Banking and finance
Alerts
15August2014
Changes in the rules for admitting foreign securities to the Russian financial markets
Pepeliaev Group advises you that the Russian Federal Law No. 218-FZ “On Amending Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation” came into effect on August 2, 2014. The Law simplifies the procedure for foreign securities to be admitted to the Russian financial markets.
29July2014
Сhanges to the regulation of operations on foreign accounts (deposits) of Russian residents
Pepeliaev Group advises that Federal Law No. 218-FZ dated 21 July 2014 has expanded the list of cases when funds may be credited to foreign accounts of Russian residents and has provided for an obligation on the part of individuals who are Russian residents to provide reports to the tax authority concerning operations on foreign accounts.
16May2014
Creating a national system of payment cards and other amendments to legislation regarding payment services
Pepeliaev Group advises that on 5 May 2014 amendments to Federal Law No. 161-FZ 'On a national payment system' were published and came into force. This significantly affects the procedure under which payment systems are organised and function within the Russian Federation.
31January2014
New Central Bank Approval Procedure for the Management, Directors and Shareholders of Credit Organizations
Pepeliaev Group advises that the new Regulation No. 408-P of the Central Bank of Russia (“CBR”) comes into force on January 31, 2014. This establishes a new procedure for the CBR to approve candidates for management positions at banks, as well as to attest to the business reputation of Board members and shareholders holding more that 10% of the shares in the bank in question.