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The Russian Federation’s Deposit Insurance System Extended to Electronic Funds

The Russian Federation’s Deposit Insurance System Extended to Electronic Funds

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law No. 317-FZ on August 4, 2026, “On Amending the Federal Law ‘On Insurance of Deposits in Banks of the Russian Federation’ and the Federal Law ‘On Insolvency (Bankruptcy)'”. In accordance with this law, electronic funds (e-wallets) of bank clients are now included in the deposit...

International Events of EAEU Deposit Insurers were held in the Kyrgyz Republic

International Events of EAEU Deposit Insurers were held in the Kyrgyz Republic

n the Kyrgyz Republic at Lake Issyk-Kul on August 12–13, 2026, international events were held for deposit insurers of the EAEU member states. The international events included meetings of the Council of Heads, the Expert Group on Harmonization of Legislation, and the Working Group on Cooperation in the Field of IT...

Overview of Key Events in Q2 2026 in the Russian Federation

Overview of Key Events in Q2 2026 in the Russian Federation

In Q2 2026 in the Russian Federation, the following events occurred in the sphere of insurance (guaranteeing) of bank deposits, liquidation, financial recovery, and bankruptcy of credit institutions, as well as the functioning of the banking market…

An electronic service for insolvency practitioners has appeared on the website of the Deposit Insurance Agency of the Russian Federation

An electronic service for insolvency practitioners has appeared on the website of the Deposit Insurance Agency of the Russian Federation

The State Corporation "Deposit Insurance Agency" (DIA) has launched a service on its official website for opening a separate special account for credit institutions under liquidation that are not members of the deposit insurance system.

The Deposit Insurance Agency of the Russian Federation will ensure the insurance of funds under housing savings contracts starting January 1, 2027

The Deposit Insurance Agency of the Russian Federation will ensure the insurance of funds under housing savings contracts starting January 1, 2027

On July 4, 2026, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin signed a federal law under which individuals will be able to conclude housing savings contracts with banks starting January 1, 2027.

Practical seminar for deposit insurers of the Eurasian region took place in the Russian Federation on June 23-25, 2026

Practical seminar for deposit insurers of the Eurasian region took place in the Russian Federation on June 23-25, 2026

​Representatives of deposit insurance organizations of the Eurasian region shared their experience in the field of bank resolution and liquidation at a seminar organized by the Deposit Insurance Agency of the Russian Federation.

A Meeting of the Expert Group on Harmonization Was Held in Minsk

A Meeting of the Expert Group on Harmonization Was Held in Minsk

​In the city of Minsk, Republic of Belarus, on May 13-14, 2026, a meeting of the Expert Group on the harmonization of legislation in the field of bank deposit insurance, liquidation, financial recovery and bankruptcy of credit institutions within the EAEU territory was held in an in-person format. The event was organized by the Agency of the Republic of Belarus.

Overview of Key Events in Q1 2026 in the Russian Federation

Overview of Key Events in Q1 2026 in the Russian Federation

In the first quarter of 2026, the following events took place in the Russian Federation in the field of insurance (guaranteeing) of bank deposits (deposits), liquidation, financial recovery, and bankruptcy of credit organizations, as well as the functioning of the banking market...

General Director Appointed at the Agency of the Russian Federation

General Director Appointed at the Agency of the Russian Federation

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the State Corporation "Deposit Insurance Agency" was held on December 24, 2025. Upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Alexander Yuryevich Zhdanov was appointed General Director of the Russian Federation Agency, effective January 13, 2026.

International meetings of EAEU deposit insurers held in Moscow

International meetings of EAEU deposit insurers held in Moscow

International meetings under the EAEU framework were held on December 9–10, 2025, in Moscow, Russian Federation. The international events included the Expert Group on Harmonization of Legislation, the Working Group on Cooperation in the Field of Digitalization, and the Council of Heads of Deposit Insurers…

EAEU Deposit Insurers Sign Memorandum of Cooperation

EAEU Deposit Insurers Sign Memorandum of Cooperation

On December 10, 2025, the deposit insurance (guarantee) organizations of the EAEU member states signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation. The previous agreement, concluded in 2019, remains valid until December 31, 2025. The document will allow the parties to consolidate the results of the work accomplished…

Meetings of the Expert Group on Harmonization of Legislation Held in November 2025

Meetings of the Expert Group on Harmonization of Legislation Held in November 2025

On November 11 and 12, 2025, the Expert Group on harmonization of legislation in the field of insurance (guaranteeing) of bank deposits, liquidation, resolution and bankruptcy of credit institutions in the Eurasian Economic Union under the Advisory Committee on Financial Markets of the Eurasian Economic Commission (hereinafter – the Expert Group) held its regular meetings via videoconference.

Meetings of the Expert Group on Harmonization of Legislation Held in October 2025

Meetings of the Expert Group on Harmonization of Legislation Held in October 2025

On October 15, 16, and 23, 2025, the Expert Group on harmonization of legislation in the field of insurance (guaranteeing) of bank deposits, liquidation, resolution and bankruptcy of credit institutions in the Eurasian Economic Union under the Advisory Committee on Financial Markets of the Eurasian Economic Commission (hereinafter – the Expert Group) held its regular...

Fourth Meeting of the Working Group on Digitalization in 2025

Fourth Meeting of the Working Group on Digitalization in 2025

On October 21, 2025, the sixteenth meeting of the Working Group on Cooperation in the Field of Digitalization of Deposit Insurers of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was held via videoconference. The meeting participants discussed issues of digitalization of the personnel system in a deposit insurance organization. Representatives of the Deposit Insurance Agency of the...

Expert Group on Legislative Harmonization Holds Meeting in September 2025

Expert Group on Legislative Harmonization Holds Meeting in September 2025

On September 17, 18, and 25, 2025, the Expert Group on harmonization of legislation in the field of insurance (guaranteeing) of bank deposits, liquidation, resolution and bankruptcy of credit institutions in the Eurasian Economic Union under the Advisory Committee on Financial Markets of the Eurasian Economic Commission (hereinafter – the Expert Group) held its regular meetings via videoconference.