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Given the stable situation on the foreign exchange market, the Bank of Russia will cancel the previously established rates from December 8, 2025. limits for transfers of foreign currency abroad for Russian citizens and non-resident individuals from friendly countries.

For the period from December 8, 2025 to June 7, 2026 inclusive, the currently valid restrictions will remain in place:

Non-resident individuals from unfriendly countries working in Russia may transfer funds abroad in the amount of their salaries. Transfers abroad are prohibited for non-resident individuals from unfriendly countries not working in Russia, as well as for legal entities from such countries. This restriction does not apply to foreign companies controlled by Russian legal entities or individuals.

However, these prohibitions do not apply to operations involving the transfer of funds by foreign investors who invest in the Russian financial market from “In” type accounts to accounts abroad.

Banks from unfriendly countries can transfer funds in rubles using correspondent accounts opened in Russian credit institutions if the payer and recipient accounts are opened in foreign banks.

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On December 4, economist and statesman Sergei Konstantinovich Dubinin passed away.

He led the Bank of Russia during a challenging period for the country's economy and financial sector—from 1995 to 1998. In this position, Sergei Konstantinovich made a significant contribution to the implementation of the economic stabilization program, the economy's recovery from the hyperinflation of the early years of the transition period, and had a significant impact on the development of the country's banking system.

The management of the Bank of Russia expresses its condolences to the family and friends of Sergei Konstantinovich.

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On December 5, 2025, the Bank of Russia will issue commemorative coins "The Fixies" from the "Russian (Soviet) Animation" series:

– silver coin of 3 rubles;

– made of nickel-plated steel with a face value of 25 rubles;

– made of copper-nickel alloy with a color coating with a face value of 25 rubles.

The animated series "The Fixies" premiered in Russia in 2010. It follows the adventures of little people who live inside various devices and mechanisms. The Fixies are highly tech-savvy and easily explain to children how the modern world works.

Description of a coin made of precious metal

A silver coin with a denomination of 3 rubles (pure precious metal weight – 31.1 g, alloy fineness – 925) has a round shape with a diameter of 39.0 mm.

There is a raised edge around the circumference of both the front and back sides of the coin.

The obverse of the coin features a relief image of the State Emblem of the Russian Federation, along with the inscriptions: "RUSSIAN FEDERATION", "BANK OF RUSSIA", the coin denomination "3 RUBLES", the year of issue "2025", the metal designation according to D.I. Mendeleyev's Periodic Table of Elements, the alloy fineness, the trademark of the St. Petersburg Mint, and the pure weight of the precious metal.

On the reverse side of the coin (catalogue number 5111-0532) there is a color image of the characters from the animated series “The Fixies”, with the inscription “FIXIES” at the top.

The side surface of the coin is corrugated.

The coin is made in proof quality.

The mintage of the coin is 7.0 thousand pieces.

Description of coins made of base metals

Coins made of base metals with a denomination of 25 rubles have a circular shape with a diameter of 27.0 mm.

The obverse and reverse sides of the coins have a raised edge around the circumference.

The side surface of the coins is corrugated.

On the obverse of the coins is a relief image of the State Emblem of the Russian Federation, above it along the edge is the semicircular inscription "RUSSIAN FEDERATION", framed on both sides by double diamonds, on the right is the trademark of the Moscow Mint, under the emblem in the center in three lines is the inscription "BANK OF RUSSIA", the denomination of the coins "25 RUBLES", the year of issue "2025".

On the reverse side:

– nickel-plated steel coins (catalog No. 5715-0004) feature a relief image of the characters from the animated series “The Fixies” with the inscription “FIXIES” at the top;

– coins made of copper-nickel alloy (catalog No. 5015-0078) feature a color image of the characters from the animated series "The Fixies" with the inscription "FIXIES" at the top.

Coin circulation:

– made of nickel-plated steel – 850.0 thousand pieces;

– made of copper-nickel alloy with colored coating – 150.0 thousand pieces.

The issued coins are legal tender in the Russian Federation and are accepted at face value for all types of payments without restrictions.

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December 4, 2025

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On the first day of the event, a plenary session will be held featuring Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina. It will focus on strategic areas of information security in the financial sector for the coming years, including the regulator's plans to combat cyberfraud.

Program architecture The forum includes over 30 thematic sessions. These include innovations in banking to combat cyberfraud, including the use of artificial intelligence. Participants will also discuss cybersecurity in the platform economy, countering deepfakes and personal data leaks, and import substitution. Separate sessions will be devoted to training information security specialists, combating credit fraud, and other relevant issues.

The Cybersecurity in Finance Forum will be held from February 18 to 20, 2026, in Yekaterinburg.

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The influx of new capital into the stock market in Q3 2025 was the highest since the beginning of 2021. Retail investors deposited 872 billion rubles into brokerage accounts, up 52% from the previous quarter. Three-quarters of this volume came from qualified investors.

This interest in stock market instruments is explained by a decrease in deposit rates against the backdrop of a general easing of monetary conditions.

The number of clients with assets increased from 5.1 million to 5.3 million, with beginning investors more likely to top up their accounts immediately after opening. The segment of clients with portfolios over 6 million rubles grew significantly, growing three times faster than the mass market segment.

Investors favored bonds, reaching 38% of their portfolio, while stocks accounted for only 25%. Long-term OFZs with fixed coupons, quasi-currency securities of exporters, and ruble-denominated corporate bonds were in demand.

Thanks to the influx of new money into brokerage accounts and the rise in the value of debt securities, retail investor assets grew from 11 trillion to 11.8 trillion rubles over the quarter.

Read more in"Review of Key Broker Indicators" for Q3 2025.

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In order to minimize the consequences of restrictions imposed by foreign states, as well as to avoid possible sanctions against financial market participants and (or) their counterparties, the Bank of Russia plans to extend the right of non-credit financial institutions in 2026 not to disclose information stipulated by decisions of the Board of Directors of the regulator datedDecember 24, 2024 and fromFebruary 14, 2025.

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03.12.2025 11:47:00

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1 Including taking into account the discussed extension of the special powers of the Bank of Russia to make such decisions established by Federal Law No. 46-FZ of 08.03.2022 "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation", Federal Law No. 55-FZ of 14.03.2022 "On Amendments to Articles 6 and 7 of the Federal Law "On Amendments to the Federal Law "On the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (Bank of Russia)" and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation in Terms of the Specifics of Changing the Terms of a Credit Agreement, Loan Agreement" and Article 21 of the Federal Law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation".

2 Except for information on the adoption by the general meeting of shareholders (participants) of a decision on reorganization.

3 With the exception of non-banking KOs – central counterparties and KOs – central depositories, which, as infrastructure organizations of the financial market, apply the decision of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia dated December 24, 2024 (planned to be extended), as well as special decrees of the Government of the Russian Federation.

4 Work is underway on state registration of changes to reporting forms.

5 For example, in the absence of historical reporting of borrowers to assess their financial position (FP); in the presence of formal signs of a possible lack of real activity of a borrower registered in a new entity, if the KO recognizes its activity as real; the possibility (regardless of the FP assessment) to assess the quality of debt servicing on a loan as good before the payment deadlines established by the loan agreement, or during loan restructuring.

6 For example, for loans to replenish working capital, fulfill state and municipal contracts, to borrowers – housing developers, for the creation or development of production in new regions of the Russian Federation.

7 Ensuring Category I quality in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Bank of Russia Regulation of June 28, 2017 No. 590-P “On the procedure for the formation by credit institutions of reserves for possible losses on loans, loan and equivalent debt.”

8 Order of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia dated November 28, 2016 No. 763 “On approval of requirements for funds to facilitate lending (guarantee funds, surety funds) and their activities.”

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The regulator will limit the risks of banks' investments in immobilized assets (IA)—non-core assets that have no repayment requirements, are illiquid, and carry equity risks. These include investments in property, excess fixed assets, and ecosystems.

To achieve this, a risk-sensitive limit (RSL) will be introduced to measure the concentration of immobilized assets. The bank will be required to cover immobilized assets exceeding the RSL with capital. As a result, the risks of excessive investment in such assets will be shifted from depositors and creditors to the bank's shareholders.

The Bank of Russia has developed draft regulations, which defines the methodology for calculating the RCL. The draft stipulates that banks will classify IAs into one of three groups with an immobilization coefficient ranging from 1 to 3, depending on the riskiness of the asset (its type, liquidity, and length of time on the balance sheet).

The maximum value of the RCL indicator is set at 25% of banks' capital. The draft also introduces a 5-year (from 2027 to 2031) phased schedule (100–85–70–50–25%) for achieving the target RCL level.

More information about the RCL can also be found in the publication published in May 2025 Bank of Russia report.

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The growth in the value of asset held by management company clients slowed slightly in the third quarter, from 7.1% to 5.7%. The key segment – mutual investment funds – accounted for almost three-quarters of the growth. The volume of assets under trust management also increased significantly. pension funds NPF.

Net inflows into mutual funds increased by almost 42% over the quarter, reaching 908.8 billion rubles. Open-end mutual funds saw the largest growth, driven by funds investing in bonds and money market instruments. They achieved significant returns thanks to growth in the debt market and continued high money market rates.

The volume of assets under trust management reached a new all-time high of 3.2 trillion rubles. The two-year-long outflow of clients from this segment has finally given way to an influx. Qualified retail investors have shown interest in customized strategies, having already invested 75 billion rubles in them.

Read more in "Review of key performance indicators of management companies for the third quarter of 2025".

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From December 9, 2025, the tariff corridor for compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance (OSAGO) will be expanded by 15% in both directions for all types of transport, except for motorcycles, for which the limits will be shifted by 40%. This is provided for indication Bank of Russia.

For ordinary car owners who insure their personal cars, the rate corridor has remained unchanged for over three years (since September 2022). During this time, the average OSAGO insurance premium has increased by 1.5 times. In the first nine months of 2025 alone, it increased by 16% compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, the average OSAGO policy price for January–September of this year, by contrast, decreased by 4%.

The regulator's directive also updates the territorial coefficient (TC) values. It is being reduced for 20 territories and increased for 28. Among the latter, the largest TC increase (doubling) is envisaged for five territories in the Novosibirsk Region and three territories in the Republic of Ingushetia. In these two regions, for the past five years is preservedhigh level of risk of unfair actions in compulsory motor third party liability insurance.

Tariff adjustments will allow insurers to offer policies at fair prices that more accurately reflect drivers' risks.

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