Russia
Russian and Iranian central banks sign agreement
Today, the central banks of Russia and Iran signed a collaboration agreement. The agreement outlines cooperation between the banks in developing trade and economic cooperation between Russia and Iran.
Russia central bank to develop smart card market
Sergei Mikhailov, deputy director of the information systems department of the central bank, has announced that the bank is interested in developing the smart card market.
Russia and IMF disagree over forex reserves
The Russian government is hoping to resume its talks with the International Monetary Fund in the middle of December, a source close to the talks told the Russian news agency Interfax on Tuesday.
CBR auditor to be chosen on November 24
The Russian State Duma will name an auditor for the Central Bank of Russia for 2000 on November 24.The contenders are Deloitte & Touche and the PriceWaterhouseCoopers - FBK tandem.