A federal government loan cut may leave the regions to fend for themselves
Officials remain upbeat as markets wobble and exchange rates erode dollar-denominated funds
Although the government isn’t deep in debt, citizens are spending more than they earn as real incomes fall
Investors' gold buying spree is a sign of worse to come for currencies
In an effort to drive up GDP, Sberbank plans to promote plastic
Payroll tax hikes target the wrong people and could lead to ‘gray schemes,’ experts warn
The president shifts tasks to regional governments in a decentralization drive
Repayments could get cheaper, but other problems remain in the real estate market
Two proposals are competing, as a June 30 deadline looms
Investors say that reforms are the key to making Moscow a leading stock market
Ikano Group might be looking for a chain of retail bank branches
Moscow's movers and shakers head to London to promote the city's financial prospects
Airport owners in talks with government over new runway
The government is fighting inflation by putting pressure on manufacturers – but the tactic can backfire
Swiss accounts are frozen and oil prices spell trouble
Lenders hit out at claims that over 300 will go to the wall if there is another crisis
Banks are headhunting the top talent as lenders catch up after the crisis
The rouble can rise if it helps combat inflation
MasterCard and Visa criticise plans to force all transaction to be processed on Russian soil
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