EU adopts 19th sanctions package but fails to agree on frozen Russian assets
On 23 October, the European Union adopted the 19th sanctions package against Russia.
State Council investment committee mulls criteria for foreign companies' return to Russia
The principles governing the return to the Russian market of foreign companies that left the country after 2022 $ were discussed$ at a meeting of the State Council's investment committee.
12 foreign brands enter Russian market since January
In the first three quarters of 2025, 12 foreign brands, including brands from Europe and the United States, entered the Russian market, according to analytics by Commonwealth Partnership (CMWP) consulting company.
Government approves bill tightening oversight over foreign investment
The government commission on legislative activity has supported amendments by the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) to the $ Law$ on Foreign Investment in Businesses of Strategic Importance for National Defence and State Security, as well as respective amendments to laws on subsoil resources, competition protection, and natural monopolies. This was reported by RBC.
Moscow Exchange to launch "In" accounts for foreign investors in December
The National Clearing Centre (NCC, part of the Moscow Exchange Group) gave a presentation for banks and brokers on 24 October to unveil the workings and launch date of "In" accounts, which were introduced by presidential decree. This was reported by RBC Investments, citing the NCC documents and financial market sources.