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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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Source: Central Bank of Russia

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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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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

Detailed information on the zero-coupon yield curve for government bonds (federal loan bonds) is available on the exchange's website. http://moex.com/a3642

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Financial News: MacroHack: The Bank of Russia's Intensive Training Course for University Students and Graduates

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From March 10 to April 14, the Bank of Russia will hold the MacroHack intensive training course for students and graduates of Russian universities interested in macroeconomics, analytics, and data science.

The intensive course includes a series of five online webinars on macroeconomics and monetary policy, the "Knowledge Lab," and a hackathon featuring an analytical case study from the Bank of Russia. To participate in the hackathon, you must first complete the "Knowledge Lab" course and receive a certificate.

The first stage of the hackathon will be held online from April 4 to 12, with the final round and solution defense taking place on April 14 in Moscow. Participants will work with derivatives on Russian interest rates: determining market expectations based on quotes and using the results to solve problems at the intersection of macroeconomic analysis, monetary policy, and financial mathematics.

Submit application for participation Participation in the intensive course is open until March 9th. Hackathon selection results will be announced by March 24th.

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Financial news: 2026-02-13, deposit auction 22,026,033 of the Interregional Federal Treasury in the field of liquidity management will be held.

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Application selection parameters
Date of the application selection 2026-02-13
Unique identifier for the selection of applications 22,026,033
Deposit currency rubles
Type of funds Single Treasury Account
The maximum amount of funds placed on bank deposits, monetary units 50,000,000,000
Placement period, in days 4
Date of deposit 2026-02-13
Refund date 2026-02-17
Interest rate for placement of funds (fixed or floating) FIXED
Minimum fixed interest rate for placement of funds, % per annum 15.28
Basic floating interest rate for placement of funds –
Minimum spread, % per annum –
Terms and conditions for concluding a bank deposit agreement (fixed-term, replenishable or special) Urgent
Minimum amount of funds placed for one application, monetary units 1,000,000,000
Maximum number of applications from one credit institution, pcs. 2
Conditions for the offsetting of mutual obligations under bank deposit agreements, repurchase agreements and securities loan agreements (with or without offsetting mutual obligations) Without offsetting mutual obligations
Application Selection Form (Open with Random Ending, Closed, Open with Extension) Open with random ending
Application selection schedule (Moscow time)
Venue for the selection of applications Moscow Exchange PJSC
Applications accepted: from 10:00 to 10:10
Pre-applications: from 10:00 to 10:05
Applications in competition mode: from 10:05 to 10:10
Random trade completion period (sec.): 120
Bet step:
Time step (sec.):
Extension period end time:
Formation of a consolidated register of applications: from 10:30 to 11:00
Setting a cut-off percentage and/or recognizing the selection of applications as unsuccessful: from 10:30 to 11:10
Formation of a consolidated register of bank deposit agreements: from 11:10 to 11:30
Information on settlements In accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 64 and 65 of the Order of the Federal Treasury dated September 18, 2025 No. 8n
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Financial news: 02/13/2026, 14-18 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the SU26231RMFS9 security (OFZ 26231) were changed.

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February 13, 2026, 2:18 PM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC) on 13.02.2026, 14-18 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 14.33) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 165.01 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 50.0%) of the security SU26231RMFS9 (OFZ 26231) were changed.

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Sovcombank has been named one of the top reliable banks in Russia, becoming a two-time winner of the Financial Elite of Russia award.

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Sovcombank Press Service

Sovcombank confirmed its status as a leader in the financial market and strengthened its position among the country's most reliable banks by winning the 20th anniversary "Financial Elite of Russia" Award in two key categories: "Reliability" and "Innovative Development." The awards ceremony took place on February 11 at the reception hall of the Main Directorate of the Pension Fund of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Experts and the professional community noted the bank's financial stability, transparency, and high level of business reputation and trust.

These two awards reflect the bank's balanced strategy: a long-standing business reputation and financial stability go hand in hand with technological leadership. Innovation at Sovcombank has long ceased to be a separate area – it has become the foundation of the business. A systematic approach to development enables the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, making them accessible to both large corporations and private clients.

The scale of the business, financial stability, and reputation built over many years of operation form the foundation of trust that is projected for decades to come.

"Thank you to the jury for their high praise and attention to our work. A special thank you to our clients. You are our greatest inspirations. Your ambitious goals drive us to constantly seek new solutions and stay one step ahead. And our most important focus is our team. You guys are geniuses and drivers of progress! Thank you for every breakthrough, for believing that no problem is unsolvable. This award is a testament to our shared success!" said Andrey Panarin, Managing Director of Sovcombank's Corporate and Investment Business Development Department.

*Sovcombank is included in the list of systemically important credit institutions of the Russian Federation (data from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, 07.10.2025). The Bank's credit ratings: Expert RA – ruAA, stable; ACRA – AA, stable; NCR – AA, stable.

PJSC "Sovcombank", TIN 4401116480, ID a-485 erid: F7NfYUJCUneTUxGwCLXA

19:30 02/12/2026

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Financial news: 02/12/2026 The Investment Agency will hold a deposit auction.

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Parameters
Date of the deposit auction February 12, 2026
Placement currency RUB
Maximum amount of funds placed (in placement currency) 96,500,000
Accommodation period, days 175
Date of deposit February 12, 2026
Refund date August 6, 2026
Minimum interest rate for placement, % per annum 14
Conditions of imprisonment, urgent or special Urgent
Minimum amount of funds placed per application (in placement currency) 9,000,000
Maximum number of applications from one Participant, pcs. 1
Auction form, open or closed Open
Basis of the Treaty General Agreement
Schedule (Moscow time)
Preliminary applications from 12:15 to 12:30
Applications in competition mode from 12:30 to 12:40
Setting a cut-off percentage or declaring the auction invalid until 1:10 p.m.
Additional terms and conditions Placement of funds without the possibility of early withdrawal of the deposit, monthly payment of interest
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Financial News: Investor activity on the Moscow Exchange's debt market has increased by half.

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In January 2026, 710.8 thousand private investors (51% compared to the same period in 2025) conducted transactions with debt securities on secondary trading on the Moscow Exchange; their share in the volume of bond trading was 24.0% (23.9% in January 2025).

In January, private investors invested 93.5 billion rubles in bonds on the Moscow Exchange stock market. Of this amount, 46.8% were invested in ruble-denominated OFZs, 50.1% in ruble-denominated corporate bonds, and another 3.1% in foreign currency bonds.

Secondary trading volume in the bond marketyu1sch In January 2026, the volume of secondary trading in OFZs amounted to 0.93 trillion rubles (24.3% of January 2025). This included secondary trading in OFZs amounting to 551 billion rubles (74.5% of January 2025), and non-government bonds amounting to 376.1 billion rubles (26.0% of January 2025).

The primary market volume in January 2026 amounted to 546 billion rubles. OFZs accounted for 22.2% of the primary market volume (13.8% in January 2025).

In the over-the-counter trading segment with the Central Counterparty in January 2026, it amounted to 166.3 billion rubles (43.8% compared to January 2025).

 

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