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The Bank of Russia may reduce its key rate to 11-12% by the end of next year if inflation continues to slow steadily. According to Marina Chekurova, head of the Expert RA agency, active monetary policy easing will begin in the second half of the year, and the market is already waiting for the first step from the Central Bank today.

The Bank of Russia continued to adjust its monetary policy. Since December 22, 2025, the key rate has been reduced to 16%, reflecting a slowdown in inflation and the regulator's desire to return price growth to the target level in the medium term.

The President of Russia signed a law granting Rosfinmonitoring access to the Mir payment system, SBP, and universal QR code operations starting in 2026. The innovation is aimed at strengthening financial control and countering money laundering.

Ethiopia has launched a national instant payment system that will allow real-time transfers between banks. The new tool is aimed at accelerating financial settlements, reducing the share of cash transactions and supporting the digitalization of the economy, including foreign trade.

The discussion of the possible confiscation of Russian assets in the European Union is reaching the level of global financial risk. Economists warn that such a move could undermine confidence in the euro as one of the key reserve currencies. Against the background of growing competition in the global foreign exchange market, the issue of maintaining the stability and predictability of the European financial system is becoming particularly sensitive.

The Ministry of Finance announced plans to change the rules for the sale of imported goods on marketplaces. The reason was the identified cases of importation of products without payment of indirect taxes. In 2026, new control measures will be implemented, including a delivery confirmation system and a review of the thresholds for the use of STS.

The Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Russia have come to an agreement on the need to legalize the use of cryptocurrencies in foreign economic activity. The article describes the goals of the reform.

The Ministry of Finance has opened 47 new TIR corridors, changing the structure of international logistics. What this means for carriers and how to use the new features are discussed below.

The Ministry of Finance and the EEC clarified the accounting procedure for import royalties. Now royalties are included in the customs value of goods only in full, without the possibility of partial calculation.

Stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) have transformed from a niche hobby into a serious competitor for traditional banks. Experts' concerns are related to the massive outflow of customer deposits attracted by higher interest rates in the crypto world. The banking sector is facing an unprecedented challenge in recent decades.

The Ministry of Finance approved Order No. 45n: automatic distribution of DT through the EAEU, new powers of the CED, reservation of posts and addressable competencies. The entry is made after publication, no earlier than 1.12.2025.

The Ministry of Finance has approved new rules for registration and distribution of customs declarations. From December 2025, documents will be automatically sent between posts through the EAEU without the participation of inspectors.

The Ministry of Finance has developed a bill allowing customs to stop commercial vehicles on their own without police involvement. The changes also relate to the rules for storing goods in warehouses.

Starting from December 1, 2025, the Ministry of Finance will launch an automatic system for distributing customs declarations. The Customs Metro will speed up cargo clearance and eliminate the human factor when sending declarations between posts.

The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation has compiled a list of sites that will be available when the Internet is turned off. The list includes Public Services, Wildberries, Ozon, Sberbank, VKontakte and other key services. How the whitelist system works.

The first half of 2025 proved to be a turning point for the logistics sector. The decline in trade with China, the active search for alternative destinations and the growing demand for oversized transportation are forming a new market structure. Tatiana Kulyabina, CEO of the international logistics company Holding Finance Broker, shares observations and forecasts on key trends.