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Cooperation between the IAEA and international financial institutions in the nuclear field: from diplomacy to practical action

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Cooperation between the IAEA and international financial institutions in the nuclear field: from diplomacy to practical action

The IAEA, together with the World Bank Group, other international financial institutions and multilateral development banks, has entered a new stage of cooperation.

February 15, 2026

Jeffrey Donovan, IAEA Department of Nuclear Energy

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi met with representatives of the World Bank Group, the Asian Development Bank, the EBRD, the OPEC Fund, and other banks during their official visit to IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, 15 January 2026. Photo: D. Calma/IAEA

The IAEA, together with the World Bank Group, other international financial institutions (IFIs) and multilateral development banks (MDBs), has entered a new phase of engagement, moving from diplomatic agreements to practical project implementation as the Agency expands its support for their efforts to use nuclear energy for development.

Following the signing of a landmark partnership agreement on nuclear energy cooperation between the IAEA and the World Bank Group (WBG) last June, a workshop was held earlier this month at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna to discuss next steps, including expanding cooperation with other international financial institutions and multilateral development banks, clarifying roles, aligning technical and regulatory requirements, and implementing concrete measures to assist countries in developing nuclear energy, taking into account IAEA nuclear safety, security, and non-proliferation standards.

Expanding cooperation

The seminar brought together leading experts from not only the World Bank Group but also other major financial institutions, including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the OPEC Fund for International Development. Participants discussed issues such as radioactive waste management, emergency preparedness and response, and the development of the institutional framework necessary for investors to support large-scale nuclear infrastructure projects.

"Building on the agreements recently reached with international financial institutions, we view their practical implementation as a priority," said IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi. "It is crucial for us that leading experts from these organizations have gathered here at the IAEA today to outline ways to expand our cooperation and support countries in various areas of nuclear energy and non-energy technology applications—from health and food security to water resource management and environmental protection."

Last June, in Paris, Director-General Grossi and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation in three areas: building a nuclear energy knowledge base within the WBG, supporting the long-term operation of existing nuclear power plants, and advancing small modular reactor (SMR) technology. This agreement marked the Group's first formal resumption of nuclear energy activities in decades and served as a signal for other international financial institutions to follow suit.

Additional agreements

Since then, the IAEA has entered into cooperation agreements with other MDBs, including the Asian Development Bank and the OPEC Fund, demonstrating a more coordinated approach among international organizations to assessing the potential role of nuclear energy in generating clean and reliable electricity. This is particularly relevant for countries seeking sustainable economic growth while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

"The World Bank Group is rethinking its approach and renewing its engagement in nuclear energy, thereby expanding countries' ability to meet their energy needs," said Lauren Culver, Senior Energy Specialist at the WBG. "This workshop provided an important opportunity to deepen our collaboration with the IAEA and strengthen our capacity to finance nuclear projects that comply with IAEA standards on nuclear safety, security, regulatory frameworks, and non-proliferation safeguards."

The seminar focused on legal aspects, namely how funding to support institutional and policy reforms can facilitate the adoption of international treaties and the incorporation of nuclear safety, security and safeguards obligations into national legislation.

Other sessions examined the role of development banks in financing technical work during the preparatory phase, which often precedes major investment decisions. These activities include developing feasibility studies for SMRs, planning for radioactive waste disposal, and developing infrastructure during the initial stages. Issues related to the front-end of the fuel cycle were also discussed, including conducting comprehensive assessment missions for the uranium production cycle, as well as the role of research reactors as a key element in building nuclear capability.

Environmental and social standards

During the discussions, special attention was also paid to compliance with environmental and social standards. "Environmental and social standards are not a formality, but the foundation of responsible investment. We were particularly pleased to collaborate with the IAEA and other financial institutions that are committed to their proper application, particularly in the area of nuclear energy safety," emphasized Gerardo Parco, Acting Director for Sustainable Development and Climate Change at the OPEC Fund for International Development.

“This workshop demonstrated how the EBRD can leverage the IAEA’s expertise and experience to support countries in developing nuclear energy in a safe and sustainable manner, while ensuring investor confidence,” said Debbie Cousins, Director of Operations in the Environment and Sustainability Department at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. “Building on the IAEA’s more than 30 years of experience in 170 member states, we can develop a robust approach to ESG risk management that benefits operators and regulators, host countries, and investors alike. The EBRD looks forward to further strengthening this partnership as a model for responsible support of nuclear energy by multilateral development banks.”

The seminar marked a transition to a more coordinated collaboration. During the discussions, interest was also expressed in holding similar events at the regional level, as developing countries are seeing growing demand for nuclear technology.

"The seminar provided a unique opportunity to gain a detailed understanding of nuclear safety, waste management, emergency response, and related areas," noted Ki Young Nam, Lead Energy Economist at the Asian Development Bank. "Given its relevance and practical significance, holding a similar seminar for the Asian Development Bank would be highly beneficial for further strengthening nuclear energy programs in the Asia-Pacific region."

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Congratulations to the leading and young scientists of the university!

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RUDN University held a gala ceremony to present its annual Science and Innovation Award. Four university scientists were awarded the prize: Dmitry Kucher, Olga Lomakina, Konstantin Gomonov, and Vyacheslav Begishev.

The award dates back to 2006. Initially, it was called the Academic Council Prize for Active Research, and in 2009, it acquired the status of a university prize in science and innovation. In 2024, the competition terms were updated: for the first time, two categories were introduced: "Leading Scientists" and "Young Scientists" (previously, young researchers received a separate grant). Each category will award one winner in the "Natural and Technical Sciences" category and one winner in the "Social Sciences and Humanities" category.

The prize is awarded by secret ballot for a set of scientific results:

For outstanding achievements of a theoretical or applied nature; for the results of research that have made a significant contribution to the development of the natural, technical, social and humanitarian sciences; for the development of new equipment and progressive technologies that ensure innovative development of the economy and social sphere.

The laureates are authors of high-level publications, textbooks and monographs, leaders in attracting external funding, creating and commercializing the results of intellectual activity (RIA), and executors of grants from major scientific foundations.

Let's take a closer look at this year's winners.

Category "Leading Scientists"

Natural and technical sciences

Dmitry Evgenievich Kucher is a candidate of technical sciences and associate professor at the Department of Rational Nature Management at the Institute of Ecology.

Regalia: Corresponding Member of the Russian Ecological Academy and the Russian Academy of Quality; Member of the Russian Geographical Society; Honored Builder of the Moscow Region.

Positions: Director of the Scientific Center for Research, Integrated Design, and Development of Urban and Agricultural Sectors; Senior Researcher at the Institute of Ecology; Deputy Head of the Greenhouse Gas Verification and Validation Authority.

Research area: environmental safety, risk management, geoecology.

Achievements: Author of over 200 publications, two patents, and three databases. Leader in the commercialization of RIAs at RUDN University in 2023. Winner of the "Best Lecturer at RUDN University" competition (3rd place) in 2025. Regular moderator of the RUDN University conference on sustainable development goals (section on sustainable urban development). Over the past five years, under Dmitry Evgenievich's leadership, more than 30 R&D projects have been completed, raising approximately 33 million rubles, and RIAs worth over 3 million rubles have been commercialized.

Scientific development:

Dmitry Evgenievich developed a risk-oriented organizational management system that includes a full cycle of risk identification, classification, quantitative assessment, and ranking, followed by the implementation of mitigation measures and effectiveness monitoring.

The scientist substantiated the concept of "acceptable risk" as key to risk management and the implementation of the precautionary principle. He proposed his own typology of human attitudes toward risk (11 types) and, for the first time, combined "pure" risks (life, health, ecology) and speculative risks (finance, management, personnel, quality) into a single model.

The approach is applicable to developing regulations and metrics, training personnel, determining funding priorities, and making engineering and organizational decisions. The key benefit is improving the actual safety of crowded facilities and the sustainability of management decisions.

Social Sciences and Humanities

Olga Valentinovna Lomakina is a Doctor of Philological Sciences and Professor of the Department of Foreign Languages at the Faculty of Philology.

Research area: phraseology, paremiology, linguistic axiology.

Achievements: Author of over 270 scientific publications, a recognized leader in the field of linguistics, guest editor of Scopus journals, recipient of honorary certificates from the Rector of RUDN University and a letter of gratitude from the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. Since 2015, Olga Valentinovna has led an international paremiological seminar, bringing together researchers from various countries.

Scientific development:

Olga Lomakina, as part of a research group, presented paremiology as a distinct branch of linguistics studying minor genres of folklore. Her fundamental contribution is embodied in a trilogy of works: "Paremiology in Discourse," "Paremiology Without Borders," and "Paremiology at the Crossroads of Languages and Cultures." The scholar proposed a theory of axioparemiology based on a description of the value constants and value variables of supra-word units in natural languages. Her research papers are devoted to the multi-paradigmatic study of stable units in different languages, exploring how the value system of an entire people is reflected in proverbs and sayings.

The uniqueness of this approach lies in its multifaceted nature: the paremiological space of language is presented as an expanded text, allowing for a deeper understanding of a specific linguistic culture. This is not simply a study of the text, but a deciphering of the cultural code through the unity and diversity of the value orientations of a multiethnic society.

Category "Young Scientists"

Natural and technical sciences

Vyacheslav Olegovich Begishev is a Doctor of Technical Sciences and Associate Professor at the Department of Probability Theory and Cybersecurity at the Institute of Computer Science and Telecommunications (Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences).

Research area: 5G/5G/6G wireless communication networks.

Achievements: Manager and executor of grants from the Russian Science Foundation, author of over 30 articles in leading international journals, including TOP-1% and TOP-5% (Scopus) publications over the past 5 years. Member of dissertation councils at RUDN University and MIPT, regular reviewer of prestigious first- and second-quartile scientific journals, author of two books, three textbooks on 5G/6G communication networks, and six research papers.

Scientific development:

Vyacheslav Begishev has developed a technology that ensures stable, high-speed wireless communication even when the user is moving or holding the device. For the end user, this means stable and uninterrupted data transmission, reduced power consumption, and the ability to use new services (VR/AR, cloud computing, telemedicine) on future mobile networks.

The technology enables early detection of potential radio channel blockage (for example, by a person or moving objects) and automatic switching to an alternative beam or base station before the connection is lost. The probability of connection loss is reduced from 30% to 5%.

The scientist developed algorithms for proactive blocking detection, intelligent beamforming control, and machine-learning-based user application identification methods. The proposed solutions were implemented and experimentally validated on a prototype 6G communication channel with an operating frequency of up to 156 GHz and a data transfer rate of up to 12 Gbps.

The development's uniqueness lies in its integrated approach, which combines mathematical modeling, methods of queuing theory, stochastic geometry, and machine learning with experimental verification on a real 6G system prototype.

Social Sciences and Humanities

Konstantin Gennadievich Gomonov is a candidate of economic sciences and associate professor at the Department of Economic and Mathematical Modeling at the Faculty of Economics.

Research area: sustainable development, circular economy, energy efficient technologies.

Achievements: Leader and implementer of six research projects, including a grant from the Russian Science Foundation and a grant from the President of the Russian Federation. Author of over 40 scientific papers, including publications in first- and second-quartile journals, as well as a monograph.

Scientific developments:

Konstantin Gomonov has created a comprehensive set of tools for assessing and forecasting the development of the circular economy and hydrogen energy:

A hierarchical system of 22 comprehensive indicators for assessing the circular economy. Allows you to objectively measure and compare the level of development of the circular economy in different countries and regions, identify lagging areas and priorities for government policy.
Software tools in Python with integration of EXIOBASE and Eurostat databases. Automates complex circular transformation efficiency calculations, ensures reproducible results, and accelerates change monitoring.
Dynamic clustering of countries using machine learning to identify typological groups according to the level of development of the circular economy and tracking their evolution. Allows countries to define their position and adopt best practices.
Hybrid model for assessing the environmental and economic efficiency of hydrogen technologies (DEA + LCA + VSD). Provides a multi-criteria assessment of hydrogen production process chains taking into account environmental, economic and social aspects.
Methodology for predicting the dynamics of green hydrogen cost reduction based on learning curves. Helps determine when to achieve cost competitiveness with traditional energy sources.
A model for assessing the potential for price competitiveness of green hydrogen in the domestic market of the Russian Federation. Identifies key competitive factors for targeted industry support.
A system of integral indicators for evaluating hydrogen projects with a software product. Provides a standardized assessment based on six groups of criteria, taking into account positive externalities.
Taxonomy of tools for stimulating the production of low-carbon hydrogen in the EAEU countries with a selection algorithm. Systematizes state support measures and offers a methodology for selecting effective instruments, taking into account the specifics of the EAEU.

Congratulations to the 2025 RUDN University Prize winners in Science and Innovation! Their outstanding achievements make an invaluable contribution to the development of the university and Russian and global science. We wish you new discoveries, inspiration, and the successful implementation of your boldest ideas!

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On February 16, 2026, PREMIER supported the Leukemia Foundation's charity ski race to help adult patients diagnosed with blood cancer.

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The PREMIER online cinema partnered with the annual charity ski race "It's Time to Live," organized by the Leukemia Foundation. The event took place on February 14 at Larisa Lazutina Park in Odintsovo and brought together children, parents, sports enthusiasts, professional athletes, and Olympic champions to support adult patients with hematological oncology diseases.

Actress Daria Rudenok and director Ilya Sovetov participated in the event, running the 2- and 5-kilometer races. As a partner, PREMIER prepared gifts for the winners and included an online cinema subscription in the participants' starter packages.

Since 2014, the Leukemia Foundation has been providing targeted and systematic assistance to adults diagnosed with blood cancer throughout Russia. Over the past 11 years, the foundation has implemented over 12,000 cases and raised over 1.5 billion rubles for patient treatment and project activities. The organization unites people so that every adult in the country can receive timely and high-quality medical care, undergo treatment, and regain their lives.

The charity ski run was an opportunity to remind people that support and reliable information about blood cancer diagnoses are important not only for patients, but for society as a whole.

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Polytechnic University and JSC VTI have agreed to cooperate in science, education, and high technology.

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Andrey Rudskoy, Rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and Ivan Boltenkov, Director General of the All-Russian Thermal Engineering Institute (JSC VTI), signed a cooperation agreement aimed at integrating scientific and educational potential and jointly implementing Russia's state scientific and technological policy.

The agreement provides for long-term and systematic cooperation in science, education, and high technology. The key goal of the partnership is to develop highly qualified human resources and create conditions for training specialists in demand in the energy and related sectors.

The document covers a wide range of areas. JSC VTI and SPbPU plan to jointly develop and implement educational and research programs in priority areas of science and technology, build an innovative infrastructure, and develop experimental and instrumentation capabilities. Particular emphasis is placed on import substitution and technological development, including through the unification of the engineering competencies, research base, and educational resources of the country's two leading scientific schools.

Our collaboration will focus on developing additive technologies in the energy sector. Furthermore, we will jointly develop technologies for producing hydrogen from solid fuel. We will also conduct joint educational activities and train personnel for the energy industry, including postgraduate research fellows," noted SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

As noted in the agreement, joint initiatives are aimed at developing competitive master's and doctoral programs, as well as continuing education programs. These programs will be tailored to the real needs of the energy industry and will focus on training specialists capable of working with modern and advanced technologies. Measures to enhance the academic and professional mobility of researchers, faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates are also envisaged.

For VTI, consolidating efforts with leading engineering universities is the foundation for sustainable development in the industry. Combining our Institute's scientific school with the educational potential of the Polytechnic University allows us to closely align personnel training with real-world energy challenges and lay the groundwork for technological sovereignty, emphasized Ivan Boltenkov, CEO of JSC VTI.

A separate area of cooperation will be the organization and holding of joint scientific events—conferences, seminars, schools, and roundtables, including those involving young scientists and students. These formats are designed to facilitate the exchange of experience and the development of competencies among participants. The result will be the development of a professional community and the intellectual potential of the country.

Thus, the agreement lays the foundation for a sustainable partnership between JSC VTI and SPbPU and is of strategic importance for improving the domestic energy sector.

Reference: The All-Russian Heat Engineering Institute (JSC VTI) is a leading research center founded in 1921. It has been awarded two Orders of the Red Banner of Labor for its achievements in the energy sector. Its CEO is Ivan Boltenkov.

The Institute plays a vital role in the development of the Russian energy sector, conducting fundamental and applied research, design, and testing for the country's energy companies. It is a national center for excellence and training of highly qualified personnel.

VTI's scientific potential is concentrated in nine research departments and 22 laboratories, covering the entire spectrum of thermal power engineering—from the commissioning and operation of power plants to the implementation of digital and environmentally innovative technologies. The institute has extensive experience developing regulatory and technical documentation, creating industry standards, and implementing thousands of R&D projects.

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SPbGASU and NGASU (SibStrIn) are expanding their cooperation in the field of construction technology and organization.

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Lecturer of the Department of Technology and Organization of Construction at NSUACE Roman Kotkov, Vladimir Molodin and Roman Motylev

The period between the winter exam session for part-time students and the start of the spring semester for full-time students is traditionally considered a time of relative calm. However, for the faculty and research departments of SPbGASU, it often becomes particularly intense and productive. The end of January was marked by an important professional meeting in the field of "Construction Technology and Organization" (TOS).

A constructive and creative meeting was held in Novosibirsk between Roman Motylev, Head of the Department of Construction Organization at SPbGASU, Candidate of Technical Sciences, and Associate Professor, and Vladimir Molodin, Vice-Rector for Research at the Novosibirsk State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SibStrIn), Head of the Department of Construction Technology and Organization, Doctor of Technical Sciences, and Professor.

During the visit, the colleagues visited Technonicol's research center and the Knauf-NGASU (SibStrIn) Consulting Center, which showcases modern, innovative finishing and roofing technologies. Of particular interest was NGASU's collaboration with PERI, a global manufacturer of formwork and scaffolding, as part of the "Universities" project, which aims to integrate advanced manufacturing solutions into the educational process.

One of the key areas of work for the SPbGASU Department of TOS is improving construction methods in extreme climatic conditions. The department's research enables efficient construction and ensures the reliable operation of buildings and structures at subzero temperatures. The department operates a laboratory for studying winter concreting processes, creating a solid scientific and experimental foundation for further research.

The meeting resulted in agreements to expand cooperation between the universities. The parties expressed their willingness to participate in research and practical conferences, exchange experiences in organizing the educational process and implementing research projects, and participate in dissertation review and serve as leading organizations.

The development of partnerships between SPbGASU and NGASU (SibStrIn) opens up new opportunities for strengthening scientific schools and training highly qualified specialists in the field of construction technology and organization.

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Breaking: Iranian Navy begins exercises in the Strait of Hormuz – media

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Cairo, February 16 (Xinhua) — The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval forces have begun exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim reported on Monday.

The main objectives of the exercises are to “assess the readiness of the IRGC naval units, review security plans and possible scenarios for mutual military response in the face of security and military threats in the strait area, and wisely utilize Iran’s geopolitical advantages in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman,” the statement said. –0–

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A Rosatom enterprise opened a School of Mathematical Modeling at Novosibirsk State University.

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On February 16, 2026, the opening of the Modeling School of the Joint-Stock Company Engineering and Technical Center JET (JSC ETC JET, part of JSC Rosatom Service) took place at Novosibirsk State University (NSU).

Rosatom places special emphasis on training qualified personnel and supporting the comprehensive development of young people, including in engineering and mathematics. Established at the country's leading technical universities, the JET Engineering and Technology Center's Modeling Schools immerse final-year students in mathematical modeling and develop digital competencies relevant to the IT market.

Training at the Modeling School is based on the domestic innovative platform for mathematical modeling and digital twin creation, REPEAT (developed by JSC ITC JET). The Modeling School will provide comprehensive training for engineers in digital modeling.

"Creating our own modern developments and innovations for industry, training highly qualified specialists in technology and mathematics, and developing centers of excellence—these and other objectives for strengthening Russia's technological sovereignty are our goals as we expand the School of Modeling network. We believe that active and motivated NSU students—future graduates of the School of Modeling—will join the growing ranks of professionals capable of solving problems of national importance," noted Sergey Bukreev, Director of JET LAB.

As part of our development strategy, the university aims to strengthen the participation of industrial partners in educational projects. This helps us train specialists who, even during their studies, are immersed in the real industry environment, participating in projects and solving problems initiated by companies. Rosatom State Corporation is one of the university's key industrial partners. Since 2024, we have been working with a joint program. Master's program "Digital Twins and Scientific Engineering" on Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics"The opening of the Modeling School marks a new and important stage in our collaboration. I am confident that this will open up additional opportunities for our students," commented NSU Rector and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Dmitry Pyshny.

The School of Modeling at RSU has joined the growing network of engineering and mathematical schools of JSC "ITC "JET": students from KSPEU (Kazan), TPU (Tomsk), DSTU (Rostov-on-Don), KubSTU (Krasnodar), MPEI (Moscow), UrFU (Yekaterinburg), RSU (Moscow), and LETI (St. Petersburg) are already learning the basics of mathematical modeling on REPEAT.

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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

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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.

Contact information for media: 7 (495) 363-3232PR@moex.com

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Financial news: Information on applications received for inclusion in the List of self-regulatory organizations of arbitration managers.

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Came into force on January 11, 2016 Federal Law of July 13, 2015 No. 223-FZ "On self-regulatory organizations in the financial market and on amendments to Articles 2 and 6 of the Federal Law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation" (hereinafter referred to as the Law), which regulates the procedure for obtaining the status of a self-regulatory organization in the financial market (hereinafter referred to as SRO), requirements for governing bodies, basic and internal standards for the activities of SROs, as well as relations arising between financial organizations and SROs.

According to Article 26 of the Law, the Bank of Russia maintains a unified register in the financial market, which contains the name of the SRO, the date of the decision on inclusion in the register, the types of activities in relation to which the SRO carries out self-regulation, the TIN, OGRN, address, and a list of SRO members.

According to Article 33 of the Law, self-regulatory organizations uniting credit consumer cooperatives were included in the unified register of self-regulatory organizations in the financial market from the date of entry into force of the Law and were assigned the status of SRO.

The law provides for the obligation for financial organizations listed in Part 1 of Article 3 of the Law to become a member of one of the self-regulatory organizations within one hundred and eighty days from the date the non-profit organization receives the status of a self-regulatory organization in the financial market in relation to the type of activity carried out by the financial organization.

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