Bank of Russia
Bank of Russia sees inflation out of monetary policy control
Improvements to the transmission mechanism should enable the Russian central bank to target inflation more effectively, but prices will be influenced predominantly by non-monetary factors
Russians vote to choose new rouble symbol
Central Bank of Russia says more than 102,000 people voted in the first day of its online poll to choose a symbol to represent the nation's currency; voting is open until December 5
Bank of Russia slashes forex intervention target
Halved intervention target brings rouble closer to free-float; IMF tells central bank to maintain reform momentum and resist calls to loosen policy
Bank of Russia raises inflation target for next year to 5%
Hike is prompted by anticipated increase in regulated prices; central bank argues prior target of 4.5% would force tightening of monetary policy and risk stifling growth
Central Bank of Russia simplifies interest rate policy
New measures will streamline the interest rates that the central bank targets; changes brought in two days after the appointment of a new deputy governor for monetary policy
Bank of Russia names G-20 summit co-ordinator as first deputy governor
Ksenia Yudayeva takes over as one of four 'first deputies' from Alexei Ulyukayev, who was made an economics minister earlier this year
Central bank insider selected to run Russia's new ‘mega-regulator'
As head of the FMS, Sergey Shvetsov, a Bank of Russia deputy, will be in charge of ‘controlling, regulating and supervising' the country's financial markets from September 1
Bank of Russia overhauls organisation as it prepares for expanded remit
Responsibility for financial regulation will shift from a government body to the central bank in September; the bank has also created new departments of monetary policy and statistics
Russian central bank introduces new instrument for cheaper funding
New Bank of Russia governor brings in policy to auction 12-month loans to banks with a starting price 150bp under the standard 12-month repo rate
Bank Russia to become ‘mega-regulator' with mandate for growth
New law set to be enacted in September will hand the central bank responsibility for almost all of Russia's financial system, and give monetary policy a broader mandate to support ‘sustainable growth'
People: Bank of Russia deputy joins government; Bank of Lithuania appoints deputy chair
Bank of Russia's first deputy chairman appointed as economic development minister; former Lithuanian finance minister moves to central bank as Darius Petrauskas departs; Kevin Feldman joins WGC
Bank of Russia easing could 'jeopardise' inflation anchor
IMF releases Article IV consultation with Russia; encourages central bank to focus on inflation objectives and warns rate cuts would jeopardise ability to hit target range this year and next
Nabiullina faces ‘open question’ of how Bank of Russia will address growth
Elvira Nabiullina becomes Bank of Russia chairman on June 24; Deutsche Bank Russia research head plays down talk of an ‘excessive swing’ towards monetary easing
Putin picks economic adviser as Bank of Russia chief
Elvira Nabiullina nominated to succeed Sergey Ignatiev as chairman of the Bank of Russia; faces challenge of maintaining monetary policy credibility despite close ties to the Kremlin
Bank of Russia warns some banks must enhance capital adequacy
Financial stability review says financial conditions remain ‘quite favourable’, but raises concerns over a downward trend in capital adequacy
Bank of Russia increases inflation target for 2013
Guidelines for monetary policy in Russia over the next three years include revised inflation goal for 2013; inflation overshoots target band in 2012
Russia holds interest rate as indicators stabilise
Russian central bank board of directors say inflation has fallen to 6.4% and economic activity has slowed
Bank of Russia reveals 2011 annual report
Russian economy grew while central bank battled inflation; exchange rate policy adjusted in transition to fully floating regime
Central banks are major driver of gold prices, says GFMS
Latest Thomson Reuters GFMS gold survey finds central banks are supporting gold prices via large purchases; adverse economic climate and quantitative easing also contributing to price increase
IMF urges Russian central bank to tighten policy
Article IV consultation recommends ‘gradual further tightening’ of monetary policy; preparation needed for informal inflation targeting in 2014
Russia takes lead in gold purchases in May
Latest World Gold Council figures show Bank of Russia increased gold reserves by largest amount in May; council says emerging markets purchases viewed as a part of ‘broader theme’
Bank of Russia reports solid financial stability in 2011
Financial Stability Review paints good picture of Russian economy in 2011; details steps taken to ensure continued stability
Central bankers gather in Davos for World Economic Forum
Central banking is a hot topic at this year's World Economic Forum; attendees of the event discuss issues in Russia, Poland, China and more
Russia gears up for central securities depository
Russian central securities depository (CSD) could be ready by the end of 2012, although there is more work to be done