 / TASS
National Clearing Center to Apply for Recognition in Europe
In July, National Clearing Center (NCC) will apply to the European Securities and Markets Authority for recognition in Europe, said Bank of Russia’s Director of Financial Markets Development Elena Chaikovskaya.
26.05.2015 12:00 / RBC
NPFs Will Reimburse Client Losses, Says CB
The Bank of Russia plans to introduce oversight mechanisms to monitor the effectiveness of NPF investments, announced Collective Investment and Trust Management Department Director at the Bank of Russia Philip Gabunia, speaking at the Future of the Pension Market Roundtable on Tuesday.
21.05.2015 12:00 / Vedomosti
CB to Impose Total Reporting on Forex Dealers
In October, the Central Bank will impose on Forex dealers a mandatory requirement to keep records of the entire progress for all trades and report it to the regulator, according to a new Bank of Russia draft regulation as quoted by Vedomosti and Kommersant.
30.04.2015 12:00 / TASS
Bank of Russia to Keep Lowering Key Rate as Inflation Slows
Today the Bank of Russia Board of Directors passed a decision to lower the key interest rate as of 5 May from 14% to 12.5% p.a., citing decreased inflation risks and remaining risks of significant economy cool-off. As inflation risks keep waning, the Bank of Russia will continue to the key interest rate, says the Central Bank press release.
06.04.2015 12:00 / Vedomosti
The Central Bank is ready to accept traders’ risks in complex situations to keep Moscow Exchange from raising the bar on collateral requirements, said Central Bank’s First Deputy Chairman Sergey Shvetsov. This option is part of a new Duma bill, he says.
16.03.2015 12:00 / Vedomosti
Bank Sector Loses Part of Pension Money
In July, the Central Bank will introduce a 40% limit on pension savings investment in the banking sector by non-state pension funds, said Collective Investment Department Director Philip Gabunia. This is the overall limit for all banking instruments – deposits and accounts, bank shares and bonds. Today, non-state pension funds can invest up to 80% savings in bank deposits alone.
11.03.2015 00:02 / RBC
Russia to Join SWIFT Board of Directors
SWIFT will offer a seat on the Board of Directors to Russia. The threatened ban has not affected this decision: the seat became available due to Russia’s increased SWIFT payment traffic.
19.02.2015 13:31 / Interfax
NAUFOR Approves Basic Standards for Licensed Securities Market Participants
The National Stock Market Participants Association (NAUFOR) Board of Directors has given its approval to the final version of Basic Standards for Licensed Securities Market Participants, says the Association release.
18.02.2015 12:00 / vedomosti.ru
Central Bank’s New Approach to Bank Oversight
Vedomosti has a copy of Central Bank’s letter to local branches, detailing the procedure of bank oversight, including problem assets. Two CB sources confirmed receipt of the letter in January.
13.02.2015 12:00 / Interfax
ISDA Recognizes Close-Out Netting in Russia, OTC Derivatives Trading Becomes Less Risky
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) recognizes close-out netting under Russian law for cross-border OTC derivative trading, NAUFOR reported on Friday.
12.02.2015 17:42 / MIFC
According to the Central Bank release, on 11 February, IOSCO Decision Making Group approved the Bank of Russia’s application to sign the IOSCO Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMоU).
12.02.2015 12:00 / Interfax
Major Issuers Support Gradual Switch to E-Communication with Shareholders
Issuers with a large amount of minority shareholders support gradual switch to e-communications, while major foreign investors welcome the opening of new issuer interaction channels through the settlement system.
11.02.2015 17:01 / Interfax
IOSCO to Sign with Russia, Expediting CB Investigations
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has agreed to sign a Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMOU) with Russia.
11.02.2015 12:00 / MIFC
"New Technologies for Easier Access to Financial Services" Survey Presented
The MIFC Taskforce presented ‘New Technologies for Easier Access to Financial Services’ survey, commissioned by the Bank of Russia. The event was attended by market participants, SROs, experts and Bank of Russia representatives.
27.01.2015 12:00 / vedomosti.ru
Visa Follows MasterCard in Joining NPCS
Visa and National Payment Card System (NPCS) have distributed an announcement to market participants, stating that Visa has partnered with NPCS in domestic Russian transaction processing, two bankers told Vedomosti. The announcement has been circulated, confirm Central Bank, NPCS and Visa sources.
22.01.2015 12:00 / MIFC
Central Bank Posts IFRS Transfer Plan for Non-Banks
Non-banks IFRS accounting and reporting transfer plan has been posted on The Bank of Russia’s official website. The Bank of Russia states that the universal chart of accounts for non-banks is based on the standard bank chart of accounts with adjustments according to sector specifics.
20.01.2015 12:00 / TASS
Duma Passes Financial Market SRO Bill in the First Reading
Today the State Duma passed in the first reading the Financial Markets Self-Regulatory Organizations Bill.
16.12.2014 18:33 / MIFC
Central Bank’s First Deputy Chairman Reviews Financial Market Reform
Central Bank’s First Deputy Chairman Sergey Shvetsov spoke at a MIFC Taskforce Financial Market Reform briefing on 16 December. The event was attended by megaregulator officials, financial market participants and leading business media.
10.12.2014 12:05 / Interfax
Central Bank Proposes Risk Management Based Investment Opportunities for NPFs
The Central Bank proposes to diversify investment opportunities for non-state pension funds (NPFs) based on their risk management systems, First Deputy Chairman Sergey Shvetsov told Moscow REPO Form on Wednesday.
28.11.2014 18:25 / Interfax
Central Bank Insurance Monitors to Keep Files on Companies
The Bank of Russia has drafted a regulation on Insurance Monitors, a market source told Interfax. “The draft is currently under insurance market review (until 5 December)”, he said.
28.11.2014 15:15 / Financial One
St Petersburg Exchange Launches S&P 500 Share Trading
On Friday, November 28, trading in foreign securities was launched on the Saint Petersburg Exchange, the trading floor said in a press release. 50 most liquid stocks of leading issuers from all sectors of the global economy from the S&P 500 are available for trading, including Apple, Facebook, General Electric, Johnson & Johnson. On 15 December, Russians will gain access to the shares of the most successful IT company of the year – China’s online giant Alibaba.
27.11.2014 11:09 / MIFC
Russia Needs Own Rating Agencies, says Head of Central Bank
Russia must establish its own independent rating agencies industry, said Chair of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina in her speech at the Federal Council on 26 November.
19.11.2014 16:58 / Interfax
Central Bank to Lift 70% Limit on Foreign Assets for Open-end Share Investment Funds
Central Bank is due to lift the 70% limit on foreign assets value for Open-end Share Investment Funds, according to Bank of Russia draft directive, posted on the CB website.
14.11.2014 19:02 / TASS
Financial Markets SRO Bill Introduced to Duma
The Financial Markets SRO bill has been introduced to the State Duma today.
11.11.2014 00:00 / Kommersant
It is becoming apparent that the Russian economy will remain under the pressure of Western sanctions for a long time. CEO at Number One Cargo Company (PGK) Alexander Voloshin tells Kommersant how the business will survive, whether the Moscow International Financial Center project will proceed as planned, and how Russian state regulation is different from the US.
31.10.2014 00:00 / Kommersant
Ministry for Economic Development Slams SROs
The Ministry for Economic Development questions the effectiveness of self-regulation. Problems have been identified and listed in a Report on SRO Activity to the President. The lowest point is SROs not being financially motivated to keep participants under tight scrutiny. Return to state regulation in a number of industries, including audit, is likely to put increased pressure on business, warn experts.
23.10.2014 14:48 / Interfax
National Stock Market Participants Association (NAUFOR) is drafting an audit procedure for self-regulating organization (SRO) members who wish to apply for lower capital requirements, NAUFOR CEO Alexey Timofeev told the Russian Stock Market Conference in Ekaterinburg on Thursday.
21.10.2014 13:01 / Interfax
Minfin Postpones Critical Infrastructure Regulation
The Russian Ministry of Finance will not escalate the passing of ‘critical infrastructure operators’ regulation bill, Deputy Minister Alexey Moiseev told the press Tuesday.
15.10.2014 13:09 / Interfax
On Wednesday, the Federation Council signed off an Act aimed at postponing guarantee payments for international payment systems until 2Q 2015.
26.09.2014 13:02 / Interfax
Central Bank Assigns NSD and NCC Critical Financial Market Infrastructure Status
The Central Bank of Russia has assigned critical financial market infrastructure status to National Settlement Depositary and National Clearing Center, says the regulator’s online press release.
22.09.2014 14:36 / Interfax
Minfin to Make Material Infrastructure Operators Register Russian Companies
The Ministry of Finance plans to make ‘material infrastructure operators’, such as SWIFT, register a Russian company, Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev told the press.
02.09.2014 00:48 / Rossiiskaya gazeta
Well Done: Market Praises Megaregulator
The MIFC Taskforce summarized the results of the financial market megaregulator’s inaugural year. Last week’s roundtable discussion at the Moscow Exchange brought together the Central Bank and the financial market participants to a shared conclusion: this was a good year. The other takeaway is: most risks failed to materialize. Head of the MIFC Taskforce Alexander Voloshin called the megaregulator one of the most vital and successful state management reforms in recent years.
27.08.2014 19:09 / MIFC
‘Financial Market Megaregulator: First Year Results’ Roundtable
On 27 August, Moscow Exchange hosted a ‘Financial Market Megaregulator: First Year Results’ Roundtable by MIFC Taskforce. Speakers included Head of MIFC Taskforce Alexander Voloshin, First Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Russia Sergey Shvetsov, Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev, Deputy CEO at Sberbank Bella Zlatkis, NAUFOR Chairman of the Board Alexey Timofeev, NAPF Chairman Konstantin Ugryumov, First Deputy CEO at Alyans Insurance Dmitry Popov, representatives of market participants, SROs and Moscow Exchange.
27.08.2014 18:21 / slon.ru
Central Bank: “Government nailed Russian investor’s hand”
The Central Bank is preparing to retaliate against Western financial sanctions. “We need to adjust our tactics in dealing with Western partners”, CB First Deputy Chairman Sergey Shvetsov told the press today at the roundtable celebrating the megaregulator’s first year. Laws regulating the financial market will be amended. This particularly concerns the National Payment System Act (this Act was already toughened in May 2014, amendments in force since 1 July).
27.08.2014 12:38 / Interfax
CB/Minfin Draft Russian SWIFT Bill
The Central Bank and Minfin have drafted Russia’s own SWIFT bill, Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev told the press Wednesday.
25.08.2014 15:43 / vedomosti.ru
Ministry for Economic Development Proposes Extended Rights for Boards of Directors
The Ministry for Economic Development has published a draft law granting Board of Directors members access to controlled company information. The draft has been commissioned by Prime Minister Medvedev following his meeting with the Government expert board.
08.08.2014 19:33 / Interfax
Central Bank Registers NAUFOR Risk Notification Standards for Foreign Securities
The Central Bank of Russia has registered the National Stock Market Participants Association (NAUFOR) standards of risk notifications for foreign securities trading, including foreign securities derivatives and indexes, according to the CB press release.
30.07.2014 18:22 / MIFC
Russian Trading Floors Allowed to Deal in Foreign Securities Without Issuer Agreement
President Putin has signed Act 218, amending the Federal Securities Market Act 39 of 22 April 1996. New regulations for foreign securities exchange trading in Russia will be enacted 10 days after official publication.
30.07.2014 16:48 / MIFC
NAUFOR Board of Directors Greenlights Professional Standards Draft
On 28 July, the NAUFOR Board of Directors approved the draft of Professional Standards, and passed it on for review to NAUFOR committees. Following approval by committees and the Board, the Standards will be forwarded for approval to the Central Bank.
07.07.2014 20:00 / TASS
New Anti-Insider Trading Act Due This Fall, Says Voloshin
The new draft of the Anti-Insider Trading Act is due in the fall of 2014, Head of the MIFC Taskforce Alexander Voloshin told the press at the City of London – Moscow IFC Joint Liaison Group meeting today.
02.07.2014 12:15 / MIFC
The Bank of Russia website has reported that on 2 July, the Central Bank sold off 267.3 mln MOEX shares or 11.7% charter capital, at RUB 60 per share, with participation of Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, VTB Capital and Sberbank CIB as financial advisors; Gazprombank and Citigroup as co-contractors — financial advisors.
20.06.2014 16:54 / MIFC
Central Bank Expects SRO Act to be Passed by the End of 2014
The Bank of Russia expects the Duma to pass the Financial Market SRO Act by the end of 2014, according to the Central Bank report on Financial Market Development Progress, published on the MIFC Taskforce website.
19.06.2014 11:00 / Interfax
Central Bank Incorporates National Payment Card System Operator
The Central Bank of Russia has incorporated the National Payment Card System (NSPK) operator, Bank of Russia Chair Elvira Nabiullina told the press at the State Duma.
07.04.2014 00:00 / Interfax
Financial SROs Want Role in Oversight
Financial self-regulating organizations (SROs) protest Central Bank plans to side-step them in member audits. A new regulation draft contradicts the Financial Market SRO Act proposed by the CB, and could pose serious threats to market participants.
28.03.2014 16:43 / vedomosti.ru
CB Proposes Insurance for Private Broker Accounts
Plans to set up a compensation fund for clients of brokers that cease operation were aired yesterday at the Exchange Forum by Central Bank’s First Deputy Chairman Sergey Shvetsov. “National Stock Market Participants Association (NAUFOR) is drafting a concept — the risks covered by the fund, the fund’s sources of funding”, said Shvetsov, voicing support for the initiative.
18.03.2014 00:05 / RBC - daily
Bank of Russia’s 202 Good Deeds
“They asked us what we want. For the financial market, it is a first”, responded licensed participants when the megaregulator approached them for KPI suggestions. Last October, the Bank of Russia warned that oversight and regulation will tighten in order to win the people’s trust and create long-term money.
03.03.2014 13:12 / CB/MIFC
Central Bank Financial Markets Service Dissolved
In accordance with the Bank of Russia-based megaregulator launch plan, (and per Bank of Russia Board of Directors decision of 29 November 2013) the Bank of Russia Financial Markets Service (BRFMS) is officially dissolved as of 3 March 2014.
13.02.2014 16:55 / Interfax
Investment Advisors to Appear on Russian Stock Market
Draft amendments to the Securities Market Act by the National Association of Stock Market Participants (NAUFOR) outline the business practices of investment consultants in Russia.
23.12.2013 15:02 / Interfax
NAUFOR Plans to Draft 6 New Standards for Licensed Participants in 1H 2014
National Stock Market Participants Association (NAUFOR) plans to draft 6 new business standards for licensed participants in 1H 2014, according to NAUFOR press release.
09.12.2013 16:14 / PRIME
Shvetsov: Russia’s central bank to purge market of unfair players
Russia’s central bank will clear the financial market of dishonest players, but has no black lists of such companies, Sergei Shvetsov, the bank’s first deputy chairman and head of its financial market service, said Thursday.
06.12.2013 18:00 / Interfax
New Draft of Non-Banking Financial Market SRO Act Focused on Standards
The Central Bank of Russia has drafted and circulated for review with ministries a new draft of the Non-Banking Financial Market Self-Regulating Organizations Act.
28.11.2013 19:10 / Interfax
FMS Selects Top Priority Goals from Financial Market Proposals
The Bank of Russia Financial Markets Service (FMS) has selected top priority goals from a list submitted earlier by financial market participants, FMS Head Sergey Shvetsov said at a Moscow International Financial Center meeting hosted by the Prime Minister.
22.11.2013 00:00 / Kommersant
Regulator to Share Powers With Market
Financial market participants are hoping for a compromise with the Bank of Russia on one of the keystones of regulation. The new draft of the Financial Market Self-Regulatory Organizations Act, forwarded by the Bank of Russia to Minfin for review, divides functions between the CB and the SROs in a manner that suits all parties.
21.11.2013 17:33 / Interfax
Duma May Force Banks to Retain 20% Risk in Loan Securitization
State Duma deputies are debating statutory amendments which direct banks to retain 20% risk in loan securitization, Duma Financial Market Committee Head Natalia Burykina said at the Investment Council session on Thursday.
15.11.2013 13:52 / Interfax
FMS to Draft New Capital Adequacy Ratio for Licensed Participants by the Year-End
The Bank of Russia Financial Markets Service (FMS) plans to draft a new capital adequacy ratio regulation for licensed securities market participants by the end of this year, said FMS Deputy Head Sergey Kharlamov at the Federal Investment Forum in Moscow on Friday.
14.11.2013 00:00 / Kommersant
The top 4 Russian rating agencies have pleaded with the Central Bank to ‘clamp down on the oligopoly of Western S&P, Moody`s and Fitch Ratings’. This comes as a surprise for the Russian branches of foreign agencies: today, Russian companies rate more players than their international counterparts.
06.11.2013 16:21 / Interfax
FMS May Fully Merge with Central Bank in Early 2014
The Bank of Russia Financial Markets Service (FMS) may fully merge with the Central Bank and be dissolved in early 2014, two financial market sources told Interfax.
30.10.2013 18:15 / vedomosti.ru
CB Will Make Bank Owners Comply with Regulator Orders
The Central Bank normally orders non-compliant or problem banks to increase reserves, limit operations such as cash deposits etc. Culprits frequently ignore the order — the CB quotes failure to comply with orders (often multiple) as grounds for license revocation. The recently revoked license of Pushkino Bank set the largest insurance pay-out precedent in Russia — Deposit Insurance Agency is to hand out RUB 20.2bn to bank clients — while payouts related to the revocation of Tula’s First Express Bank license this week are an estimated RUB 4.6bn.
17.10.2013 20:11 / vedomosti.ru
Having assumed the role of megaregulator, the Central Bank of Russia turns to market participants for advise on its own KPIs. Today, First Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Sergey Shvetsov will hear answers at the MIFC Taskforce Strategic Session.
17.10.2013 19:48 / Interfax
Regulator Talks to Financial Market
On Thursday, non-banks presented the megaregulator, Bank of Russia Financial Markets Service, with their drafts of regulator KPIs and further market development measures. 10 presentations on 10 key topics was made in public, with FMS Head Sergey Shvetsov commenting each presentation.
17.10.2013 16:28 / PRIME
Bank of Russia to Purge Unstable Exchanges from the Market
The Bank of Russia will only license financially stable exchanges with a development strategy in place, said First Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Russia, Head of the Central Bank Financial Markets Service Sergey Shvetsov at the MIFC Strategic Session at RIA Novosti.
17.10.2013 12:41 / PRIME
Shvetsov: Managed Bailouts May Restore Trust in Russia’s Insurance
A system of insurance companies controlled rehabilitation could boost consumer trust in the insurance market, said Head of Bank of Russia Financial Markets Service Sergey Shvetsov at ‘Financial Market Regulation Policy Markers’ MIFC Strategic Session at RIA Novosti.
14.10.2013 12:27 / Interfax
Central Bank to Purge Laundering and Unstable Banks from the System
Central Bank to Purge Laundering and Unstable Banks from the System
02.09.2013 21:18 / vedomosti.ru
As of yesterday, financial market oversight in its entirety has been transferred to the megaregulator – the Central Bank, with FFMS officially defunct. FFMS functions have been delegated to the Bank of Russia Financial Markets Service (SBRF), headed by the megaregulator’s First Deputy Chairman Sergey Shvetsov. FFMS still exists and will be liquidated by the year-end, according to President Putin’s orders.
30.08.2013 18:10 / Rossiiskaya gazeta
Central Bank Goes Out in the Open
Starting 1 September, a new Central Bank-based financial megaregulator will become operational in Russia. The Central Bank will now supervise banks as well as microfinance, exchange intermediaries and brokers, pension funds and even agricultural credit co-ops.
29.08.2013 20:07 / Interfax
Central Bank`s New Role as Mega-Regulator Positive for The Financial Sector, says S&P
The Central Bank of Russia`s new role as a "mega-regulator" overseeing commercial banks and nonbank financial institutions is likely to standardize regulation and reporting among the various entities and could be positive for ratings in the Russian financial sector in the long run, Standard & Poor`s Ratings Services believes.
22.08.2013 18:10 / Interfax
FFMS-CB Transition – Complicated, But Not Painful
The first day of Autumn signifies a new life for the non-banking financial market – its supervisor is now the Bank of Russia, not the Federal Financial Markets Service. On Thursday, one and a half weeks prior to the event, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Sergey Shvetsov outlined new supervisory priorities at his first press conference as elected Head of the Bank of Russia Financial Markets Service.
22.08.2013 15:25 / Interfax
Financial Market SROs Call for Gradual Implementation of Self-Regulation
Russian financial market SROs are in favor of different SRO implementation rates in various financial market segments, said NAUFOR Chairman of the Board Alexey Timofeev at a press briefing on the liaison agreement signed by the Russian Banks Association (ARB), the All-Russia Insurers Union and NAUFOR.
21.08.2013 12:32 / Interfax
Sergey Shvetsov Heads Bank of Russia Financial Markets Service
Sergey Shvetsov has been appointed First Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank in charge of the Bank of Russia Financial Markets Service, starting from 1 September, the CB Press Office announced Wednesday.
20.08.2013 21:13 / Interfax
FFMS Head Pankin Will Not Join CB
Head of Federal Financial Markets Service Dmitry Pankin will not submit a transfer request to the Central Bank of Russia, taking over FFMS from 1 September. “I have taken a personal decision to not apply”, Pankin told Interfax.
15.08.2013 18:33 / Vedomosti
Central Bank to Name Pillar Insurers
Insurance companies oversight will be structured in a similar way to banking: with a list of core market players, curators and new repercussions. By Q4 2014, the megaregulator will select pillar insurance companies to monitor them separately, according to a FFMS insurance market regulation and oversight plan.
02.07.2013 08:02 / Interfax
Megaregulator Bill Second Reading on Tuesday
The State Duma will debate the Megaregulator bill in a second reading this Tuesday.
27.06.2013 11:45 / Finmarket
Megaregulator Must Report to Duma Only
The financial market megaregulator should function as an independent state authority and report to the parliament only, said Deputy Chairman of the Duma Financial Markets Committee, President of the Regional Bank Association of Russia Anatoly Aksakov.
18.05.2013 17:57 / Kommersant
Megaregulator Starts from Scratch
The State Duma has passed in the first reading the draft bill on transfer of financial markets regulation functions to the CB. According to the bill, the megaregulator will commence work as early as 1 August. However, there are indications that the FFMS merger will be tough. Yesterday, the Minfin held a session on the technical aspects of the merger, ruling that FFMS staff will not receive the four-salary severance compensation, while their CB payroll position is considered below par.
17.05.2013 19:33 / Finmarket
Financial Market Megaregulator Bill Passed in First Reading
On Friday, the State Duma passed in first reading the bill on the transfer of financial markets legislative, control and supervisory functions of Federal Financial Markets Service (FFMS) to the Bank of Russia.
19.04.2013 13:01 / Interfax
Central Bank to Offer Licensed Participants Bank Level Client Protection
The Central Bank of Russia, following its merger with Federal Financial Market Service (FFMS), will introduce a policy of upgrading licensed non-banks client protection to banking level, said Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Sergey Shvetsov at Sberbank’s Russia 2013 Forum on Friday.
09.04.2013 11:32 / TASS
Banking and Megaregulator Will Not Cause Capital Drain, Says Nabiullina
The banking system and the megaregulator will not cause capital drain, said Presidential Aide and Central Bank Chair Candidate Elvira Nabiullina at a State Duma plenary session today.
08.04.2013 21:14 / Vedomosti
Summer Recruits for the Central Bank
Following FFMS merger with the Central Bank, and until 1 January 2015, FFMS employees will receive average Bank of Russia salaries, said Deputy Head of the Central Bank Sergey Shvetsov. “We have yet to discuss this to pass the final decision”, he added.
06.04.2013 17:34 / Kommersant
Central Bank Builds Financial Center
FFMS merger with the CB will significantly improve regulation – as expected by reform participants and instigators alike. Yesterday the Bank of Russia, FFMS and Minfin reps made a public presentation of the financial megaregulator, as the process has entered implementation stage. In the meantime, MIFC mastermind Alexander Voloshin sees the future unification of oversight as a key milestone for Moscow as International Financial Center.
05.04.2013 15:15 / Vedomosti
Prime Minister Medvedev Approves FFMS-CB Megaregulator Merger Roadmap
FFMS staff will be transferred to the CB as early as Q3, said Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev at a press conference today. According to him, a special workgroup is drafting amendments to over 50 laws and regulations. The Ministry expects all legislative amendments to pass the State Duma in the spring session.
03.04.2013 19:15 / Kommersant
Government Tweaks Megaregulator
The Government has completed work on the megaregulator — the finalized draft of the Central Bank Act has been introduced to the State Duma. The Government rules out any possibility of the bill failing to become law on 1 August 2013, despite significant amendments to the original Minfin version.
01.04.2013 11:01 / Interfax
Duma to Pass Draft Bill on FFMS-CB Megaregulator Functions Transfer
The Russian government has introduced to the State Duma a bill transferring Federal Financial Markets Service (FFMS) legislative, control and oversight functions in the financial markets to the Central Bank.
26.03.2013 09:27 / Interfax
Legislative Committee Approves FFMS-CB Megaregulator Functions Transition
The Government Legislative Committee has passed the draft bill on transferring FFMS financial markets legislative, control and supervisory functions to the Bank of Russia, according to the Cabinet of Ministers press office.
12.02.2013 00:45 / Vedomosti
Creating a Central Bank-based financial market megaregulator could drive risk management in banks. Insurance companies, pension funds and the asset management market will take their risk management cues from banks. This is the key takeaway from the 9th Annual Russian Risk Management Conference.
11.02.2013 14:03 / Vedomosti
Central Bank to Grant FFMS “Head Department” Status
When Federal Financial Markets Service merges with the Central Bank, it will acquire “Head Department” status, say officials. “The Service can have any internal status within the CB, government approval is not required”, says one source.
05.02.2013 15:28 / RBC
Financial Market Megaregulator Draft Acts May Be Introduced 15 March
The Russian Central Bank-based financial market megaregulator draft bills may be introduced to the State Duma on 15 March, said Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev, in reply to queries from the Duma financial markets committee.
25.01.2013 19:29 / «Kommersant-Online»
Megaregulator Gets Top Level Support
The President backed the idea of creating a megaregulator by merging FFMS with the Central Bank. All the human resources of the Service will be transferred to the Bank of Russia. First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said that FFMS will remain an independent service within the CB by 2015, “not diluted within the Bank of Russia”.
14.12.2012 14:21 / forbes.ru
FFMS to Join Central Bank in 2 Years
The Russian Government has passed a decision to integrate the Federal Financial Markets Service with the Central Bank in 18 months – 2 years, said Finance Minister Anton Siluanov on Friday 14 December as quoted by RIA Novosti.
03.12.2012 13:17 / Interfax
Financial Market Unions Want More Power for SROs
Financial Market Council has circulated a letter to Minfin, the Central Bank and Federal Financial Market Service (FFMS) calling for stronger self-regulation in the financial market as part of the ongoing regulatory reform.
29.11.2012 09:05 / vesti.ru
Medvedev Hints at CB-Based Megaregulator
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev told Kommersant daily that the Central Bank-based financial market megaregulator scenario is ‘reasonable’.
26.11.2012 21:34 / vedomosti.ru
FFMS becomes part of the Central Bank, such is the result of Open Government megaregulator debate. On Friday, a meeting took place with Open Government Liaison Minister Mikhail Abyzov to discuss the issue, say sources. A formal decision was not passed, but this was the only option on the agenda.
07.11.2012 19:02 / Finam.ru
Moscow IFC: Central Depositary in Place, Now Megaregulator?
The concept of unified financial markets regulation and oversight is nothing new. Attempts to create a so-called megaregulator in Russia were made in 1999 and 2006, the latter resulting in a draft bill by the State Duma Committee, its introduction postponed indefinitely. This year the initiative has been given another chance among much controversy.
06.11.2012 20:01 / Interfax
FFMS Stands For Creating Agency At Central Bank In Frames Of Megaregulator Building
Head of the Federal Financial Markets Service (FFMS) Dmitry Pankin stands for creating a special agency at the Central Bank of Russia in frames of the reform on regulating and supervising financial markets.
06.11.2012 18:31 / Interfax
Central Bank Can Radically Change Within 3 Years if Joined by FFMS
If joined by Federal Financial Markets Service (FFMS), the Central Bank of Russia is ready for a complete overhaul of its management structure and conflict of interests mitigation.
02.11.2012 14:33 / Interfax
Ministry for Economic Development Proposes Independent Market-Financed Megaregulator Within 5 Years
Minister for Economic Development Andrey Belousov has forwarded draft Government Policy 2018 proposals.
19.10.2012 11:36 / Interfax
Government Debate on Megaregulator Expected 24 October
Government debate on the megaregulator may take place 24 October, Head of Federal Financial Market Service (FFMS) Dmitry Pankin told the press on Friday.
17.10.2012 16:34 / Interfax
ARB Head Says Don`t Rush Megaregulator
Russia should not rush the new financial market megaregulator, thinks Head of Russian Banks Association Garegin Tosunyan.
17.10.2012 12:44 / Interfax
Financial Market Council for Detailed Megaregulator Plan
The Financial Market Council has forwarded a memorandum on financial market regulation and oversight reform to President Putin, according to RTS Non-Commercial Partnership (Council member) release.
16.10.2012 15:00 / Interfax
Megaregulator Will Not Affect Financial Institutions in Russia
Establishing a megaregulator in Russia will take a long period of time and will not affect financial institutions in the foreseeable future, says Senior Analyst at S&P Sergey Voronenko.
15.10.2012 17:34 / Interfax
NAUFOR Asks Shuvalov to Retain Two Financial Market Regulators
National Stock Market Participants Association (NAUFOR) has forwarded a statement to First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov and Presidential Aide Elvira Nabiullina on the proposed delegation of regulation and oversight of all financial institutions to the Central Bank of Russia.
09.10.2012 20:28 / RIA Novosti
Experts: Failures In Mega Regulator Creation May Do Harm To Economy
RIA Novosti round table guests believe, the currently discussed solutions on creating a financial market mega regulator are badly worked out and have no base.
08.10.2012 16:06 / «Kommersant-Online»
Kudrin Approached to Head Megaregulator
Russian ex-Minister of Finance Alexey Kudrin told RIA Novosti on 8 October that he had been approached with a proposition to head the financial megaregulator.
08.10.2012 15:05 / Interfax
Financial Market Council Proposes Megaregulator Debate
On 5 October, the Financial Market Council, a union of self-regulatory financial market participants organizations (SROs), proposed a financial market megaregulator debate, according to the press release.