The Bank of Russia has decided to keep the key rate at 14% per annum, noting that current price pressures have increased in recent months, according to the regulator’s press release following its board meeting.
Andrey Kostin expects the Central Bank to continue its gradual rate reduction instead of holding the current level
The Iranian authorities plan to join the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) in the near future, Iranian Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati announced.
Georgia's international currency reserves have reached an all‑time high of $7.53 billion, the National Bank said.
The Russian Central Bank’s key rate will decline to 10% by the end of 2027, according to a forecast by Bloomberg.
Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Russia Alexey Zabotkin warned about a change in the forecast for the key rate, scheduled for a meeting on July 24.
VTB may again review the issue of bank opening in Iran after stabilization of the regional situation, CEO Andrey Kostin said at the annual general meeting of bank shareholders.
Moscow and Tehran are ready to complete the integration of their payment systems
Being under sanctions does not prevent Russian banks from maintaining full stability, generating strong profits, and continuing to expand, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing while commenting on the EU's plans to impose new sanctions on Russia's banking system.
The restrictions target 14 entities and four individuals associated with Russian payment systems
Russia's Central Bank has set the official dollar rate at 70.95 rubles for May 21, 2026.
Russia’s international reserves increased by $13.5 bln in one week to $771 bln as of May 8, 2026, the Russian Central Bank reported.
The first Islamic banking standard may appear within a month, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market Anatoly Aksakov said at the Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum.
The World Bank forecasts Georgia's economy to grow by approximately 5% this year, with price growth expected at 5.5%.
Georgia has decided to incorporate the yuan into its international reserves, with approximately 5% of the National Bank's reserves to be denominated in the Chinese currency.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide 39 million euros to build a logistics center in Yerevan.
World Bank representatives have identified key development conditions and economic prospects for Georgia.
The IX International Banking Forum is being held in Baku today. The event runs under the motto “Reliable, Secure, and Sustainable Banking.”
Russia's international reserves rose to a record high in a week, reaching almost $723 billion, with the Central Bank citing positive revaluation as a key growth factor.
Russian tourists may use Mir payment cards in China soon, with parallel efforts underway to enable QR code-based transactions.
