News published on Fiat Reporter in August 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the microloan market saw growth driven by loans with moderate interest rates, where the total cost of credit did not exceed 100% per annum.

The Federal Reserve Board has announced the final individual capital requirements for large banks, which will take effect on October 1.

The Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies, known as FINOPOLIS 2025, has released the structure of its business programme.

At its August 2025 meeting, the Payments System Board addressed several key issues affecting Australia’s financial market infrastructure and payments system.

The Federal Reserve Board has released the minutes from its meetings held on July 21 and July 30, 2025.

Over the past year, the Chechen Republic and the Republic of Dagestan have been removed from the high-risk ‘red’ zone for misconduct in compulsory motor third-party liability insurance (CMTPLI), according to recent data.

Starting September 1, 2025, Russian banks will be required to ensure that customers withdrawing cash from ATMs are not being manipulated by fraudsters.

Annual inflation in Russia slowed in 74 regions in July, even after utility rates were increased.

In July, the growth of credit to the economy in Russia increased to 1.1%, up from 0.5% in June, according to a recent release by the Bank of Russia.

The Bank of Russia will issue commemorative coins on August 19, 2025, to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of Kogalym.

The Bank of Russia has announced the release of a new 50-ruble commemorative coin on August 18, 2025.

Foreign investors in the Russian financial market will now be able to make cross-border funds transfers from In-type accounts, according to new rules announced by authorities.

Annual inflation in Russia has decreased to 8.8% over the past 12 months, down from 9.4% in June 2025, according to recent data.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has unanimously approved updates to its Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy.

The Bank of Russia has released an assessment report on money laundering and terrorist financing risks in the financial sector over the past five years.

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting that took place on July 29–30, 2025.

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has unveiled twelve designs for its upcoming banknote series and is inviting the public to participate in a survey to evaluate them.

The European Central Bank (ECB) and Hessischer Rundfunk will host the Europa Open Air concert on August 21, 2025, at Weseler Werft in Frankfurt.

The Federal Reserve Board has announced an enforcement action involving a former employee of Regions Bank in Birmingham, Alabama.

The Bank of Russia reported that its Business Climate Index reached 2.1 points in August, up from 1.3 points in July.