Central Banks

In December, incoming payments processed through the Bank of Russia rose by 4.0% compared to the average for the third quarter of 2025.

The Bank of Russia will issue new investment coins titled “Saint George the Victorious” on January 14, 2026.

Central bank leaders from around the world have issued a joint statement expressing support for Jerome H. Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve System.

In December 2025, the Bank of Russia conducted its regular monitoring of maximum interest rates on household deposits in Russian rubles at the ten largest credit institutions by deposit volume.

Larisa Pavlova, who has served the Bank of Russia for over four decades, will retire on January 30, 2026.

Effective January 12, 2026, the Bank of Russia will no longer set the official exchange rate for the Bulgarian lev against the Russian ruble.

The Bank of Russia will introduce two new indicators to monitor the payment services market, with calculations based on data from 2025.

The Bank of Russia has announced the resumption of publishing key statistical reports, including the Balance of Payments, International Investment Position, and External Debt data for the Russian Federation.

The Bank of Russia has extended its recommendations for banks to restructure loans for corporate borrowers and individual entrepreneurs facing temporary difficulties.

In 2026, investors holding Eurobonds issued by the Republic of Belarus will be able to receive coupon payments and redeem their bonds through Russian financial infrastructure.

The Bank of Russia has announced that both individuals and companies will not be charged fees for transactions with the state budget when using digital ruble accounts.

The Bank of Russia has released a summary of its recent key rate discussion, addressing the economic situation, inflation, monetary and external conditions, and options for the key rate decision.

Starting in 2026, new regulations will take effect regarding the classification of digital financial assets (DFAs) for qualified and non-qualified investors in Russia.

The Bank of Russia has announced the amounts for transactions involving the National Wealth Fund (NWF) resources in the domestic foreign exchange market for the first half of 2026.

The fourth issue of the Russian Journal of Money and Finance for 2025 has been released, focusing on topics such as the debt burden in different sectors of the Russian…

The Bank of Russia has published the results of its monitoring of maximum interest rates on ruble deposits for December 2025.

One of Russia’s oldest museums, the Tula State Museum of Arms, was established in 1873.

In November, bank lending to companies in Russia, including bonds, increased by 1.9%, compared to a 2.5% rise in October.

According to a recent survey by InFOM, households in Russia expect inflation to rise over the next year.

The Bank of Russia’s Board of Directors has decided to extend the suspension of publishing data on foreign payment service providers listed on its website until December 31, 2026.

The Bank of Russia has introduced new Open API standards, developed in collaboration with financial market participants.

The Bank of Russia has identified market manipulation in trades involving the USD/RUB and CNY/RUB currency pairs on the Moscow Exchange.

Effective January 13, 2026, Alexander Zhdanov will assume the role of General Director at the State Corporation Deposit Insurance Agency (DIA), following a decision by the DIA Board of Directors.

The Bank of Russia has developed a new framework for regulating cryptocurrencies in the Russian market.