Over the course of 2024, credit institutions successfully prevented 72.17 million fraudulent attempts to steal clients' funds, a significant increase from the 34.77 million thwarted in 2023.
As of January 1, 2025, the Bank of Russia reported a decrease in foreign equity participation in the authorized capital of credit institutions and insurance companies.
The Bank of Russia has opted to maintain its key interest rate at 21% per annum, according to a statement from Governor Elvira Nabiullina following the Board of Directors meeting on February 14, 2025.
Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina and Deputy Governor Alexey Zabotkin are scheduled to participate in a press conference on February 14 at 15:00.
The Bank of Russia has set forth criteria for recognizing foreign credit rating agencies (CRAs) to allow their ratings to be used in the country's regulations and other documents.
In January, the amount of incoming payments processed by the Bank of Russia showed a significant increase, rising by 8.8% compared to the average in the fourth quarter of 2024.