Russian Federation: Financial System Stability Assessment

Publication Date:

July 13, 2016

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper discusses key findings of the Financial System Stability Assessment of Russian Federation. The Russian banking system is weak and likely to need additional capital. Even in the baseline scenario, certain banks will need new capital owing to low profitability and increasing credit losses. The required resources increase in the stress scenarios, but remain manageable. Bank regulation and supervision have greatly improved in recent years, but there is more to be done. Key areas for improvement include related party lending, country and transfer risks, operational risks, and supervisory interactions with external auditors. In addition, the implementation of risk-based supervision is also in progress.

Series:

Country Report No. 2016/231

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

July 13, 2016

ISBN/ISSN:

9781498363068/1934-7685

Stock No:

1RUSEA2016003

Pages:

50

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