Bank of Russia
Bank of Russia caps daily forex interventions
The value of the ruble ‘will be determined predominantly by market factors' as of today, central bank says; former central banker describes move as a 'very big deal'
Bank of Russia hikes interest rates to stem ruble sell-off
Central bank raises key rate by 150bp to highest level since 2009 as currency reaches record low against dollar; spent $3bn propping up ruble on October 29
Bank of Russia to offer $50 billion through new FX repos
Russian central bank unveils new measures to boost short-term foreign exchange liquidity in markets, and will offer $50 billion between now and the end of 2016
Bank of Russia FX intervention hits $6bn
Governor Elvira Nabiullina says central bank will move ahead with switch to inflation-targeting regime as currency falls to record low
PBoC and Bank of Russia establishes $24.5bn swap line
Bank of Russia says deal provides opportunity to obtain liquidity 'whenever required'; trade between the two countries has more than doubled since 2008
Bank of Russia sells $1.4 billion to prop up ruble
Central bank intervenes in foreign exchange market to support currency as it continues to slide against the US dollar; commentators split over prospect of rate hike
Bank of Russia to complete shift to inflation targeting regime by 2015
Geopolitical tensions, increased food costs and financial market turmoil will not deter central bank from pursuing 4% inflation target that is to be phased in next year
Bank of Russia-owned Sberbank hit with EU sanctions
EU list of sanctioned state-owned banks includes central bank-owned Sberbank, despite the US leaving it off its list this week
Bank of Russia ready to act to cushion bank sanctions blow
US and EU sanctions are aimed at state-owned banks and could cover central bank-owned Sberbank - but sanctioning the Bank of Russia itself remains unthinkable
People: Deputy governors appointed in Russia and India
China Investment Corporation appoints fifth executive vice-president; new director of insurance supervision at the Central Bank of Ireland
Bank of Russia sells half its stake in Moscow bourse to SWF-led investor group
Sovereign funds and institutional investors lead purchase of 11% stake in Moscow stock exchange as central bank proceeds with mandated divestment
People: Czech comms head moves to general secretariat; RBNZ board names new member
Czech National Bank appoints Marek Petruš to head general secretariat; Tania Simpson named as RBNZ director; New Zealand SWF gets new CIO; Bank of Russia Moscow head on the move
Russia returns to floating ruble strategy as Ukraine pressure cools
Bank of Russia has reduced the amount it will intervene to prop up the ruble, signalling an easing of geopolitical pressure on the currency
CLS says it will adhere to US sanctions on Russia
The ruble looked set to become the 18th currency to be settled through CLS, and while both the CBR and the industry utility are committed to the deadline, political uncertainties remain
People: Bank of Russia replaces retiring deputy; Subbarao goes to Singapore
Bank of Russia appoints two to replace retiring deputy governor Golubev; former RBI governor takes visiting fellowship at National University of Singapore; and more
Bank of Russia hikes interest rates amid growing signs of stagflation
The Bank of Russia raised its suite of interest rates by 50 basis points after one percentage point inflation increase since mid-March; says ‘persistently high' oil prices have ‘stabilising effect'
People: New deputies at RBI and Bank of Latvia; Russia appoints director
RBI fills seat vacated by Anand Sinha; Zoja Razmusa becomes deputy governor at Bank of Latvia; Olga Alexandrovna appointed as director at the Bank of Russia
Russia boosts forex firepower as ruble weakness shifts inflation risks to upside
The Bank of Russia has quadrupled the amount it will spend to keep the ruble steady; inflation expected to stay low but central bank is alive to upside risks
Russia hikes rates as Ukraine crisis brings financial volatility
The Bank of Russia raised rates by 150bp today in an emergency measure aimed at taming currency volatility; Ukraine brings in tighter forex controls
CLS set to add Russian ruble in November, source says
Industry settlement utility CLS is poised to add the ruble to its currency universe in November
Russia 'welcomes' weaker currency as central bank sticks to float plan
Russian rouble is latest currency to be hit in emerging markets turmoil, but analysts believe the central bank will stick to its stated policy - or loosen their grip on the exchange rate
Russia says Bitcoin users will be suspected of money laundering
Central Bank of Russia joins roster of monetary authorities warning citizens off virtual currencies - but goes one step further in saying its use is against the law
Belarussian presidential decree sets out 2014 forward guidance
Belarus central bank's key refinancing rate will average between 14% and 16%, according to monetary policy guidelines approved by the president; exchange rate will be based on market forces
Central Bank of Russia picks official rouble symbol
The Russian currency will now have an official symbol after an open design competition came down to a public vote between five designs