Central Banks

The Bank of Russia has issued new recommendations urging financial institutions’ boards to enhance consumer protection oversight. Boards are advised to include experts or form committees focused on customer relations.…

The Bank of Russia reported no systemic risks in the retail investment market despite increased household participation. Qualified investors’ actions have helped stabilize prices, while authorities call for more portfolio…

The Bank of Russia has published new data showing maximum interest rates on household ruble deposits reached 13.87% in early March 2026 among major banks. The report details how these…

The Bank of Russia announced that contactless payment methods became more popular in 2025, including Bluetooth-based payments and e-wallets. Cashless transaction volumes rose significantly compared to previous years.

The Bank of Russia will start publishing monthly data on interest rates for unsubsidised loans given to non-financial organizations. This step aims to increase transparency in lending practices across Russia’s…

The Bank of Russia reported moderate growth in developer loans and significant increases in escrow account inflows during Q4 2025. Changes related to mortgage programs influenced end-of-year sales activity among…

The Bank of Russia has released a review detailing trends in government and corporate bonds during 2025. The report highlights increased OFZ yields amid disinflation, changing investor preferences, and growth…

The Bank of Russia reported that economic growth slowed at the start of 2026 but is expected to rebound after households and businesses adjust to new taxes. Inflation rose temporarily…

The Primorye Territory has been chosen as Russia’s next financial culture capital for 2026 after winning a national competition organized by the Bank of Russia and Ministry of Finance. The…

The Bank of Russia announced that net inflow into unit investment funds reached ₽2.8 trillion in 2025, reflecting strong investor demand for both closed-end and open-end bond UIFs. Assets under…

The Bank of Russia reported easing but still tight monetary conditions for January and February. Market rates declined, lending contracted slightly, and inflation expectations dropped among households and businesses.

Electronic CMTPLI certificates outnumbered paper versions in Russia’s insurance market in 2025. The average policy price fell amid insurer competition, while overall insurance payments increased sharply.

The Bank of Russia reported that financial markets stayed stable through February, noting increased household investment in government bonds and slight changes in currency dynamics. Official data highlights continued efforts…

The Bank of Russia reported slower growth in business and consumer activity for early 2026 due mainly to weaker demand for non-food goods. Regional differences were noted across sectors such…

The Bank of Russia has updated stress testing scenarios for non-governmental pension funds effective March 31, 2026. The changes aim to improve risk assessment amid evolving economic conditions and will…

The International Monetary Fund comprises 191 member countries working together on global financial stability.

The Federal Reserve has released its schedule for upcoming monetary policy meetings and press conferences.

The Bank for International Settlements has released its latest annual economic report outlining how tokenisation could shape future monetary systems.

Mary C. Daly of the San Francisco Fed discussed challenges in implementing monetary policy in a recent Economic Letter.

The Bank of Russia projects steady growth for both corporate loans and mortgages in 2026 after notable increases last year. Consumer lending is expected to recover while investor interest may…

Retail investors deposited record amounts into brokerage accounts in Russia during 2025, led by qualified investors. Assets grew due to new funds and rising bond prices amid declining interest rates.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has updated on industry progress regarding risks tied to phasing out BECS. While some concerns have eased after removing a set end-date, unresolved issues around…

The Bank of Russia has extended restrictions on foreign cash withdrawals until September 2026 due to ongoing sanctions. Individuals face limits on withdrawing foreign currency from their accounts while businesses…

The Bank of Canada, Export Development Canada (EDC), RBC Capital Markets, RBC Investor Services, and TD Bank Group have completed Project Samara, an experiment that examined the use of tokenization…