Moderate Growth in Corporate Loan Portfolio and Mortgage Lending Expected in 2026
Russia's Central Bank forecasts 2026 banking sector profit of 3.3–3.8 trillion rubles, with moderate mortgage growth of 6–11% and a consumer credit rebound of 4–9%.
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Russia's Central Bank forecasts 2026 banking sector profit of 3.3–3.8 trillion rubles, with moderate mortgage growth of 6–11% and a consumer credit rebound of 4–9%.
Russia's Central Bank reported stable financial markets in February, with the MOEX index up 0.6% and the ruble weakening slightly to 77.27 per dollar.
Russia's Central Bank is inviting students to apply for paid internships of up to 6 months, with flexible and remote work options; over 210 students completed internships in autumn 2025.
Russia's Central Bank reported continued slowdown in business and consumer activity, with falling car sales, reduced café and restaurant traffic, and weaker demand for furniture and home goods across multiple regions.
Russia's Central Bank updated stress-testing scenarios for non-state pension funds to include yuan-denominated bonds and precious metals, and will pre-publish scenarios starting September 2025.
Russia's insurance market grew 6.9% to 4 trillion rubles in 2025, driven by life insurance, while mandatory auto insurance premiums edged down to 330 billion rubles amid rising online policy sales.
PM Mishustin issued directives to multiple ministries to develop regulations for Russia's platform economy, covering consumer data protection, competition, and food delivery, with proposals due by September 1.
Russia's retail investor assets reached 12.3 trillion rubles in 2025, up 16% year-on-year, as investors shifted toward bonds and away from equities amid falling rates, the Central Bank reported.
Putin warned that the Middle East conflict is disrupting global energy logistics, with oil prices up over 30% in a week, and said Russia may halt energy exports to Europe preemptively rather than wait for an EU ban, while redirecting volumes to Asian and other reliable markets.
Russia's Central Bank reported a February decline in sectoral financial flows, though receipts excluding extractive industries, oil products, and public administration rose 0.4%, driven by investment demand sectors.
CBR Governor Nabiullina outlined 2025 banking sector priorities including capital buffer restoration, tighter corporate credit-risk rules, a planned digital ruble public launch, and new competition rules for financial services on marketplaces.