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Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –
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On October 22, 2025, Moscow Exchange held the Corporate Governance Forum. More than 550 people from 380 companies attended the event.
Representatives from the Bank of Russia, the Russian Ministry of Finance, banks, financial and consulting companies, rating agencies, infrastructure, and investors spoke at the panel discussions.
The forum's central theme was the growing role of corporate governance practices in the development of financial markets and companies' businesses. Panel discussions addressed the importance of the board of directors in ensuring shareholder confidence and company sustainability, the importance of ratings, sound risk management, and balancing the interests of issuers and investors.
Discussion of the work of independent directors in Russian companies was a key focus of discussion among forum participants. Among the key issues highlighted was the role of this corporate governance body in ensuring investor rights.
Viktor Zhidkov, Chairman of the Board of Moscow Exchange:
"Moscow Exchange, together with market participants, is continuously working to change the market and ensure the implementation of best corporate governance practices, offering new programs and events. We hold an annual report competition, created an Academy for issuers, and launched a shareholder value creation program. Our forum is an opportunity to exchange opinions and develop new solutions on important issues in the development of corporate relations."
At the end of the forum, a ceremony was held to award the winners. XXVIII annual competition of annual reports
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