Bank of Russia

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%.

Russian Financial Markets Remained Stable in February

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.

The Central Bank of Russia Invites Students to Apply for Internships

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.

Report "Regional Economy": Business and Consumer Activity Continues to Slow

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.

Central Bank of Russia Updates Stress-Testing Scenarios for Non-State Pension Funds

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.

"Paper" MTPL Policies Being Displaced by Online Insurance

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.

Investors Increased Allocations to the Stock Market

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.

Central Bank of Russia Extends Restrictions on Cash Foreign Currency Withdrawals for Another Six Months, Until 9 September 2026

Monitoring of Sectoral Financial Flows: Decline in Payments in February

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.

Remarks by Elvira Nabiullina at the Meeting of the Association of Banks of Russia

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.