Putin toughens punishment for stealing money from banking cards
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill tightening punishment for stealing money from banking cards or digital wallets into law.
Putin orders government to prevent unjustified freezing of bank accounts
President Vladimir Putin has tasked the government and the Central Bank of Russia with preparing amendments to legislation that would prevent unjustified freeze of bank accounts belonging to individuals and companies.
Bank customers won 61% cases over account operations in 2017 – business ombudsman
Bank customers won 61% cases challenging account operations within the application of legislation on combating money laundering and terrorism financing in 2017.
Top managers of Tatarstan bank suspected of siphoning $15.3 mln assets
Criminal cases have been opened against Chairman of Intechbank board in Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan Marsel Zaripov and his first deputy Yelena Naumova on suspicion of abuse of authority by siphoning off $15.3 mln in the bank’s assets.
Russian Central Bank blacklists nearly 5,800 bankers
The Central Bank of Russia has listed nearly 5,800 persons, who used to hold positions in credit and noncredit financial organizations, as well as those who used to be major shareholders in banks with tarnished business reputation, in a special database
Moscow court recovers $52 million from Russian Land Bank
The Moscow Commercial Court has granted a claim filed by the Deposit Insurance Agency (DIA) seeking to bring two ex-managers of the Russian Land Bank to subsidiary liability and recover 3.1 billion rubles (nearly $52 million) from them.
Moscow court declares Tempbank bankrupt
The Moscow Commercial Court has granted a motion of the Russia’s Central Bank seeking to declare Tempbank bankrupt.
Rambler ordered to pay $8,500 fine imposed by Russian Central Bank
The Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals has upheld a 500,000-ruble fine (about $8,500) imposed on Rambler Internet Holding by the Central Bank of Russia for refusal to provide user information.
Russian antimonopoly watchdog asked to check Alfa Capital for unfair competition
The Central Bank of Russia has filed with the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) a request to check Alfa Capital managing company for unfair competition.
Rambler appeals against $8,500 fine imposed by Central Bank
Rambler Internet Holding has filed an appeal against a 500,000-ruble fine (about $8,500) imposed on the company by the Central Bank of Russia for refusal to provide user information.
Russian Central Bank withdraws license from top 30 bank
Russia's Central Bank said on Friday that the license of Yugra bank, one of the top 30 banks, had been withdrawn.
Central Bank requests law enforcement to inquire into major Russian bank’s situation
The Central Bank of Russia has filed a request with law enforcement agencies in relation to activities of Yugra, one of the major Russian banks.
Russian Central bank receives right to block fraudsters in national segment of Internet
The Bank of Russia has received a right to initiate online blocking of fraudulent resources related to financial markets and national payment system in the .su domain.
Investigators visit Russian Central Bank to obtain documents related to MAB case
Russian investigators visited office of the Central Bank on Friday in order to obtain documents needed for investigation of a case against the Mezhdunarodny Aktsionerny Bank (MAB).
Russian Central Bank outlines crowdfunding regulation
Russia's Central Bank said in a statement on its website on Wednesday that a concept of crowdfunding regulation is ready.
Embezzlement schemes become more sophisticated - Bank of Russia
Schemes of embezzling funds are becoming more and more sophisticated, Artem Sychev, deputy head of the Bank of Russia's Chief Directorate of Information Security and Protection.
Russian Central Bank reports violations during “switch” deals
The Central Bank of Russia has identified market transactions corresponding to the trading scheme known as "switch," made in violation of Russian legislation.
Russian Central Bank to boost supervision of insurance companies
Russian Central Bank to tighten supervision over insurance companies and pay close attention to their financial records.
Ex-president of Antalbank detained on suspicion of large-scale embezzlement – report
Former president of Antalbank, Magomed Muhiyev has been detained on suspicion of his involvement in embezzlement of 30 million rubles ($400,000).
Russian Central Bank revokes license of Vneshprombank
The Central Bank of Russia has revoked an operating license of Vneshprombank.