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A better footing for the markets
Russia’s investment rating upgrade is good news for the bond market as Vladimir Putin faces the first real opposition to his government since his election to the presidency five years ago. Ben Aris reports.
Bonds prove irresistible
Russia’s bond market has been quiet after last year’s banking scare. But it looks set to take off again with a bang, as Ben Aris reports from Moscow.
The middle way
Reform is altering Russia’s banking landscape and, by leveraging innovation, entrepreneurship and product development capability, Russia’s mid-sized banks appear well-armed to profit from change. Rick Butler reports.
Consumer spending
Though such thinking is indicative of the attention bank executives are paying to their core businesses, steps are being taken that will change the playing field. Though it appears as bordering on counter-intuitive, most mid-sized banks are making a sustained push to drive up retail customer numbers as a means of cashing in on the country’s rising tide of consumerism.
Local knowledge goes a long way
Government intervention in the Russian energy sector is providing an unexpected fillip to local investment banks offering mergers and acquisitions advisory services. Rick Butler reports.
All in the timing
A plentiful source of finance for Russian corporates with access to Western capital, syndicated loans are emerging as a domestic funding option. By Rick Butler.
Flood warning for Russian IPOs
The search for capital by Russian firms has boosted the country’s IPO levels. Ben Aris considers recent issues and the likely progress of the market.
