The portfolio of project finance loans in housing construction reached ₽0.7 trillion in the second quarter of 2025, up from ₽0.4 trillion in the previous quarter.
The Bank of Russia has proposed changes to the calculation of the local coefficient (LC) used in setting prices for compulsory motor third-party liability insurance (CMTPLI) policies.
In August 2025, the Bank of Russia reported the results of its monitoring of maximum interest rates on ruble deposits at the ten largest Russian banks by household deposit volume.
In July, preliminary data show that outstanding mortgage loans for households, which include both the mortgage portfolio and securitised loans, increased by 0.7%.
Starting September 1, 2025, individuals in Russia will be able to use a new service allowing them to designate a trusted person—such as a relative or friend—to confirm or reject banking transactions that appear suspicious.
Bank customers in Russia who experience blocked cards, suspended accounts, or restricted access to remote banking services should be informed about the reasons for these actions and the steps required to restore their access.
Imports in the second quarter of 2025 increased compared to the same period last year, primarily driven by higher spending on services such as foreign travel by Russian households.