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Foreign banks in Russia turn to rouble bonds

06/10/2014(0)
The two biggest foreign banks in Russia have been heavily tapping the rouble bond market to replace funding from their parent companies in Europe as they rush to reduce ... Read More
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Russia against Bitcoin use and promotion with monetary penalties

06/10/2014(0)
The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation has published the full version of the draft bill which, if passed in current form, would effectively ban the creation and ... Read More
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Putin sees strong Russian Economy, but advisers disagree

03/10/2014(0)
Though the president depicted an open and stable economy, senior officials acknowledged slow growth and the flight of foreign investors. President Vladimir V. Putin did his best to paint ... Read More
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Russia debt freeze is lesson for Hong Kong

02/10/2014(0)
Beyond a few wobbles, global markets have proved remarkably indifferent this year to political risks – whether Russia’s incursions into Ukraine, Iraq’s descent into chaos or democracy protests in ... Read More
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Russian Energy Influence on Europe

30/09/2014(0)
With the Ukrainian conflict unresolved and winter in sight, the EU will not only have the grand task of preparing the continent for the possibility of energy shortages, but ... Read More
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Russian lawmaker drafts bill on Foreign-Asset Freeze

26/09/2014(0)
A member of Russia’s ruling party proposed a law that would allow the seizure of foreign states’ assets in the country after the U.S. and its allies targeted President ... Read More
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Blackstone to pull out of Russia

22/09/2014(0)
US private equity group Blackstone is “giving up on Russia”, highlighting how even well-connected western investors are shying away from doing business in the country. The New York-based buyout ... Read More
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Russia Rules Out VAT, Personal Income Tax Changes

18/09/2014(0)
Russia, which previously was said to be considering a new regional sales tax for introduction in 2015, has ruled out a change to the value-added tax regime, after the ... Read More
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Russia considers Rosneft request for help from state fund

16/09/2014(0)
Sanctions-hit oil company Rosneft (ROSN.MM) will be able to apply for money from a state wealth fund, Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said on Tuesday, adding that the government ... Read More
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More sanctions against Russia from the EU

12/09/2014(0)
The European Union tightened economic sanctions against Russia on Friday, in response to the country’s role in the Ukraine crisis, imposing additional restrictions on oil companies and extending asset ... Read More
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