Financial news: 02/16/2026, 14-14 the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor, the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment for the WUSH (iWUSHoldng) security were changed.

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February 16, 2026

14:14

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on 16.02.2026, 14-14 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with the settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -34.7%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -0.1 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 54.95%) of the WUSH (iВУШХолднг) security were changed.

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Financial news: On the transfer of the currency position management instrument from the over-the-counter (OTCM) mode to the exchange-traded system trading mode (CETS).

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Starting February 16, trading in the US dollar–Russian ruble currency pair will be transferred from the over-the-counter (OTCM) trading platform to the anonymous exchange-traded (CETS) trading platform. This tool is designed for currency position management and will allow a wider range of participants to develop trading and arbitrage strategies between available instruments for the USDRUB currency pair when it is transferred to the exchange-traded platform.

Closing a position in an instrument is done by executing a transaction in the opposite direction and fixing the trading result in rubles.

Transactions are concluded with a central counterparty, and the instrument is supported by cross-margining and single collateral for positions in the foreign exchange and futures markets.

The time for concluding transactions with the new instrument is from 10:00 to 19:00 Moscow time.

Please note: from June 13, 2024, due to the sanctions against the NCC and the ongoing blocking of correspondent accounts, settlements in US dollars using NCC correspondent accounts will not be carried out, including the crediting and debiting of currency, as well as the use of US dollars previously blocked in the said accounts to secure and fulfill obligations.

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February 16, 2026: Prepayment locks in the price with a seasonal discount. Even more ships! Lock in the price of your cruise with a seasonal discount on the ships "Symphony of the North," "Alexander Benois," and "N.A. Nekrasov." A 35% prepayment is all you need.

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Dear friends,

Now choosing a cruise on the ships of our general partner, the cruise company "Sozvezdie", has become even easier.

From February 16, 2026, a 35% prepayment locks in the price with a seasonal discount for cruises on motor ships. Symphony of the North, Alexander Benois And N.A. Nekrasov.

To secure the price with the current seasonal discount, simply make a 35% deposit and pay the remaining amount no later than 30 days before the cruise. This offer does not apply to group bookings. Cruise prices on our website include the current early booking benefit of up to 7% off. Our "Kids Free" promotion also applies!

Routes: Volga, Don, Kama, Golden Ring, Tatarstan, Karelia, weekend cruises, as well as cruises included in the "Golden Collection of Constellation Cruises".

Departure cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Perm, Rostov-on-Don, Volgograd, Kostroma.

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Financial news: 02/16/2026, 11:27 AM (Moscow time) the lower boundary of the price corridor and the range for assessing market risks for the BYN/RUB currency pair were changed.

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In accordance with the Methodology for Determining Risk Parameters of the Foreign Exchange Market and Precious Metals Market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by the National Clearing Center (JSC) on February 16, 2026, 11:27 AM (Moscow time), the lower limit of the price corridor (up to RUB 22.61 in the TOD settlement mode) and the market risk assessment range (up to RUB 21.6101, equivalent to a rate of 19.51%) for the BYN/RUB currency pair were changed. New values are available. Here.

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Financial news: Consumer satisfaction with payment services: The Bank of Russia conducts a survey.

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The Bank of Russia invites citizens and business representatives to evaluate satisfaction instruments available on the payment market.

Citizens are offered answer the questions About the convenience and simplicity of their preferred payment methods for utilities, education, groceries, even scooter rentals, and fines. In these cases, consumers choose a bank card, a mobile app, biometrics, a QR code, an e-wallet, and so on.

Feedback from businesses will help identify preferences for cashless payment methods, assess satisfaction with commission rates for various instruments, and analyze a number of other aspects.

The survey results will help us better understand user expectations, identify areas for development, and will be taken into account when working with market participants to improve the quality of payment services.

The survey will run from February 16 to March 17 with the support of industry associations. The results will be published in the summer of 2026.

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A graduate of the Sochi RUDN University Institute won the men's singles figure skating title at the 2026 Olympics.

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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia

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Mikhail Shaidorov, a graduate of the RUDN University Sochi Institute, won the gold medal in men's singles figure skating at the Milan Olympics. He competed for Kazakhstan.

After the short program, he was only fifth in the competition. However, in his free skate to the music from the film "The Fifth Element," Mikhail added a fifth jump—a flip—to his previously announced four quadruple jumps and successfully completed the program. Ultimately, he took first place and became the Olympic champion.

Congratulations from RUDN University

The university staff congratulates Mikhail on his victory.

"RUDN's greatest asset is its alumni: among them are presidents, ministers, and Olympic champions. Mikhail became yet another Olympic champion among the university's alumni; he graduated from the Sochi branch. On behalf of the large RUDN family, we congratulate Mikhail on his Olympic gold; we are proud of him," said Oleg Yastrebov, Rector of RUDN University.

"The Olympic legacy in action. In 2024, Mikhail graduated from vocational school with a degree in Physical Education and received his diploma. He studied diligently for all four years, attending all classes and lectures. He also trained with the renowned 1994 Russian Olympic champion, Alexei Urmanov, on our Olympic ice rink, which was built for the 2014 Sochi Olympics," says Kristina Mrug, Deputy Director of Strategic Communications at the RUDN University Sochi Institute.

Kristina Vladimirovna noted that both students and teachers watched Shaidorov's performance in Milan.

"The entire institute—both vocational and higher education—were rooting for Misha. When we realized he wasn't in the top five after the last Grand Prix, we watched just to cheer for him. No one expected to see this Olympic medal. People in the dorms said our staff were crying. We're proud of our graduate; we have a new Olympic champion," says Kristina Mrug.

About the Olympic champion

A year ago, Mikhail became the first figure skater in world history to land a quadruple toe loop combination with his second jump. Shaidorov won the first medal for the Kazakhstan team at these Games. He is 21 years old and continues to train under Alexey Urmanov. In 2025, he won silver at the World Championships.

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Polytechnic students took a tour of the VK office in the Singer House.

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Students from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University took a tour of the VK office located in the Singer House on Nevsky Prospekt. The event, organized by the Polytechnic University's Career Development Department, was part of the university's strategic partnership with the company.

The students saw how the modern office fits harmoniously into the historic interiors of the legendary building, peered inside the glass dome, and learned many interesting historical facts.

Company representatives provided a detailed description of the internal culture, which is based on horizontal collaboration, employee care, and openness. For example, regardless of age or position, all employees are on a first-name basis. Guests were shown a variety of areas for work, rest, and informal socializing, including a gym, relaxation rooms, and fully equipped kitchens.

During the visit, special attention was paid to career and educational opportunities for students and young professionals. Company representatives outlined key areas that can launch a successful career.

First, there's the internship program. VK offers year-round paid internships lasting from 3 to 6 months. All current internship openings are posted on the company's corporate portal. Polytechnic University students regularly complete internships and practical training at VK, gaining invaluable work experience.

Secondly, the company is actively developing educational initiatives. The following have been launched at the Technopolis Polytechnic joint courses with VK EducationThis platform offers students courses, internships, and practical training in the most in-demand digital fields—from machine learning to product design.

For the most active and proactive students, there's the "VKontakte Ambassadors" program. It allows students to represent their company at their university, develop leadership and organizational skills, and become conduits between the university and industry.

VK is a regular participant in key career events at Polytechnic University. The company regularly attends the Youth Career Forum, where it introduces students to current job openings, conducts master classes, and selects internship candidates.

The students had an exceptionally positive experience with the tour and were inspired to work hard to develop their competencies. Collaboration between the university and major companies allows the university to train highly sought-after specialists.

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Builders and restorers defended their projects under the professional retraining program.

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At the Institute of Civil Engineering of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, students who completed their additional professional retraining program in "Reconstruction and Restoration of Buildings" defended their final theses.

The program is integrated into the core educational trajectory of the sixth-year specialist program "Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures" in the "Construction of High-Rise and Large-Span Buildings and Structures" program at the Institute of Scientific Research and is aimed at training specialists capable of working with cultural heritage sites in strict compliance with current legislation and modern restoration standards. The program is being implemented as part of the "Development of a System for Students to Simultaneously Obtain Multiple Qualifications within Professional Education" initiative, part of the "Priority 2030" strategic project.

During their training, students gained in-depth knowledge of restoration regulations and were introduced to technologies and methods for organizing work at cultural heritage sites. Lectures and practical exercises were conducted by experts from the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments, as well as representatives of the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg.

In addition to representatives of the Institute of Scientific Research, the examination committee included Deputy Director of the Union of Restorers of St. Petersburg Alexandra Komissarova, Director of the Department of Repair and Technical Supervision of SPbPU Elena Ermakova, and Head of the Production and Technical Department of SPbPU Maxim Borbat.

The final theses focused on the restoration of cultural heritage sites. The projects presented included the restoration of the SPbPU Hydrotower extension, Hydrobuilding 1, the passageway between Academic Buildings 1 and 2, the restoration of a palace that is part of the federal cultural heritage site "Palace and Park Ensemble 'Obshchnaya Dacha'," and the cultural heritage site "I.V. Pashkov's House (Department of Appanages)."

Each assignment involved completing a comprehensive task that encompassed all key stages of the restoration project. The students prepared the initial permitting documentation, photographed and surveyed the building facades, developed a research program, and conducted a wide range of studies—from historical, archival, and bibliographical to engineering, technical, and spatial planning. Based on the data obtained, a complete set of design documentation was developed, including an explanatory note, architectural solutions, cost estimates, and methodological recommendations for the restoration.

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Financial news: The Bank of Russia has calculated the amount of foreign participation in the authorized capital of credit and insurance organizations.

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The share of foreign capital in the total authorized capital of credit institutions licensed to conduct banking operations, as of January 1, 2026 (5.86% as of January 1, 2025), and in the total authorized capital of insurance companies, it was 3.16% (3.69% as of January 1, 2025). The Bank of Russia calculates and publishes this indicator annually in accordance with legal requirements.

Foreign investments calculated to determine the size of participation in the total authorized capital of credit institutions amounted to 199.551 billion rubles, their total authorized capital was 3,417.159 billion rubles.

Foreign investments calculated to determine the size of participation in the total authorized capital of insurance organizations amounted to 8.384 billion rubles, their total authorized capital was 265.504 billion rubles.

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Financial news: On February 16, 2026, a new basis for calculating the zero-coupon yield curve for government bonds will come into effect.

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From February 16, 2026, a new composition of the calculation base for the zero-coupon yield curve of government bonds (federal loan bonds) will come into effect.

The calculation basis for the zero-coupon yield curve for government bonds, effective from 16.02.2026

No. Name State registration number
1 OFZ 26245 SU26245RMFS9
2 OFZ 26219 SU26219RMFS4
3 OFZ 26226 SU26226RMFS9
4 OFZ 26207 SU26207RMFS9
5 OFZ 26232 SU26232RMFS7
6 OFZ 26212 SU26212RMFS9
7 OFZ 26242 SU26242RMFS6
8 OFZ 26228 SU26228RMFS5
9 OFZ 26218 SU26218RMFS6
10 OFZ 26241 SU26241RMFS8
11 OFZ 26221 SU26221RMFS0
12 OFZ 26244 SU26244RMFS2
13 OFZ 26225 SU26225RMFS1
14 OFZ 26233 SU26233RMFS5
15 OFZ 26240 SU26240RMFS0
16 OFZ 26243 SU26243RMFS4
17 OFZ 26230 SU26230RMFS1
18 OFZ 26238 SU26238RMFS4
19 OFZ 26239 SU26239RMFS2
20 OFZ 26247 SU26247RMFS5
21 OFZ 26236 SU26236RMFS8
22 OFZ 26237 SU26237RMFS6
23 OFZ 26248 SU26248RMFS3
24 OFZ 26235 SU26235RMFS0
25 OFZ 26224 SU26224RMFS4
26 OFZ 26246 SU26246RMFS7
27 OFZ 26249 SU26249RMFS1
28 OFZ 26250 SU26250RMFS9
29 OFZ 26252 SU26252RMFS5
30 OFZ 26251 SU26251RMFS7
31 OFZ 26253 SU26253RMFS3
32 OFZ 26254 SU26254RMFS1

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