Major Stock Exchange
What is the main stock exchange in the russia?
Moscow Exchange (MOEX)
The Russian economy transitioned from a centrally planned model to a market-based system during which period?
1991-1999
In response to international sanctions and declining oil prices in 2014, what monetary action did the Bank of Russia take to prevent economic collapse?
Raised the benchmark interest rate to 17%
What is the main currency used for financial transactions in Russia?
Ruble
Which Russian investor and entrepreneur is known for his controversial business dealings, including his brief ownership of Yukos Oil Company before being imprisoned?
Mikhail Khodorkovsky
The Moscow Exchange resulted from the merger of which two entities in 2011?
RTS Exchange and MICEX
Russia’s fiscal budget heavily depends on oil prices exceeding what approximate threshold (in USD per barrel) to avoid deficits?
$70
In response to economic sanctions, what type of monetary policy has the Bank of Russia employed to stabilize the economy?
Reserve buildup and tight monetary policy
A bond with no maturity date is known as a?
Perpetual bond
Which Russian oligarch is best known for his investments in energy and aluminum sectors?
Oleg Deripaska
What are the two main market divisions of the Moscow Exchange that cater to different asset classes?
Equities & Bond Market and Derivatives Market
What economic measure is heavily influenced by fluctuations in global oil prices and sanctions against Russia?
Ruble Exchange Rate
The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Operations (OMO) involve?
Buying and selling government bonds
In derivatives, the premium paid by an investor to acquire the right to buy or sell an asset is called?
Option premium
What is the name of the Russian investment fund focused on equity investments in emerging technology companies globally?
Russian Direct Investment Fund
Which index tracks the 50 largest companies on the Moscow Exchange?
RTS Index
As of the latest data, what is Russia’s average annual inflation target set by the central bank?
4%
In response to Western sanctions, the Bank of Russia introduced a policy to increase the share of reserves in which asset?
Gold
Russian financial markets often use which type of derivative for commodity trading?
Futures
Who is the founder of Tinkoff Bank, known for disrupting Russia's financial services industry?
Oleg Tinkov