The following institutions became Partners of the First Session of the Russian Economic and Financial Forum in Germany.
Association of Russian Banks
The commercial banks started to be established in Russia in 1988.
By the end of 1988 in Russian Federation there were 25 commercial and co-operative banks; by the end of 1989 – 137 banks. The necessity of collective defense of commercial banks’ interests became the reason of appearing of different bank associations. In August 1989 Moscow Bank Union was created. In 1990 Russian Bank Union appeared in Perm. On the initiative of Moscow Bank Union, Russian Bunk Union and Leningrad Bank Association in March 27-28 the Congress of commercial and co-operative banks of Russian Federation was held in Moscow. The Congress took the decision to re-organize Russian Bank Union into the Association of Russian Banks and adopted its Charter. Representatives of 65 commercial and co-operative banks of Russian Federation became members of the Association of Russian Banks.
The Association of Russian Banks is non-government non-commercial organization that unites commercial banks and other credit organizations, as well as organizations the activity of which is connected with functioning of money-and-credit system of Russian Federation.
Main goals of the Association are:
- participation in banking business of Russian Federation, in the activities carried out by the government and administration bodies, by the Central Bank of Russian Federation aimed at stabilization of economy, monetary circulation and realization of monetary-credit policy;
- presentation and defense of credit organizations’ interests in legislative and executive bodies of authorities, in the Central Bank of Russia, judicial, law-enforcement, taxation and other state bodies;
- assistance to credit organizations in consolidation of their resources for solving large-scale programs of national economy;
- rending to credit organizations of managerial, information-analytical, methodical, jural and other kinds of help in their work on servicing juridical persons and population in conditions of market economics on the base of analyses of foreign and domestic experience;
- support of mutual confidence, prestige of credit organizations, contacts between their leaders and specialists, stability and respectability, business partnership in relationships of credit organizations with each other and with the clients;
- contribution to the development of cooperation of Russian credit organizations with foreign banks, their Unions and Associations, International finance organizations.
In order to achieve the above goals the Association:
- seeks for adoption of juridical and sub-legislative normative acts facilitating development of monetary-credit system, raising its stability and independence, protecting credit organizations from illegal interference of state bodies into their activities; works out independently or directly takes part in preparation of such acts;
- coordinates its activities with the Central Bank of Russia;
- works out and sends to the competent governing and administrative bodies as well as to the Central Bank of Russia suggestions on realization of monetary-credit policy, regulation of credit organizations’ activities, stabilization of monetary circulation, financial and credit market, on improvement of tax policy in the sphere of bank activities;
- renders to the Association members juridical, organizing, consultative and other kinds of help in concrete situations according to their request and on its own initiative;
- analyzes the state and tendencies of development of the economics, banking business, financial and credit markets, informs and gives recommendations on these issues to the Association members;
- informs credit organizations about the decisions of governing and administrative bodies, taxation bodies and the Bank of Russia, about decisions made by the court on disputes dealing with the activities of credit organizations;
- organizes conferences, symposiums, seminars, exhibitions on actual issues of monetary-credit policy and bank activities, takes part in their realization;
- cooperates with domestic and foreign Unions, Associations and other institutions of credit organizations, fantasists and manufactures;
- assists to the raise of professional level of chiefs and specialists of credit organizations, to creation of schools, Centers and courses of retraining for bank stuff, organizes probation period for specialists of credit organizations in Russia and abroad;
- organizes and carries out information-publishing activities, informs the population about situation in bank system; publishes “Bulletin of Russian Banks Association”, illustrates in it and in mass media the experience of credit organizations’ activities, their role in economical life of Russia.
Arbitration tribunal of ARB considers ownership claims aroused between banks and other participants of civil turnover.
In the Association also functions the Security Service “Amulet” that carries out various activities on secure functioning of bank institutions.
Global Guard SA
There is no absolute security. Threats change constantly, at work, at home, in this day and age in the computer system and in our movements from A to B. Threats become global in a globalized world.
Newest statistics show that threats are on the increase. Crime and violence are all around us, so much so that official security organizations are at their limits at times, and as a result are no longer in a position to react adequate and on time. With this in mind critical situations are increasingly misused by criminals and organizations alike. In a free society it is not desired to delegate all responsibility to governments. This is also true for the wide field of security. Out of these thoughts Global Guard SA was founded.
Global Guard SA is a well financed company and is well prepared to meet the challenges to build an independent and successful business. In order to meet this high goal and to differentiate Global Guard SA from its competitors, we will consequently deliver quality results of the highest of standards. Guided by this mission statement it is our goal to deliver safety and security services at the highest achievable level. Where beneficial, we will invest all possible efforts to coordinate and cooperate with government organizations.
The management team of Global Guard SA has displayed many years of experience in all aspects of police and military security work, as well as in private safety and security enterprises in international projects. Our performance spectrum is as complex as the requirements of our customers. This spreads over the fields of consulting, guarding, safety and investigation. Each field and project requires specific skills. We are in possession of the know-how, experience and resources to succeed in all these relevant fields. We will acquire the needed know-how where we reach our limits, or join forces with strong partners, to excel. You benefit from the global know-how of a strong security partner.
Global Guard SA offers its customers a total spectrum of professional security services. We start with an evaluation (planning) and a concept proposal, to the execution or installation, all the way to permanent support and service. We offer you a perfect solution to your security requirements every time. Only a satisfied customer is our satisfaction. We are motivated and focused in keeping long time relations with our clients.
First foreign trade operation between Slavs and foreign merchants date back to the 8th century. To work out general rules of trade and promote crafts and industries, merchants, manufacturers and seafarers used to set up trade associations.
Under Peter the Great the development of industries was the responsibility of commerce collegia, and in 1813 the first merchants' organization, "Moscow Merchant Society", was established in Moscow. Until 1917 the functions of chambers of commerce and industry were performed by stock exchange committees. Besides the management of exchange meetings, their responsibilities included protection of interests of the stock exchange community before the authorities, in the government and public organizations.
The All-Union Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established on May 28, 1932. Its Articles of Association stipulated assistance to companies in the development of domestic trade. The All-Union CCI established business ties with foreign commercial and business organizations, received foreign business delegations, and sent Soviet trade and industrial delegations abroad.
On March 10, 1972, the All-Union Chamber of Commerce and Industry was transformed into the USSR Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Chamber's functions included assistance in exports development, consulting services, establishment and development of contacts with foreign business communities and general public, the study, summarizing and distribution of reference and information literature on economics, and expert examination.
On October 19, 1991, Russian business circles established the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (RF CCI). The Chamber's goals and objectives included protection of interests in the area of business activities, the organization of interaction between entrepreneurs and authorities, assistance in the development of business educational and training systems, assistance in the settlement of disputes arising between companies and entrepreneurs.
On December 14, 2001, the First Extraordinary Congress of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation was held in Moscow. The centerpiece of the Congress was the reelection of the RF CCI President. Evgeny Primakov accepted the position. In 2002 the activity of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was restructured: the work of the chamber's management was reorganized, a new Board was elected that reflected the current structure of national business and public organizations, and the CCI Articles of Association were revised. The basic objectives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as the rules governing relations between the RF CCI and regional chambers, were determined on the basis of the new concept.
Analitical Banking Journal
BDM. Banks and the business world
BDM. Banks and the business world - the new name of magazine "Banking in Moscow", the professional edition for specialists of the credit organizations and financial sphere. The name changing reflects consecutive development of the edition: the BDM sphere of interests and influences is not limited to the Moscow region and activity of banks only.
BDM it is published since 1995 with information support of Moscow territorial department of Russian Federation Central Bank, support of the Russian union of industrialists and businessmen, International Congress of industrialists and businessmen. BDM is a member of Russian regional bank Association, and Guild of Financial managers.
Heads and experts of Russian Federation Central Bank and its territorial department, commercial banks, State Duma and Council of Federation, Administration of the President of Russia, workers of legislative and supervising bodies, representatives of bank associations, CEO and CFO of middle and small business are the main authors and readers of BDM magazine. The magazine distributes exclusively by subscription.
A monthly “The Banking” journal has been published since January 1994. At the present time it is a leading scientifically applied edition about the banking business. The major audience is the top and mid bank management of the financial groups, insurance, IT companies, regional and city administrations. Objective and professional approach to the sources of publications gives the reader a wide range of different opinions of the most burning problems of the banking business. Publications in the journal are admitted by the Highest Attestation Committee under the government of RF Education Ministry as appropriate.
"Bank review" Magazine
Magazine "Bank review" is published monthly since 1996. It’s the main bank magazine in Russia, where you can read analytics, the review of events and tendencies in bank sphere, comments of best experts and leading market participants on most actual themes of Russian banking sector.
Audience of magazine "Bank review ":
- proprietors, top-managers and experts of banks;
- heads of state offices, public associations;
- suppliers of services and productions for banks;
- consumers of bank services, both private and corporate
The editor-in-chief - Miroshnichenko Andrey Aleksandrovich. Magazine tirazh - 12 thousand copies. Volume - 96-112 pages. Extends on a subscription and at retail in Moscow, regions of Russia and the CIS countries.
Web site www.bo.bdc.ru.
Phone of edition +7 (495) 101-23-34 .
InterCrim-Press
InterCrim-Press is one of the leaders in Russia in providing information and publishing reference material on currency identification.
The reference books published by InterCrim-Press provide comprehensive information on currency circulation in about 240 countries and territories around the globe giving the detailed description of all current notes and used security features. The particular emphasis is made on examination on the banknotes and description of the detected counterfeits (euro, dollars, rubles).
The information on the notes is obtained form the Central Bank of Russia, the Ministry of Finance of Russia, the Forensic Science Center of the Ministry of Interior of Russia and the central banks of the individual countries.
In existence since 1904, the ITAR-TASS News Agency is one of the world's largest international information agencies. The successor to the Soviet TASS news agency, it was re-named in 1992, when Russia proclaimed its sovereignty following the collapse of the USSR. It has retained its status of being the state central information agency.
Previously available to only a select few, the agency's resources are now available to anyone who is interested, both within and outside Russia; the mass media, academic institutions, organizations and private individuals.
To better serve a rapidly growing number of subscribers, the agency has developed a new set priorities designed to streamline and improve key aspects of its operation: how topics are selected, expansion of news coverage, and timely delivery of news on the wire. As the very nature of news production continues to evolve, the agency will continually make use of the very latest available technologies in order to make real-time news distribution faster and more efficient.
ITAR-TASS relies on a widespread net of correspondents. Currently, It has more than 130 bureaus and offices in Russia and abroad. ITAR-TASS also cooperates with more than 80 foreign news agencies. ITAR-TASS' editorial and other desks process information from correspondents, check and analyze facts, and translate into five foreign languages.
ITAR-TASS has accumulated a rich body of experience throughout the course of its 100-year history. The agency's widespread network of correspondents, its modern means of distributing and storing information, and a well-oiled mechanism of cooperation between its editorial, reference and reporter departments, all enable ITAR-TASS to provide quick and full coverage of all kinds of events shaping Russia and the world.
ITAR-TASS offers today 45 round-the-clock news cycles in six languages and more than 40 information bulletins.
The agency also operates a photo service, the largest of its kind in Russia. This unique service offers pictures of the latest breaking developments, available for prompt transmission in digital form. Clients also have access to an extremely rich photo archive dating back to the beginning of the 20th century.
Also available is the INFO-TASS electronic data bank, which contains all agency materials produced since 1987, multimedia products, and unique reference books on Russia and other CIS member states, which are regularly updated. On a daily basis, ITAR-TASS produces and transmits to its subscribers around the world materials that can cover 300 newspaper pages.
National Banking Magazaine
National Banking Magazaine is the first national business edition devoted to the problems of the banking society.
The magazine portrays the state of the national banking sector, its role in the development of the national economy and society, its place in the world financial system. Different activities of crediting organizations, financial, investment and insurance companies are being thoroughly described at the pages of the magazine.
The founder of the «National Banking Magazine» is the Russian Banking Association.
Prime-Tass is Russia's leading business news agency. Privately owned, the agency has no political affiliations, and is known for its objective coverage worldwide. With over 150 permanent staff and scores of stringers throughout Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States and the world, we provide quality live coverage of major economic and political news in Russia and the 14 former Soviet states. We are particularly strong in commodity, energy and financial markets coverage. We also offer excellent coverage of Russian and CIS banking and corporate news. Please visit www.prime-tass.com to familiarize yourself with our English-language products.
The Russian News and Information Agency RIA Novosti
RIA Novosti is Russia’s leading multimedia news agency. It runs a multimedia portal www.rian.ru delivering vital news and information (text, infographics, photos, audio/video and comics) in 14 languages to a readership exceeding 5 million people each month. Mobile and PDA versions of the portal are also available. RIA Novosti has a network of over 50 regional branches in Russia as well as representative offices and stringers in over 40 countries of the world.
"The Russian Polis" Magazine
The Russian Polis is the magazine about insurance in Russia and former USSR countries. A monthly full color magazine about insurance in Russia and former USSR countries – the leading insurance media since 1999. provides news, reviews, articles, interviews – all written on high professional level. Besides direct insurance development, special attention is paid to reinsurance, insurance brokers, bancassurance, IT, sales development, mergers and acquisitions in these markets. As the leading magazine, is aimed at the experts of insurance, financial and investment markets. Without fail in every issue there will be surveys and reviews on the markets of Russia, Ukraine, Kazahstan and other countries, and comments of experts, who work in those markets, as well as a lot of news, not available from other sources.The main channel for is a company subscription. magazine circulation is 14,500 copies.
Weekly magazine for competent management of money. The publication is aimed at individuals whose personal and business interests are connected with financial sphere. Expert analysis of Russian economy and world finance. Interesting trends in banking, insurance and industry sectors. Experience of successful financial experts and businessmen. Analysis and forecasts for financial markets. Private investments into financial instruments, real estate, private business, education. Current information on financial services.
