Source: Central Bank of Iceland
In January 2022, the Central Bank of Iceland opened a liquidity window for deposit taking institutions in case they experienced an unexpected, temporary need for short-term liquidity. In reviewing its policy instruments, the Bank has now decided to expand this liquidity facility, enabling these institutions to use it to cover temporary fluctuations in their liquidity ratios.
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments
Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commit to further strengthening security checks on delivery riders to prevent illegal working in the gig economy.
Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat will strengthen verification checks on delivery riders to clamp down on illegal working, following productive talks with the government.
The commitment comes after ministers convened the 3 firms for a roundtable at the Home Office today (30 June) to discuss what further urgent action can be taken to prevent immigration offending on their platforms.
Over the last year, Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat have introduced voluntary ‘right to work’ checks on all account holders and registered substitutes. These measures have helped stop illegal workers abusing the platform, with action taken on thousands of accounts.
However, Border Security Minister Dame Angela Eagle and Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders raised concerns that, despite these welcome steps, there continues to be abuse in the sector where illicit account sharing leads to illegal working.
Ministers set out the government’s zero tolerance approach to immigration crime and stressed the importance of tightening checks to crack down on those who flout employment rules.
As result of productive discussions, the firms agreed to increase the use of facial verification checks and fraud detection technology to ensure only registered account holders can work off their platforms. This will help stop people with no right to work in the UK from using someone’s name to earn money illegally.
The strengthened industry standard – to be rolled out in the next 90 days – will see Deliveroo and Uber Eats increase the quantity and sophistication of verification checks they already do, with Just Eat upping the same checks from monthly to daily.
Minister for Border Security and Asylum, Dame Angela Eagle, said:
This government will not turn a blind eye to illegal working. It undercuts honest business, hits people’s wages and plays into the hands of the people smuggling gangs.
I welcome Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats’ pledge to increase facial verification checks following today’s roundtable. We will keep a close eye on their progress and continue discussions.
Under our Plan for Change, we are taking a zero tolerance approach to illegal working across the board. Arrests nationwide have increased by 51% and we are strengthening legislation via our Borders Bill to end the abuse of flexible working arrangements.
Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders said:
Illegal working opens the door to mistreatment and exploitation, undercutting legal workers in the process by driving down wages and working conditions.
We’re already delivering the biggest upgrade to people’s rights at work in a generation as part of our Plan for Change, and we will continue to engage with these companies to ensure these rights are enforced, building a fairer labour market.
A Deliveroo spokesperson said:
We take a zero tolerance approach to anyone abusing our platform, and today’s meeting with industry partners and the Home Office represents progress in our collective efforts to combat illegal working.
The industry leading measures Deliveroo put in place over the last year have had a positive impact, but criminals continue to seek new ways to abuse the system. Today, we have committed to further strengthening our approach, increasing daily facial recognition checks, and we welcome the industry’s commitment to do the same.
An Uber Eats spokesperson said:
We are committed to tackling illegal working and welcome continued collaboration with industry and the Home Office, which is essential in raising standards and ensuring consistency.
We will continue to invest in industry-leading tools to detect illegal work and remove fraudulent accounts.
A Just Eat spokesperson said:
Just Eat fully supports the government’s efforts to tackle illegal working, and we are continuing to invest significant resources to protect the integrity of our network.
Today, alongside the government and wider industry, we’re committing to further action to strengthen our systems and safeguards in response to these complex and evolving challenges.
Today’s announcement comes just months after the government announced it will change the law to expand illegal working checks.
Under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, companies hiring gig economy and zero-hours workers in sectors like construction, food delivery and beauty salons will be legally required to carry out checks to confirm that anyone working in their name is eligible to work in the UK. The move will bring them in line with other employers to level the playing field for the majority of companies that do the right thing.
Ramping up illegal working enforcement activity forms a key part of the Home Office’s drive to restore order to the immigration system under the UK Government’s Plan for Change.
In many cases, individuals travelling to the UK illegally are sold a lie by smuggling gangs that they will be able to live and work freely in the UK, when in reality they often end up facing squalid living conditions, minimal pay and inhumane working hours, with the threat of arrest and removal if they are caught working illegally.
Since the election, a major surge in immigration enforcement activity across the UK has led to a 51% increase in the number of illegal working arrests. Since 5 July last year to 31 May, 9,000 visits have resulted in 6,410 arrests, marking a 48% and 51% rise respectively compared to the year before under the previous government (5 July 2023 to 31 May 2024).
The intensified activity also comes alongside the return of nearly 30,000 people with no right to be in the UK.
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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, June 30 /Xinhua/ – Russia, in response to the European Union’s restrictions on Russian publications and information channels, is restricting access from the territory of the Russian Federation to the web resources of 15 European media outlets, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.
“As a response to the latest restrictions by the European Union against eight Russian publications and information channels /Eurasia Daily, Fondsk, Lenta, News Front, Rubaltic, South Front, the Strategic Culture Foundation, and the Federal State Budgetary Institution RIC Krasnaya Zvezda/, adopted within the framework of the so-called 16th sanctions ‘package’ approved by the EU Council in February of this year, the Russian side has decided to introduce counter restrictions on access from the territory of the Russian Federation to the web resources of fifteen media outlets of the bloc’s member states that participate in the dissemination of false information,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
As noted on Smolenskaya Square, official Brussels and the capitals of EU member states have been repeatedly warned that bans and unjustified restrictions directed against Russian media, as well as other forms of politically motivated repression, will not go unanswered by the Russian side. Responsibility for such developments lies entirely with the European Union and the bloc’s member states that supported the unlawful decisions.
The Russian Foreign Ministry also noted that “if restrictions on domestic publications and information channels are lifted, the Russian side will also reconsider its decision regarding European media.”
On February 24, the EU Council approved the 16th package of sanctions against Russia. The restrictive measures affected 48 individuals and 35 legal entities. The restrictions included a ban on broadcasting of a number of Russian media outlets, an expansion of the list of vessels in the Russian Federation’s “shadow fleet”, disconnection of 13 Russian banks from the SWIFT interbank system, an update to the list of goods prohibited for export to Russia, and sanctions against Russian ports and airports. –0–
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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
TEHRAN, June 30 (Xinhua) — The death toll from Israeli strikes on Iran between June 13 and 24 has risen to 935, including 38 children and 132 women, Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported on Monday.
As Iranian judicial spokesman Asghar Jahangir said at a press conference in Tehran, citing data from the Iranian Forensic Medicine Organization, some of the women killed were pregnant.
On June 13, Israel launched a series of massive airstrikes on nuclear and military sites in the Islamic Republic, killing military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians and injuring many others, according to Iranian officials.
Iran responded by launching several waves of missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory, which also resulted in casualties and destruction.
A ceasefire agreement between the two countries was reached on June 24, ending a 12-day standoff. –0–
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More than 71% of the capital’s residents voted for the idea of creating a green park on the site of the monorail on the Active Citizen portal. It is planned to open in 2027. Now they will receive a new urban space that will connect 5 districts at once, where 300 thousand people live.
Trips in this direction will continue using the developed transport network. Today, the monorail has alternatives in the form of convenient and fast routes through new metro and MCC stations, as well as trams and buses with electric buses, which partially duplicate its route.
The monorail was built more than 20 years ago, during which time it never fully began to perform its transport function. A scheduled inspection revealed the need for major repairs.
The monorail can be given a second life by updating its infrastructure and creating a new beautiful park space for Moscow residents.
The modern and unusual park will have free and round-the-clock entry. The number of visitors could reach up to 20,000 people per day, which is 10 times more than the monorail uses today.
For the first time in Russia, a running track for active recreation in any weather and quiet walking areas can be stretched along the entire length of the 4 km and 6 m above the ground! Everyone will be able to run their own “mono race” here. The park will offer a stunning view of the VDNKh area and the Ostankino Tower.
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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) — China’s Ministry of Commerce announced Monday that it will extend anti-dumping duties on stainless steel billets and hot-rolled sheets and coils imported from the European Union, Britain, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Indonesia for another five years from July 1.
This decision was made following an investigation initiated in July 2024 at the request of the Chinese industry in connection with the expiration of anti-dumping measures in relation to the above-mentioned products.
As noted by the Ministry of Commerce, if the anti-dumping measures are terminated, dumping of stainless steel billets and hot-rolled sheets and coils imported from the EU, UK, ROK and Indonesia may continue or resume, potentially causing further or new damage to China’s industry.
Under the expanded measures, anti-dumping duties on imported stainless steel were set in the range of 23.1% to 103.1% for Kazakhstan, 43% for the EU and the UK, and 20.2% for Indonesia.
Stainless steel billets and hot rolled sheets and coils are widely used in shipbuilding, container manufacturing, railway construction, electric power, petroleum and petrochemical industries. –0–
The idea to create a green park on the former monorail route received support from over 71% of city residents in a vote on the «Active Citizen» portal. The park is scheduled to open in 2027. This new urban space will connect five districts, home to 300,000 people.
Travel along this corridor will continue thanks to Moscow’s extensive transport network. Today, the monorail has convenient and fast alternatives, including new metro and Moscow Central Circle (MCC) stations, as well as trams and electric buses—many of which partially duplicate its route.
The monorail was built over 20 years ago but never fully realized its potential as a transport link. Scheduled inspections revealed the need for major repairs.
Now, the monorail can be given a second life by updating its infrastructure and creating a beautiful new park space for Moscow residents.
The modern, unique park will offer free, round-the-clock entry. It is expected to attract up to 20,000 visitors a day—ten times more than the monorail ever served.
For the first time in Russia, a 4-kilometer-long running track will stretch the entire length of the park, six meters above ground, enabling active recreation in any weather, along with peaceful walking areas. Everyone will be able to run their own «mono-race» here. The park will also offer stunning views of the VDNKh area and the Ostankino Tower.
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Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –
Photo: JSC “MNTs MIET”
At the industry conference “Electronic Engineering – 2025” held in early June MIEM HSE University and JSC Nanotronika (part of the Element Group of Companies) signed a strategic partnership agreement. The conference was held on the campus of SberUniversity and brought together more than 600 participants from 200 organizations, including leading enterprises, research centers, and universities. The event was supported by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Belarus.
The conference was actively attended by HSE Vice-Rector and MIEM Director Dmitry Kovalenko, Institute Advisor and Lecturer in the Department of Electronic Engineering Vladimir Vetrov, HSE Full Professor and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Konstantin Petrosyants and MIEM Head of the Department of Electronic Engineering Boris Lvov.
Dmitry Kovalenko and Konstantin Petrosyants spoke at the conference. The report by the MIEM Director touched upon the problems of training and developing the industry’s human resources potential in the context of the country’s course to strengthen technological sovereignty. Dmitry Kovalenko presented a detailed picture of the institute’s educational technologies aimed at solving modern problems in the field of electronic engineering, placing special emphasis on the mechanisms of interaction with technological partners from the industry implemented by the institute: large companies, leading research and financial organizations. The report was presented as part of the round table “Human Resources for Electronic Engineering”. Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Konstantin Petrosyants presented a report on the testing and implementation of a subsystem for determining the parameters of SPICE models of electronic components for industrial circuit CAD systems.
The main event of the conference for MIEM was the conclusion of an agreement with JSC Nanotronika, one of the young and most promising companies in the field of microelectronics and equipment, part of the Element Group. The agreement opens up new horizons for cooperation. The document provides for comprehensive interaction affecting educational, scientific and design areas of activity.
Among the priorities of the joint work is the organization of educational events with the participation of specialists and managers of the company “Nanotronika”. Representatives of the company will regularly give lectures to students, conduct practical classes and master classes, providing students with knowledge and skills relevant to the labor market.
An important element of the partnership will be project and research activities. The Nanotronika company will form a pool of projects, participation in which will allow MIEM students to gain real experience in solving modern engineering and technological problems. It is also envisaged to conduct joint scientific research and experimental design work (R&D), organize conferences, seminars and round tables with the participation of both parties.
The agreement pays special attention to the organization of industrial and pre-graduation practice. Students will be able to get acquainted with the high-tech production of the Nanotronika company, which will allow them to improve their professional competence and successfully adapt to industry enterprises after completing their studies. The company, for its part, will regularly inform MIEM about vacancies and employment opportunities for graduates who have proven themselves during practice and training.
In addition, the parties agreed to jointly prepare and publish scientific articles, reports and teaching aids reflecting the results of joint projects. One of the most important steps in implementing the agreement will be the creation of a joint workshop in the field of electronic engineering. This workshop will be equipped with modern tools and technologies and will become a practical platform where students and specialists of the company will be able to jointly develop and test innovative technologies.
“The development of electronic engineering today is of strategic importance for ensuring the technological sovereignty of the country,” says Dmitry Kovalenko. “In the context of global restrictions and growing demands on domestic microelectronics, the need to create our own infrastructure is growing – from design to production. The issue of personnel is especially acute: the industry requires highly qualified engineers capable of developing, implementing and servicing the most complex technological systems. This is why partnerships between leading universities and industrial companies are becoming not just desirable, but vital for the formation of a sustainable innovation ecosystem.”
“JSC Nanotronika specializes in the development and production of special technological equipment for microelectronics,” says Yulia Sukhoroslova, CEO of JSC Nanotronika. “It is impossible to provide Russian electronic components manufacturers with domestic high-tech installations without qualified personnel. Therefore, it is especially important for us to develop cooperation with universities and form teams of specialists with the necessary competencies. One of the most effective ways to train personnel is to involve students in solving real scientific and industrial problems. Our company, as an industrial partner, provides future specialists with the opportunity to participate in advanced projects and gain unique experience in developing the most modern equipment.”
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Source: Central Bank of Russia (2) –
Updated: 30.06.2025.
Bank of Russia Instruction No. 6379-U of 23.03.2023 “On the procedure for reflecting certain assets and liabilities in foreign currency in accounting accounts by credit institutions under restrictive measures” (hereinafter referred to as Instruction No. 6379-U) establishes the specifics of reflecting non-refundable blocked assets denominated in foreign currency in accounting accounts: these assets are recorded in rubles without reflecting currency revaluation. At the same time, Instruction No. 6379-U does not provide for any other exceptions from the general methodological principles of reflecting financial assets in accounting.
Due to the requirements of the Bank of Russia’s accounting regulations, when applying them, credit institutions are guided by International Financial Reporting Standards (hereinafter referred to as IFRS). Thus, the estimated reserve for expected credit losses on financial assets is reflected by credit institutions in accounting in accordance with paragraph 5.5.1 of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (hereinafter referred to as IFRS 9), and the method for assessing expected credit losses is determined in accordance with paragraph 5.5.17 of IFRS 9.
It is important to note that the principles of IFRS 9 do not provide for any specifics regarding assets that are non-current assets for Russian credit institutions, including the fact that the definition of a credit-impaired financial asset does not contain any circumstances due to which a blocked asset is recognized as non-current assets.
In their economic essence, NZA are losses of the CI, which, due to the relaxation introduced by the Bank of Russia, are recognized for the purposes of prudential regulation not at one time, but over a long period of time, until 2032, under the preferential reserve formation scheme for possible losses. At the same time, the preferential reserve scheme is not provided for by the principles of IFRS 9, that is, estimated reserves for expected credit losses are formed, including for accrued but not received interest income on NZA, in the amount of 100%.
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Source: Central Bank of Russia (2) –
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from 15.10.2024
The Bank requests that the data sources used to reflect information about the address of residence (registration) of an individual be unified:
1. When filling out the register of obligations in accordance with Bank of Russia Instruction No. 4990-U.
2. When forming the credit history of an individual subject in accordance with Bank of Russia Regulation No. 758-P1.
3. When identifying an individual client and generating formalized electronic messages in accordance with Bank of Russia Instruction No. 5861-U2.
1 Bank of Russia Regulation dated 11.05.2021 No. 758-P “On the procedure for forming a credit history” (hereinafter referred to as Bank of Russia Regulation No. 758-P).
2 Bank of Russia Instruction dated 15.07.2021 No. 5861-U “On the procedure for submitting data and information by credit institutions to the authorized body in accordance with Articles 7 and 7.5 of the Federal Law “On Combating the Legalization (Laundering) of Criminally Obtained Incomes and the Financing of Terrorism” (hereinafter referred to as Bank of Russia Instruction No. 5861-U).
dated 11/15/2024 No. 4990-U-2024/8
Regarding question 1.
The source of data for reflecting information about the address of residence (registration) of the depositor1 are entries in the passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation or, for persons under the age of fourteen, in the certificate of registration at the place of residence2.
If the identity document (hereinafter referred to as the I.D.) of an individual depositor does not contain certain address-forming elements (for example, the name of the region, city) of the depositor’s place of residence (registration), this information may be supplemented by the bank based on information from the registration authority that registered such depositor at the place of residence (stay), or based on additional information provided by the depositor when concluding the agreement or during the depositor’s next visit to the bank.
In the event of a discrepancy between the data on the depositor’s residential address (registration), filled in on the basis of the DUL, and the information reflected in the GAR FIAS3, the bank may, when sending the register of obligations to the Bank of Russia, provide additional explanations (comments) on the sources of relevant information it used.
At the same time, we note that in order to unify approaches to recording the address of an individual used to fill out the register of obligations and to identify the client4, it is planned to make editorial clarifications to Bank of Russia Instruction No. 4990-U, providing for the possibility of reflecting information about the address of the place of residence of an individual depositor when filling out lines of the register of obligations related to the address of residence (registration) and the address for postal notifications5.
Regarding question 2.
In accordance with Part 1 of Article 5 of Federal Law No. 218-FZ6, sources of credit history formation submit to the credit history bureau all available information specified in Article 4 of Federal Law No. 218-FZ, in the manner established by Bank of Russia Regulation No. 758-P.
The specified procedure establishes unified requirements for the formation of credit information indicators, including technical ones, which allows for the automation of information interaction between financial market participants and the bureau, reduces the costs of interaction participants, minimizes the risks of incorrect formation of credit information and, as a result, increases its accuracy and quality, in connection with which, in particular, information about the registration address (residence) of the subject of the credit history is formed in the form of a unique address number of the addressing object in the State Register of Financial Accounting Information (according to the indicator “Address number in the State Register”, the code of the settlement, street code, house (property) code, building code and apartment number code are indicated)7.
The unification of requirements for the formation of credit information indicators is also of particular importance to ensure the ability of financial market participants – users of credit histories – to automate the process of processing credit information for its use for analytical purposes.
At the same time, we note that, along with the formation of the credit information indicator “Address Number in the State Register” (the unique address number of the addressing object in the State Register of Financial Accounting Systems), Bank of Russia Regulation No. 758-P provides for the formation by the source of other credit information indicators containing information about the subject’s address, which can be formed both on the basis of information from the subject’s DUL and on the basis of information about the address contained in the State Register of Financial Accounting Systems (in addition to the unique address number of the addressing object in the State Register of Financial Accounting Systems).
In this regard, the addition of credit information indicators, provided for by Bank of Russia Regulation No. 758-P, with indicators that provide for filling in address information from the DUL has already been implemented in Bank of Russia Regulation No. 758-P.
Regarding question 3.
In accordance with paragraph two of subparagraph 1 of paragraph 1 of Article 7 of Federal Law No. 115-FZ8, when identifying individuals, credit institutions are obliged to establish data, including the address of residence (registration) or place of stay.
According to paragraph fourteen of Article 3 of Federal Law No. 115-FZ, confirmation of the accuracy of information obtained during the identification process is carried out using original documents and (or) duly certified copies and (or) state and other information systems.
Taking into account the provisions of Part One of Article 2 of Federal Law No. 115-FZ, the norm of the second paragraph of subparagraph 1 of paragraph 1 of Article 7 of Federal Law No. 115-FZ is of a universal nature and applies to all subjects subject to identification – individuals, both citizens of the Russian Federation and foreign citizens, and stateless persons.
The above-mentioned provision in terms of establishing the address of an individual provides for the possibility, in order for credit institutions to comply with the requirement of Federal Law No. 115-FZ on the identification of individuals, to establish information either on the address of their place of residence (registration) or place of stay. In this case, the concepts of “registration of a citizen of the Russian Federation at the place of stay”, “registration of a citizen of the Russian Federation at the place of residence”, “place of stay”, “place of residence” are defined by Article 2 of the Law of the Russian Federation of 25.06.1993 No. 5242-1 “On the Right of Citizens of the Russian Federation to Freedom of Movement, Choice of Place of Stay and Residence within the Russian Federation” and can be used by credit institutions to comply with the requirements of paragraph two of subparagraph 1 of paragraph 1 of Article 7 of Federal Law No. 115-FZ.
The provision of the second paragraph of subparagraph 1 of paragraph 1 of Article 7 of Federal Law No. 115-FZ in terms of establishing by credit institutions, when identifying an individual client, information about the address of his/her place of residence (registration) or place of stay, does not in itself contain a requirement for the registration of such a client in the territory of the Russian Federation (a specific subject of the Russian Federation) or outside it, and does not define the sources of information on the basis of which this information should be established. In this regard, credit institutions, in order to implement the specified requirement, independently determine the relevant sources of information in the internal control rules.
Bank of Russia Instruction No. 5861-U defines the procedure for sending by credit institutions the information provided for by Federal Law No. 115-FZ to the authorized body, and not the identification requirements. When sending the relevant information to the authorized body, containing information, including the address of an individual, such information is reflected in accordance with the data from the client’s questionnaire (dossier), obtained during his identification (updating identification information).
1 Line 6 “Address of place of residence (registration)” of Table 3.1 of Section I of the Appendix to Bank of Russia Instruction No. 4990-U.
2 In accordance with paragraph 18 of the RF Government Resolution of 17.07.1995 No. 713 “On approval of the Rules for registration and deregistration of citizens of the Russian Federation at the place of stay and place of residence within the Russian Federation and the list of persons responsible for receiving and transferring to the registration authorities documents for registration and deregistration of citizens of the Russian Federation at the place of stay and place of residence within the Russian Federation.”
3 State Address Register of the Federal Information Address System (hereinafter referred to as the State Address Register of the Federal Information Address System). As a general rule, address elements in the Russian Federation must comply with the State Address Register of the Federal Information Address System, which is related to ensuring compliance with the requirement of Article 12 of the Federal Law of 23.12.2003 No. 177-FZ “On Insurance of Deposits in Banks of the Russian Federation”, which provides for sending messages to depositors of a bank in respect of which an insured event has occurred.
4 As part of the client identification procedure carried out for the purpose of combating the legalization (laundering) of proceeds from crime and the financing of terrorism, it is possible to obtain data on the client’s location (subparagraph 1.7 of paragraph 1 of Appendix 1 to Bank of Russia Regulation No. 499-P of 15.10.2015 “On the identification by credit institutions of clients, client representatives, beneficiaries and beneficial owners for the purpose of combating the legalization (laundering) of proceeds from crime and the financing of terrorism”).
5 Changes are planned to be made to the names of the corresponding lines of the register of obligations: “Address of place of residence (registration) or place of stay”, as well as to the explanations for filling in information about the address for postal notifications.
6 Federal Law of 30.12.2004 No. 218-FZ “On Credit Histories”.
7 Clause 4.3 of Chapter 4 of Section 1 of Appendix 3 to Bank of Russia Regulation No. 758-P.
8 Federal Law of 07.08.2001 No. 115-FZ “On Combating the Legalization (Laundering) of Criminally Obtained Incomes and the Financing of Terrorism.”
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Source: Central Bank of Russia (2) –
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| Item No. | start date | End date | Name of the survey | Description of the survey | Survey instruments1 | The structural division of the Bank of Russia responsible for conducting the survey, contact information for survey questions |
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| 1 | July | July | Research into IT service providers. | The survey is conducted to study the quality of financial institutions’ management of the risk of outsourcing information technology and cloud services as of 01.07.2025. | Data submission deadline: no later than 21.07.2025
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Information Security Department: Igor Vyacheslavovich Ozhered – Head of Department, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 2-65-69), e-mail: Celebration@kbr.ru; Mikhailovskaya Anastasia Sergeevna – consultant, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 2-64-37), e-mail: Mas@kbr.ru |
| 2 | July | July | Survey of financial market participants as part of the assessment of the “digital maturity” of the “Financial Services” industry. | The survey is conducted to assess the “digital maturity” of the “Financial Services” industry of financial market participants for the first half of 2025. | Data submission deadline: 28.07.2025
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of financial technologies: credit organizations: Chazhengin Daniil Aleksandrovich – leading expert, tel.: (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 7-67-57), e-mail: Chazhenginda@kbr.ru; Viktorov Evgeniy Vyacheslavovich – expert of the 1st category, tel: (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 7-66-01), e-mail: Viktorovev@kbr.ru; Insurance Market Department: insurance organizations: Shagramanov Sergey Mikhailovich – head of department, tel.: (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 7-43-97), e-mail: Shagramanovsm@kbr.ru; Department of Investment Financial Intermediaries: non-state pension funds, management companies and professional participants in the securities market: Kravchenko Ishira Akhmedovna – chief expert, tel.: (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-69-89), e-mail: Kravchenko@kbr.ru; Tsrnobrnya Olga Vyacheslavovna – chief expert, tel.: (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-69-84), e-mail: Tsrnobrnyov@kbr.ru |
| 3 | July | July | A survey of the level of implementation and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the financial market. | The survey is conducted to assess the level of implementation and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the financial market. | Data submission deadline: 15.07.2025
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Strategic Development of the Financial Market: Sadovskaya Tatyana Evgenievna – consultant, tel. 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 7-38-08), e-mail: Sadovskayate@kbr.ru; Department of Financial Technologies: Dmitry Vladislavovich Fedorov – Head of Department, tel. 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 7-31-73), e-mail: Fedorovdv@kbr.ru |
| 4 | July | July | A survey of trends in the segment of loans issued by microfinance organizations to small and medium-sized businesses. | The survey is conducted with the aim of studying the development of the small and medium-sized business loan segment. | Data provision period: 14 working days from the date the questionnaire is sent to the organization.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Non-bank Lending: Elizaveta Yuryevna Shtykova – leading expert, tel. 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 2-16-36), e-mail: Shtykovayu@kbr.ru |
| 5 | July | August | Survey of development trends in the pawnshop market | The survey is conducted with the aim of studying the development of the pawnshop market in the first half of 2025. | Data provision period: 14 working days from the date the questionnaire is sent to the organization.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Non-bank Lending: Elizaveta Yuryevna Shtykova – leading expert, tel. 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 2-16-36), e-mail: Shtykovayu@kbr.ru |
| 6 | July | August | Housing market survey. | The survey is conducted in order to obtain a more accurate assessment of the difference in prices between the primary and secondary housing markets, taking into account the region of location and the year the house was built for the period from 01.01.2021 to 30.06.2025. | Data submission deadline: 01.08.2025
Survey form The information is presented in CSV file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Financial Stability: Margarita Olegovna Selezneva – Chief Economist, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-55-98), e-mail: Seleznevamo@kbr.ru |
| 7 | July | October | A survey of microfinance organizations on the volume of consumer loans (credits) secured by a pledge of a motor vehicle and loans granted to individuals for purposes not related to their entrepreneurial activities, the borrowers’ obligations for which are secured by a mortgage. | The survey is conducted with the aim of collecting information from microfinance organizations on the volume of consumer loans (credits) secured by a pledge of a motor vehicle and loans granted to individuals for purposes not related to their entrepreneurial activities, the borrowers’ obligations for which are secured by a mortgage, for the third quarter of 2025. | Data submission deadline: no later than 14.10.2025
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Financial Stability: Irina Sergeevna Petukhova – leading economist, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-74-06), e-mail: Petukhova@kbr.ru; Khodjaeva Anastasia Petrovna – consultant, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-72-80), e-mail: Khojaevaap@kbr.ru |
| 8 | July | October | Survey “Customer Complaints Information”. | The survey is being conducted with the aim of analyzing complaints received directly by organizations supervised by the Bank of Russia for the second and third quarters of 2025. | Data submission deadline: for the second quarter of 2025 – July 2025; for the third quarter of 2025 – October 2025.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. A letter from the Bank of Russia containing additional information is sent to survey participants before the start of the next reporting period. |
Service for the Protection of Consumer Rights and Ensuring Accessibility of Financial Services: Vasily Evgenievich Zuev — head of the expert group, for technical support: e-mail: It_Appels@kbr.ru; for questions on methodological support: e-mail: method_appeals@cbr.ru |
| 9 | July | November | Cost of cross-border transfers by individuals from the Russian Federation. | The survey is conducted with the aim of achieving the sustainable development goals for the period up to 2030 (Sustainable Development Goals), adopted by UN Resolution No. 68/261 (indicator 10.c.1 of goal 10 “Reducing inequality within and among countries”) for the second and third quarters of 2025. | Data submission deadline: for the second quarter of 2025 – no later than 15.08.2025; for the third quarter of 2025 – no later than 15.11.2025.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Statistics: Elena Vyacheslavovna Rozhkova – Chief Economist, tel.: (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-71-67), e-mail: Rozhkovaev@kbr.ru |
| 10 | July | November | Survey of partner financing activities. | The survey is conducted to study the activities of participants in the partnership financing experiment for the second and third quarters of 2025. | Data provision period: 20 working days from the date the questionnaire is sent to the organization.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Non-bank Lending: Misnik Anastasia Romanovna – economic adviser, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 7-43-26), e-mail: Misnikar@kbr.ru |
| 11 | July | December | Survey of the implementation by credit institutions of the requirements of the Federal Law of 30.12.2004 No. 214-FZ “On participation in shared construction of apartment buildings and other real estate objects and on amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation.” | The survey is conducted for the purpose of operational monitoring of the functioning of developer accounts and escrow accounts issued to developers of loans using escrow accounts. | Data provision deadline: Section 1 information collection ceased on 01.08.2024. Sections 2, 3 monthly no later than the sixth working day of the month following the reporting month.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of banking regulation and analytics: Akimov Alexander Nikolaevich – head of department, tel.: 8 (495) 957-81-13, e-mail: Akimovan@kbr.ru; Puzin Aleksey Mikhailovich – consultant, tel.: 8 (495) 957-83-07, e-mail: Puzinami@kbr.ru; Karelina Inna Igorevna – leading economist, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 2-30-63), e-mail: Karelinai@kbr.ru |
| 12 | July | December | Inspection of bank accounts of legal entities and individual entrepreneurs. | The survey is conducted with the aim of analyzing current trends in the development of the deposit market, in particular, attracting funds to current accounts of legal entities and individual entrepreneurs, and the cost of attracting them. | Deadline for providing data: monthly, no later than the 23rd day of the month following the month being surveyed.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Statistics: Krylova Darya Olegovna – Head of Department, tel.: 8 (495) 957-89-65, e-mail: Doroshdu@kbr.ru; Fomicheva Ekaterina Yurievna – chief economist, tel.: 8 (495) 315-76-81, e-mail: RIZ1@kbr.ru; Morozova Arina Olegovna – chief economist, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-58-77), e-mail: Morozovao@kbr.ru |
| 13 | July | December | A survey of the expenses of financial institutions on software and services required for its use at significant critical information infrastructure facilities of the Russian Federation that they own. | The survey is conducted with the aim of qualitatively assessing the expenses of financial institutions on software and services necessary for its use at their significant critical information infrastructure facilities of the Russian Federation for the second and third quarters of 2025. | Deadline for submitting data: no later than the 20th day of the month following the reporting quarter.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Information Security Department: Bondarev Alexander Vladimirovich – Leading Engineer, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 2-68-90), e-mail: Bondarevav@kbr.ru |
| 14 | July | December | Examination of concluded agreements for receiving credit (borrowed) funds without the voluntary consent of the client. | The survey is conducted with the aim of collecting information on concluded agreements for receiving credit (borrowed) funds without the voluntary consent of the client for the second and third quarters of 2025. | Deadline for submitting data: no later than the fifteenth working day of the month following the reporting quarter.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Information Security Department: Egor Romanovich Sokrut – Lead Engineer, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 2-29-05), e-mail: TRASTER@Kbr.ru |
| 15 | July | December | Survey of loans granted to individuals in rubles using bank cards. | The survey is conducted with the aim of analyzing interest rates on loans granted to individuals without collateral using an electronic means of payment (bank cards), taking into account the interest-free grace period. | Deadline for providing data: monthly, no later than the 12th working day of the month following the month being surveyed.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Statistics: Krylova Darya Olegovna – Head of Department, tel.: 8 (495) 957-89-65, e-mail: Doroshdu@kbr.ru; Morozova Arina Olegovna – chief economist, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-58-77), e-mail: Morozovao@kbr.ru; Fomicheva Ekaterina Yurievna – chief economist, tel.: 8 (495) 315-76-81, (ext. 5-76-81), e-mail: RIZ1@kbr.ru |
| 16 | July | December | Monitoring the leasing market and assessing its key risks. | The survey is conducted to analyze the volume of the leasing market and its key risks for the second and third quarters of 2025. | Data submission deadline: for Q2 2025 – September 2025; for Q3 2025 – December 2025.
Survey form Information is provided by e-mail in MS Excel file format. |
Department of Financial Stability: Vlada Valerievna Monastyreva – Leading Economist, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-55-71), e-mail: Monastyrevavv@kbr.ru |
| 17 | July | December | Survey of deposits of individuals and the conditions for their attraction by credit institutions. | The survey is conducted with the aim of analyzing bank offers for deposits, deposits of individuals, indicating the maximum range of additional parameters that influence the increase in the base rate (minimum guaranteed rate) for a banking product, and their subsequent comparison with the actual level of the cost of attracting deposits. | Deadline for providing data: monthly, no later than the 23rd day of the month following the month being surveyed.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Statistics: Krylova Darya Olegovna – Head of Department, tel.: 8 (495) 957-89-65, e-mail: Doroshdu@kbr.ru; Fomicheva Ekaterina Yurievna – chief economist, tel.: 8 (495) 315-76-81, e-mail: RIZ1@kbr.ru; Morozova Arina Olegovna – Chief, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-58-77), e-mail: Morozovao@kbr.ru |
| 18 | July | December | Information on the assignment of rights of claim (cession) and the issue of securities (securitization) secured by claims on consumer loans granted to resident individuals. | The survey is conducted with the aim of analyzing the portfolio of consumer loans, the rights to claim which were assigned to legal entities (including credit institutions), including with subsequent securitization, for the correct assessment of the dynamics of the total consumer portfolio of credit institutions. | Deadline for providing data: monthly, no later than the 16th working day of the month following the month being surveyed.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Statistics: Krylova Darya Olegovna – Head of Department, tel.: 8 (495) 957-89-65, e-mail: Doroshdu@kbr.ru; Morozova Arina Olegovna – chief economist, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-58-77), e-mail: Morozovao@kbr.ru; Fomicheva Ekaterina Yurievna – chief economist, tel.: 8 (495) 315-76-81, e-mail: RIZ1@kbr.ru |
| 19 | July | December | Changes in the bank’s credit policy. | The survey is conducted with the aim of qualitatively assessing changes in the parameters of banks’ credit policy, the reasons for these changes for an in-depth analysis of the transmission mechanism of monetary policy, and identifying factors influencing lending volumes for the second and third quarters of 2025. | Data submission deadline: last working day of the reporting quarter. For the largest multi-branch banks, the questionnaire may be submitted at a later date. The questionnaire is published on the official website of the Bank of Russia at: http: //kbr.ru/stastiki/dkp/bank_landing_Terms/ in the section “Monetary policy”, “Statistics”, “Terms of bank lending”.
Information is provided by e-mail in MS Excel file format. |
Department of Monetary Policy: employee responsible for methodological support of the survey: Egorov Aleksey Vladimirovich – economic adviser, tel.: 8 (495) 957-88-91, e-mail: Egorovav@kbr.ru; Main Directorate of the Bank of Russia for the Central Federal District: employee responsible for conducting the survey: Veronika Eldarovna Islyamova – consultant, tel.: 8 (495) 950-20-72, e-mail: SVP1@kbr.ru |
| 20 | July | December | Lessee risk assessment. | The survey is conducted with the aim of quantitatively assessing the risks of lessees for the second and third quarters of 2025. | Data submission deadline: for Q2 2025 – September 2025; for Q3 2025 – December 2025.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Financial Stability: Vlada Valerievna Monastyreva – Leading Economist, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-55-71), e-mail: Monastyrevavv@kbr.ru |
| 21 | July | December | Monitoring of individuals’ loan debt. | Monitoring underwriting standards and credit quality of portfolios of banks specializing in lending to individuals for the purpose of assessing systemic credit risks of the banking sector in the second and third quarters of 2025. | Data submission deadline: for the second quarter of 2025 – 01.08.2025; for the third quarter of 2025 – 01.11.2025.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Financial Stability: Ivanova Elizaveta Dmitrievna – economist of the 2nd category, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-77-47), e-mail: Ivanovad@kbr.ru |
| 22 | July | December | Survey of planned indicators of credit institutions. | The survey is being conducted with the aim of improving the quality of operational forecasts and internal analytical models of the Bank of Russia. | Data submission deadline: no later than 25 working days following the reporting quarter.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel and Word file formats using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of banking regulation and analytics: Popov Maxim Andreevich – head of department, tel.: 8 (800) 250-40-88, (ext. 2-15-66), e-mail: Poppyma01@kbr.ru; Shterts Ruslan Sergeevich – consultant, tel.: 8 (800) 250-40-88, (ext. 2-15-86), e-mail: Sertsrs@kbr.ru |
| 23 | July | December | Survey on received subsidies to compensate for lost income on loans under government support programs. | The survey is conducted in order to identify, as part of the credit institution’s income, subsidies received to compensate for lost income on preferential loans issued for purposes determined by state support programs (quarterly data for the period: Q1 2020 – Q4 2024; monthly data for the period: January – December 2025). | Deadline for providing data: monthly, no later than the eighth working day of the month following the month being surveyed.
Survey form Information is provided by e-mail in the form of a scanned copy, MS Excel file format, or through the personal account of the information exchange participant. |
Department of Statistics: Kolesnikova Tatyana Alekseevna – Head of Department, tel.: (495) 987-71-35, e-mail: Kolesnikova@kbr.ru; Khizhnyak Anton Vitalievich – Head of Department, tel.: 8 (495) 771-42-71, e-mail: Hizhnyakav@kbr.ru |
| 24 | August | September | Survey of individuals receiving/sending cross-border money transfers. | The survey is conducted with the aim of analyzing information on received/sent cross-border money transfers of individuals. | Deadline for providing data: no later than 40 calendar days after sending the questionnaire to the organization.
Survey form Information is provided by e-mail in the form of a scanned copy, MS Excel file format, or through the personal account of the information exchange participant. |
Department of Statistics: Elena Vyacheslavovna Rozhkova – Chief Economist, tel.: (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-71-67), e-mail: Rozhkovaev@kbr.ru |
| 25 | September | October | A survey of the personnel needs of financial sector organizations for information security specialists. | The survey is being conducted with the aim of studying the personnel needs of financial sector organizations for information security specialists. | Deadline for providing data: no later than 30 calendar days from the date the questionnaire is sent to the organization.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Information Security Department: Elena Ivanovna Stavitskaya — consultant, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 2-69-43), e-mail: Stavitskaya@kbr.ru; Terekhov Sergey Vasilievich – chief engineer, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 2-28-76), e-mail: Terekhovsv@kbr.ru |
| 26 | October | October | Survey of satisfaction of credit institutions with the quality of cash. | The survey is conducted to assess the satisfaction of credit institutions with the quality of cash. | Data submission deadline: 15.10.2025
Survey form The information is presented in Word file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Cash Circulation Department: Natalya Andreevna Mavrushina — Head of Department, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-86-70), e-mail: MNA7@kbr.ru; Dzhabrailov Adil Millat ogly – leading economist, tel: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 1-86-88), e-mail: Dzhabrailovam@kbr.ru |
| 27 | October | October | Investigation of cash withdrawal transactions without the client’s voluntary consent using ATMs. | The survey is conducted with the aim of studying operations on issuing cash by credit institutions without the voluntary consent of the client using ATMs (data for September 2025 will be presented in the third quarter of 2025). | Deadline for submitting data: no later than the fifteenth working day of the month following the reporting quarter.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Information Security Department: Egor Romanovich Sokrut – Lead Engineer, tel.: 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 2-29-05), e-mail: TRASTER@Kbr.ru |
| 28 | October | November | A survey of development trends in the market of consumer credit cooperatives. | The survey is conducted with the aim of studying the development of the consumer credit cooperative market for the first to third quarters of 2025. | Data provision period: 14 working days from the date the questionnaire is sent to the organization.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Non-bank Lending: Elizaveta Yuryevna Shtykova – leading expert, tel. 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 2-16-36), e-mail: Shtykovayu@kbr.ru |
| 29 | October | November | A survey of development trends in the market of agricultural credit consumer cooperatives. | The survey is conducted with the aim of studying the development of the agricultural credit consumer cooperative market for the first to third quarters of 2025. | Data provision period: 14 working days from the date the questionnaire is sent to the organization.
Survey form The information is presented in MS Excel file format using the functionality of personal accounts. |
Department of Non-bank Lending: Elizaveta Yuryevna Shtykova – leading expert, tel. 8 (495) 771-99-99, (ext. 2-16-36), e-mail: Shtykovayu@kbr.ru |
Source: United Nations General Assembly and Security Council
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the Civil Society Forum at the fourth Financing for Development Conference, in Sevilla, Spain, today:
The fourth Financing for Development Conference is about fixing how the world invests in sustainable development.
At a time of rising conflict, a burning planet and growing division, it is about showing how international cooperation can and must deliver for people.
Thank you for your voice and relentless activism. You are the conscience of this process — and your calls for justice for the most vulnerable are being heard. To mobilize the funding to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. To ease the crushing debt burden on developing countries. And to reform the global financial architecture for good.
You know change is possible. I urge you to keep pushing. Keep demanding that Governments live up to their promises. The leadership of civil society can inspire change for all of society. I am proud to stand with you in this fight for justice. Thank you.
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
Villers-lès-Nancy (France), 30 June 2025 – 06:00 PM (CET)
PRESS RELEASE
EQUASENS ACQUIRES DIS AND RESURGENCES BUSINESSES, STRENGTHENING ITS POSITION IN THE MARKET OF SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE ESTABLISHMENTS.
Strengthening the position of a leading provider of software solutions for hospitals and the medical-social sector
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Equasens Group (Euronext Paris™ – Compartment B – FR 0012882389 -$EQS), announces the completion of the acquisition on July 1, 2025, by its AXIGATE LINK Division through its subsidiary Axigate, of two businesses specialising in solutions for the public healthcare sector from a French software solutions editor.
This strategic acquisition which is a product of the exclusive negotiations announced on 30 April will contribute to Equasens’ goal to significantly strengthen its position in the hospital and medico-social software market, by creating a complete technology ecosystem to support the digital transformation of public and private establishments.
Scope and impact of the acquisition
The acquired business assets cover more than 300 customers in the public healthcare sector and generate annual sales of around €5m. They include:
These two activities have been integrated into the AXIGATE LINK Division, and will strengthen the HOSPILINK solution for Hospitals, Regional Hospital Groups (GHT) and specialised after-care and rehabilitation facilities and psychiatric facilities in France.
Growth strategy in action
This acquisition is fully in line with Equasens’ strategy for:
The resulting technical and commercial synergies with the AXIGATE LINK Division’s existing solutions will be a major growth driver by optimising resources and accelerating innovation.
This acquisition significantly reinforces the Group’s position as a key force in the transformation of the digital healthcare ecosystem, providing an even more precise and comprehensive solution for management and EPR (Electronic Patient Records) needs of healthcare establishments and their practitioners.
An industrial growth model and future prospects
The integration of these activities within the AXIGATE LINK Division reflects a clear industrial vision: to expand and complete its software offering for healthcare establishments by adding new technology building blocks to the AXIGATE LINK Division’s EPR solutions in various areas (accounting, billing, stock management and payroll).
The short-term objective is to develop the new building blocks originating from the acquisition to be integrated into the existing AXIGATE LINK Division ranges: HOSPILINK (hospital), TITANLINK (nursing homes) and DOMILINK (home care). For ResUrgences, the aim is to strengthen this specialized range while integrating it into the HOSPILINK range as a full-fledged module.
The medium-term objective is to create smooth, secure patient care pathways, by improving interoperability between the various services and users, based on our different solutions for institutions (emergency services, nursing homes, hospitals, hospital-at-home programmes, in-home nursing care services) and private healthcare practitioners (physicians, allied health professionals, pharmacies), by developing new functionalities based on artificial intelligence and data analysis, making it possible to retrieve information from patient records throughout the patient’s care pathway.
Denis Supplisson, Chief Executive Officer of Equasens, commented: “This acquisition illustrates our determination to expand and diversify within our core business – software for both private practice and hospital healthcare professionals – by targeting opportunities that make industrial and economic sense. By integrating the ResUrgences and DIS ranges, we are combining the added value of our medico-social and healthcare offerings to meet the growing digital needs of healthcare establishments. Our goal is to become the technology partner of choice to support the transformation of the French healthcare system, by harnessing the potential of innovation to benefit people: improving the handling of administrative and medical tasks to save time for users. ”
Grégoire de Rotalier, Deputy CEO of Equasens and Manager of the AXIGATE LINK Division, added: “For Equasens and the AXIGATE LINK Division, this quality acquisition significantly strengthens our presence in the public health sector, in terms of market share, expertise and product range. This acquisition further reinforces AXIGATE LINK’s strong position in the hospital, medico-social and home care sectors, and strengthens a team of 270 employees fully focused on serving 5,000 healthcare and medico-social establishment customers. ”
Timetable and integration
Operational integration of the teams and solutions will begin in Q3 2025, with a phased migration plan for customers to Equasens’ new technology platforms. Continuity of service is guaranteed throughout the transition period.
Upcoming financial communications
About Equasens Group – Follow us also on LinkedIn
Founded over 35 years ago, Equasens Group, a leader in digital healthcare solutions, today employs over 1.400 people across Europe.
Equasens Group’s specialised business applications facilitate the day-to-day work of healthcare professionals and their teams, working in private practice, collaborative medical structures or healthcare establishments. The Group also provides comprehensive support to healthcare professionals in the transformation of their profession by developing electronic equipment, digital solutions and healthcare robotics, as well as data hosting, financing and training adapted to their specific needs.
And reflecting the spirit of its tagline “Technology for a More Human Experience”, the Group is a leading provider of interoperability solutions that improve coordination between healthcare professionals, their communications and data exchange resulting in better patient care and a more efficient and secure healthcare system.
Listed on Euronext Paris™, Equasens Group (Compartment B – FR 0012882389 – $EQS) applies a two-pronged development strategy combining organic growth with targeted acquisitions at a European level.
CONTACTS
Analyst and Investor Relations:
Chief Administrative and Financial Officer: Frédérique Schmidt
Tel: +33 (0)3 83 15 90 67 – frederique.schmidt@equasens.com
Financial communications agency:
FIN’EXTENSO – Isabelle Aprile
Tel.: +33 (0)6 17 38 61 78 – i.aprile@finextenso.fr
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are not guarantees of future performance and are based on current opinions, forecasts and assumptions, including, but not limited to, assumptions about Equasens’ current and future strategy and the environment in which Equasens operates. These involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results or other events, to materially differ from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include those detailed in Chapter 3 “Risk factors” of the Universal Registration Document filed with the French financial market authority (Autorité des Marchés Financiers or AMF) on April 29, 2025 under number D.25-0334. These forward-looking statements are valid only as of the date of this press release.
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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
Villers-lès-Nancy (France), 30 June 2025 – 06:00 PM (CET)
PRESS RELEASE
EQUASENS ACQUIRES DIS AND RESURGENCES BUSINESSES, STRENGTHENING ITS POSITION IN THE MARKET OF SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE ESTABLISHMENTS.
Strengthening the position of a leading provider of software solutions for hospitals and the medical-social sector
***
Equasens Group (Euronext Paris™ – Compartment B – FR 0012882389 -$EQS), announces the completion of the acquisition on July 1, 2025, by its AXIGATE LINK Division through its subsidiary Axigate, of two businesses specialising in solutions for the public healthcare sector from a French software solutions editor.
This strategic acquisition which is a product of the exclusive negotiations announced on 30 April will contribute to Equasens’ goal to significantly strengthen its position in the hospital and medico-social software market, by creating a complete technology ecosystem to support the digital transformation of public and private establishments.
Scope and impact of the acquisition
The acquired business assets cover more than 300 customers in the public healthcare sector and generate annual sales of around €5m. They include:
These two activities have been integrated into the AXIGATE LINK Division, and will strengthen the HOSPILINK solution for Hospitals, Regional Hospital Groups (GHT) and specialised after-care and rehabilitation facilities and psychiatric facilities in France.
Growth strategy in action
This acquisition is fully in line with Equasens’ strategy for:
The resulting technical and commercial synergies with the AXIGATE LINK Division’s existing solutions will be a major growth driver by optimising resources and accelerating innovation.
This acquisition significantly reinforces the Group’s position as a key force in the transformation of the digital healthcare ecosystem, providing an even more precise and comprehensive solution for management and EPR (Electronic Patient Records) needs of healthcare establishments and their practitioners.
An industrial growth model and future prospects
The integration of these activities within the AXIGATE LINK Division reflects a clear industrial vision: to expand and complete its software offering for healthcare establishments by adding new technology building blocks to the AXIGATE LINK Division’s EPR solutions in various areas (accounting, billing, stock management and payroll).
The short-term objective is to develop the new building blocks originating from the acquisition to be integrated into the existing AXIGATE LINK Division ranges: HOSPILINK (hospital), TITANLINK (nursing homes) and DOMILINK (home care). For ResUrgences, the aim is to strengthen this specialized range while integrating it into the HOSPILINK range as a full-fledged module.
The medium-term objective is to create smooth, secure patient care pathways, by improving interoperability between the various services and users, based on our different solutions for institutions (emergency services, nursing homes, hospitals, hospital-at-home programmes, in-home nursing care services) and private healthcare practitioners (physicians, allied health professionals, pharmacies), by developing new functionalities based on artificial intelligence and data analysis, making it possible to retrieve information from patient records throughout the patient’s care pathway.
Denis Supplisson, Chief Executive Officer of Equasens, commented: “This acquisition illustrates our determination to expand and diversify within our core business – software for both private practice and hospital healthcare professionals – by targeting opportunities that make industrial and economic sense. By integrating the ResUrgences and DIS ranges, we are combining the added value of our medico-social and healthcare offerings to meet the growing digital needs of healthcare establishments. Our goal is to become the technology partner of choice to support the transformation of the French healthcare system, by harnessing the potential of innovation to benefit people: improving the handling of administrative and medical tasks to save time for users. ”
Grégoire de Rotalier, Deputy CEO of Equasens and Manager of the AXIGATE LINK Division, added: “For Equasens and the AXIGATE LINK Division, this quality acquisition significantly strengthens our presence in the public health sector, in terms of market share, expertise and product range. This acquisition further reinforces AXIGATE LINK’s strong position in the hospital, medico-social and home care sectors, and strengthens a team of 270 employees fully focused on serving 5,000 healthcare and medico-social establishment customers. ”
Timetable and integration
Operational integration of the teams and solutions will begin in Q3 2025, with a phased migration plan for customers to Equasens’ new technology platforms. Continuity of service is guaranteed throughout the transition period.
Upcoming financial communications
About Equasens Group – Follow us also on LinkedIn
Founded over 35 years ago, Equasens Group, a leader in digital healthcare solutions, today employs over 1.400 people across Europe.
Equasens Group’s specialised business applications facilitate the day-to-day work of healthcare professionals and their teams, working in private practice, collaborative medical structures or healthcare establishments. The Group also provides comprehensive support to healthcare professionals in the transformation of their profession by developing electronic equipment, digital solutions and healthcare robotics, as well as data hosting, financing and training adapted to their specific needs.
And reflecting the spirit of its tagline “Technology for a More Human Experience”, the Group is a leading provider of interoperability solutions that improve coordination between healthcare professionals, their communications and data exchange resulting in better patient care and a more efficient and secure healthcare system.
Listed on Euronext Paris™, Equasens Group (Compartment B – FR 0012882389 – $EQS) applies a two-pronged development strategy combining organic growth with targeted acquisitions at a European level.
CONTACTS
Analyst and Investor Relations:
Chief Administrative and Financial Officer: Frédérique Schmidt
Tel: +33 (0)3 83 15 90 67 – frederique.schmidt@equasens.com
Financial communications agency:
FIN’EXTENSO – Isabelle Aprile
Tel.: +33 (0)6 17 38 61 78 – i.aprile@finextenso.fr
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are not guarantees of future performance and are based on current opinions, forecasts and assumptions, including, but not limited to, assumptions about Equasens’ current and future strategy and the environment in which Equasens operates. These involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results or other events, to materially differ from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include those detailed in Chapter 3 “Risk factors” of the Universal Registration Document filed with the French financial market authority (Autorité des Marchés Financiers or AMF) on April 29, 2025 under number D.25-0334. These forward-looking statements are valid only as of the date of this press release.
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US Senate News:
Source: US Whitehouse
Gas prices are falling as millions of Americans hit the road for the holiday weekend.
According to CNBC, “gas is the cheapest it’s ever been.” Inflation-adjusted gas prices “are near the lowest levels we’ve seen in the last 20 years” — and with rising incomes, “Americans are actually spending far less of their income on energy than they have in quite some time.”
The good news is being felt across the nation:
Tupelo, Mississippi: “If you’re driving, you could be in for a pleasant surprise at the pump.”
New York City, New York: “It looks like gas prices are about to get cheaper.”
Toledo, Ohio: “Summer gas prices are at a surprising four-year low.”
Columbia, South Carolina: “If you’re planning to hit the road ahead of the 4th of July weekend, gas prices are currently the lowest that they’ve been since 2021.”
Jacksonville, Florida: “Some good news for gas prices — they continue to fall ahead of the 4th of July holiday.”
Macon, Georgia: “If you’re planning to travel this week, gas prices in our area are down. They’re the lowest that we’ve seen this time since 2021.”
The Arizona Republic:“Arizona motorists are seeing a relatively cheap summer at the gas pump, despite recent conflicts abroad.Oil prices have fluctuated since the start of the Israel-Iran war earlier this month. But gas prices have remained relatively steady across the nation — and have largely declined in Arizona.”
GasBuddy: Gas Prices to Fall to Lowest July 4th Level Since 2021 as Middle East Tensions Cool
CNN: “They’re pretty low — and they’re trending lower … This would be the lowest on Fourth of July for gas since at least 2021 — perhaps even since 2020 during COVID. Of course, people are making more money, on average, than they did back then, so on an inflation-adjusted basis, gasoline is swallowing up a smaller and smaller chunk of paychecks.”
ABC News: “Most people traveling right now are traveling by road. Gas prices — $3.18/gallon right now, that’s the national average for regular unleaded. Last year, that was $3.49/gallon — so significantly lower.”
CNBC: “As Americans gear up for summer travel, prices at the pump may be cooling off. This summer could bring the lowest gas prices in years.”
The New York Times: “Summer road trips appear to be safe from a big spike in gasoline prices … The last time the cost for drivers was lower in late June was in 2021.”
The Wall Street Journal: “The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline, $3.21, is about 23 cents cheaper than this time last year … Reduced prices would be a boon for consumers during the warmer months when Americans drive more. Low energy prices so far this year have already contributed to the economy’s resilience and helped keep inflation in check.”
NBC News: “Looking at gas prices that are the best in four years — and this is so important for all of those millions of people who will be hitting the roads … 20 cents less than it was a year ago, so that’s six or seven bucks extra when you fill up. That’s real money.”
Fox Business: “Summer gas prices hit lowest level in 4 years despite Middle East tensions”
Source: European Union 2
Construction of the EU’s first net-positive emissions building has begun in Seville, Spain. It will go beyond carbon neutrality by offsetting CO₂ from the atmosphere, mainly through generating solar energy that far exceeds its own operational needs. It will take around 2 years to complete.
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Almere, The Netherlands
June 30, 2025, 5:45 p.m. CET
ASM International N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: ASM) reports the following transactions, conducted under ASM’s current share buyback program.
| Date | Repurchased shares | Average price | Repurchased value |
| June 23, 2025 | 9,874 | € 517.47 | € 5,109,461 |
| June 24, 2025 | 11,169 | € 533.12 | € 5,954,417 |
| June 25, 2025 | 10,980 | € 545.59 | € 5,990,567 |
| Total | 32,023 | € 532.57 | € 17,054,445 |
These repurchases were made as part of the €150 million share buyback program which started on April 30, 2025. Of the total program, 40.0% has been repurchased. For further details including individual transaction information please visit: www.asm.com/investors/dividends-share-buybacks.
About ASM International
ASM International N.V., headquartered in Almere, the Netherlands, and its subsidiaries design and manufacture equipment and process solutions to produce semiconductor devices for wafer processing, and have facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia. ASM International’s common stock trades on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange (symbol: ASM). For more information, visit ASM’s website at www.asm.com.
This press release contains inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
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SINGAPORE, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Bitcoin hovers near the $100,000 mark and market volatility intensifies, BexBack Exchange has announced a new limited-time promotional campaign designed to help traders maximize their potential returns. Starting today, all new users who deposit and complete one trade within seven days will receive a $50 USDT-M welcome bonus, along with a 100% deposit, match to double their trading capital. Combined with up to 100x leverage and zero KYC requirements, this promotion positions BexBack as a powerful entry point for both beginners and advanced futures traders navigating today’s unpredictable crypto landscape.
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Source: City of Derby
People across Derbyshire are being asked to have their say on how local council services are delivered in the future, as part of the biggest change to local government in 50 years.
A proposal drawn up by Derbyshire’s eight district and borough councils, together with Derby City Council, would see the 10 councils that provide services across the county replaced with two councils – one covering the north of the county, and one covering the south.
Now, people and organisations across Derbyshire are being asked for their views about the ‘One Derbyshire, two councils’ proposal as part of a public consultation running until 10 August 2025.
The decision to launch a local government reorganisation process was taken by central government, which wants to simplify how councils are organised across the whole of England and make them more efficient – reducing costs while delivering services that are better, and more joined-up.
The government asked local councils to work together to draw up initial proposals for their area and it is now time for local people to have their say, before proposals for Derbyshire are finalised and submitted to government later this year.
In a joint statement, the Leaders of Derbyshire’s eight district and borough councils, and city council, said:
The current structure of local government in Derbyshire dates back to 1974 and the way people live their lives has changed beyond recognition since then.
Government has asked councils to work together to come up with plans which modernise and simplify council structures, so all services are run by single authorities and they’re easier for people, communities and businesses to deal with.
Our proposal recognises that Derbyshire is a large county with differing needs – and in considering the options, we’ve put local people and places first.
With one council covering southern Derbyshire and one covering northern Derbyshire, we believe we will have councils that are big enough to deliver efficient services, but close enough to listen and respond to the needs of our communities.
We know local identity – at both a county and area level – is really important to people. The proposal for two councils will maintain our county’s historic border, including the city of Derby, which is a key centre of economic growth. And although the council boundaries will no longer exist in the way they do now, our communities and places will remain – that sense of belonging is about the people who make up a community, not lines on a map.
We now want to hear from people and organisations across our communities. This is your chance to help shape how services will be delivered in your local area, and how your place fits into the wider plans for Derbyshire.
In places like Derbyshire, local services are currently delivered under what is known as a ‘two-tier’ council structure.
This means that some services are delivered by a borough or district council, and others are provided by Derbyshire County Council. Within Derbyshire, there is also Derby City Council which is a ‘unitary’ council providing all services to the communities it serves.
Between them, these councils are responsible for a vast range of local services. The county council provides services like social care for children and adults, education and transport, while district and borough councils are responsible for services such as bin collections, planning, and leisure centres. Derby City Council provides all of these council services to the communities it serves.
Under the proposal, two new councils would be created, each responsible for delivering all services in their local area – one in the north and one in the south.
There are three possible options for how the area currently covered by Amber Valley Borough Council could be included in the new structure: placed entirely in the northern council, entirely in the southern council, or with different parishes joining each of the two councils, depending on where they may best fit.
Early forecasts* suggest that this new structure of local government in Derbyshire could save between £56m and £93m over five years, through reduced duplication of services, fewer council buildings, fewer councillors and senior officers, and being able to achieve better economies of scale when buying and delivering services. However, at this stage the councils are rightfully cautious and careful in relation to financial projections, as there remains much to be assessed and understood as the local government reorganisation process progresses.
The Leaders added:
Our proposal also supports a strong Derbyshire for the future – creating councils which can develop more strategic approaches to economic development, regeneration and county-wide infrastructure, while working closely and more efficiently with the new East Midlands Mayor and East Midlands Combined County Authority, which guides large-scale investment across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
The views of people and organisations will feed into the development of final proposals, which must be considered by existing councils and submitted to Government by 28 November 2025.
Government will then review the proposals for Derbyshire, and for twenty other county areas across England, before making final decisions in the Summer of 2026. If the Government accepts the proposals for Derbyshire, elections for the new shadow authorities would take place in 2027 and new councils would start to operate by April 2028.
To find out more about local government reorganisation in Derbyshire and give your views in the consultation visit the consultation website. The online questionnaire will take around 10 minutes to complete.
* Note: These figures are estimated using figures of similar Local Government Reorganisations. They do not take account of Derbyshire’s particular circumstances and are indicative only.
Source: European Union 2
Most Europeans believe climate change is a serious problem (85%), according to a new survey. Some 81% support the EU-wide goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. Close to nine in ten Europeans think it is important that the EU acts to increase renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) reports the following, in accordance with the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act:
Following the cancellation of 288,027 common shares repurchased by IPC under the normal course issuer bid / share repurchase program, the total number of issued and outstanding common shares of the Corporation is 113,354,532 common shares with voting rights as at June 30, 2025 and IPC holds no common shares in treasury.
International Petroleum Corp. (IPC) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with a high quality portfolio of assets located in Canada, Malaysia and France, providing a solid foundation for organic and inorganic growth. IPC is a member of the Lundin Group of Companies. IPC is incorporated in Canada and IPC’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange under the symbol “IPCO”.
For further information, please contact:
| Rebecca Gordon SVP Corporate Planning and Investor Relations rebecca.gordon@international-petroleum.com Tel: +41 22 595 10 50 |
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This information is information that International Petroleum Corporation is required to make public pursuant to the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the contact persons set out above, at 17:30 CEST on June 30, 2025.
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Robinhood Stock Tokens will allow EU customers to get exposure to the US stock market
Robinhood will also launch a new Layer 2 blockchain to power the tokenization of Real World Assets
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, at Robinhood Presents: To Catch a Token in Cannes, France, we unveiled a suite of new products that mark a major step forward for crypto. From expanding Robinhood to over 400 million people across 30 EU and EEA countries, to launching stock and ETF tokens, we’re building toward a future where investing is simpler, smarter, and more accessible worldwide.
“Our latest offerings lay the groundwork for crypto to become the backbone of the global financial system,” said Robinhood Chairman and CEO Vlad Tenev.
Tokenization and Layer 2 Blockchain
We’ve launched US stock and ETF tokens in the EU, giving eligible customers exposure to US equities with Robinhood Stock Tokens—featuring zero commissions or added spreads from Robinhood (other fees may apply), dividend support, and 24/5 access. With tokenized stocks, our European app transitions from being a crypto-only app to an all-in-one investment app powered by crypto.
European customers will have access to 200+ US stock and ETF tokens. Stock token holders will also receive dividend payments directly in their app.
“Crypto was built by engineers for engineers, and has not been accessible to most people,” said Johann Kerbrat, GM and SVP of Robinhood Crypto. “We’re onboarding the world to crypto by making it as easy to use as possible—with the goal of bringing powerful tools into one intuitive platform.”
Stock tokens will initially be issued on Arbitrum. In the future, tokenized stocks will be facilitated by our very own Robinhood Layer 2 blockchain, based on Arbitrum. Currently in development, the Robinhood blockchain will be optimized for tokenized real-world assets and built to support 24/7 trading, seamless bridging, and self-custody.
Perpetual Futures
We are introducing crypto perpetual futures in the EU, where we will offer eligible customers access to a new class of derivatives with continuous exposure and up to 3x leverage. Perpetuals will be 100% rolled out to eligible customers by the end of the summer. Designed to help reduce the complexity typically associated with trading perpetuals, we built our interface with intuitive controls for setting position size and managing margin. Orders are routed through Bitstamp’s perpetual futures exchange.
This launch will mark an important step in serving active traders across the globe with advanced trading tools in an intuitive platform.
Crypto Staking in the US
Crypto staking is launching to eligible US customers, starting with Ethereum and Solana. With our user-friendly interface, you can now participate in blockchain ecosystems and access competitive reward rates by contributing to network operations. Crypto staking is also available to all Robinhood customers in the EU and EEA.
Expanded Product Suite
There’s more—we’ve rolled out a suite of new products to make trading crypto on Robinhood even more powerful and seamless.
To learn more about today’s announcements, visit go.robinhood.com/presents.
Disclosures:
Terms apply. Eligibility and restrictions vary by region.
US stock and ETF tokens and crypto perpetual futures trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Please carefully consider if investing in such financial instruments is appropriate for you based on your specific experience, risk tolerance, and financial situation. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply.
Staking is not available in every state.
To Catch a Token is sponsored by Robinhood Europe, UAB (“RHEU”). RHEU (company code: 306377915) is authorized and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania (“BoL”) as a financial brokerage firm and a crypto-asset service provider. RHEU’s registered address is: Mėsinių 5, LT-01133 Vilnius, Lithuania; address for correspondence: Konstitucijos pr, 21A (QUADRUM East), LT-08130, Vilnius, Lithuania; website.
Cryptocurrency services in the US are offered through an account with Robinhood Crypto, LLC (NMLS ID 1702840). Robinhood Crypto, LLC (“RHC”) is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Cryptocurrency held through Robinhood Crypto is not FDIC insured or SIPC protected.
Robinhood Gold Visa® Credit Card is offered by Robinhood Credit, Inc. (“RCT”), and is issued by Coastal Community Bank, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. RCT is a financial technology company, not a bank. Must have Robinhood Financial brokerage account to redeem crypto. See Robinhood Gold Card Rewards Program Rules for detail and other redemption options. Rewards Program Rules are subject to change. The Gold Card requires an annual Robinhood Gold subscription to apply and maintain the card and does not include a 30 day free trial.
Robinhood Gold is a subscription-based membership program of premium services offered through Robinhood Gold, LLC (“RHG”).
US Deposit boost is paid in cash into your self-directed individual brokerage account and applies to eligible net crypto deposits from an external address to your crypto account between June 24 and July 7, 2025. Any 2% bonus will be applied retroactively to your net eligible deposits once the combined net crypto deposits across the Robinhood Platform exceeds $500M during the promotion period. Potential bonus deductions will be pulled from your self-directed individual brokerage account. Bonus offered by Robinhood Crypto, LLC. Cryptocurrency held through Robinhood Crypto is not FDIC insured or SIPC protected. See terms and conditions.
EU Bonus is paid in crypto and applies to eligible net crypto deposits from an external address to your account between 28 May to 7 July, 2025. Excludes deposits of USDC and EURC. Any 2% bonus will be applied retroactively to your eligible deposits once the combined net crypto deposits across the Robinhood Platform exceeds $500M during the promotion period. Dollar value of crypto deposits is determined by Robinhood in its reasonable discretion based on applicable market rates. You cannot trade or withdraw your bonus for 1 year. Other terms apply.
All investments involve risk and loss of principal is possible.
Robinhood Financial LLC (“RHF”) (member SIPC), is a registered broker-dealer.
Robinhood Cortex showcases a conceptual framework illustrating how Robinhood envisions the integration of traditional investing tools with Artificial Intelligence (‘AI’). Currently, Robinhood Cortex is designed to incorporate AI but Trade Builder does not. There is no guarantee that AI will improve investing performance, mitigate risk, or reduce losses.
RHEU, RHC, RCT, RHG and RHF are separate but affiliated entities and are wholly owned subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc. (‘Robinhood’).
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Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) transformed financial services by introducing commission-free stock trading and democratizing access to the markets for millions of investors. Today, Robinhood lets you trade stocks, options, futures (which includes options on futures, swaps, and event contracts), and crypto, invest for retirement, and earn with Robinhood Gold. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Robinhood puts customers in the driver’s seat, delivering unprecedented value and products intentionally designed for a new generation of investors. Additional information about Robinhood can be found at www.robinhood.com.
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SHREWSBURY, United Kingdom, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lightchain AI, the AI-native blockchain protocol enabling intelligent on-chain computation, has officially entered its Final Bonus Round after successfully raising over $21 million across 15 structured presale stages. This marks the last opportunity for early participants to access the platform before its mainnet launch in July 2025.
With a mission to enable autonomous intelligence on-chain, Lightchain AI is building decentralized infrastructure optimized for real-time artificial intelligence execution. By combining AI-specialized computation, scalable architecture, and a fair validator-driven consensus model, the platform offers developers, builders, and researchers a robust foundation for next-generation decentralized AI applications.
A Blockchain Purpose-Built for AI
At the heart of Lightchain AI is its Artificial Intelligence Virtual Machine (AIVM)—a next-gen execution environment tailored for AI logic, machine learning workflows, and intelligent agents. Paired with a novel Proof of Intelligence (PoI)consensus mechanism, the protocol incentivizes nodes to perform useful AI computation that strengthens the network while enabling practical, real-world use cases.
Lightchain AI’s infrastructure supports low-latency processing, seamless scalability through sharding, and transparent AI operations auditable via its Transparent AI Framework. From data analytics to autonomous decision-making, the network provides an end-to-end environment for deploying AI in a decentralized, accountable, and secure way.
Community-Led Ecosystem Development
A defining characteristic of Lightchain AI’s growth is its commitment to transparency and community-first token distribution. The initial 5% team token allocation has been fully reallocated to ecosystem growth, developer grants, validator support, and infrastructure funding. This move reinforces the project’s builder-centric approach and long-term decentralization goals.
In preparation for mainnet, Lightchain AI has launched a $150,000 grant program to support developers building tools, dApps, and infrastructure. The platform’s Developer Portal offers streamlined onboarding through accessible APIs, SDKs, and comprehensive documentation. Meanwhile, Lightchain’s public GitHub repositories are set to go live shortly, enabling open-source contributions and transparent development.
Final Bonus Round Now Live
With over $21 million already raised, Lightchain AI has now opened its Final Bonus Round—an exclusive phase for contributors who missed the initial presale stages. This round offers fixed pricing and access to unique ecosystem incentives designed to reward early community participation.
“We’re proud of the incredible support Lightchain AI has received from the community, investors, and developers,” said a Lightchain AI spokesperson. “The Final Bonus Round is the last opportunity to join the network before we launch mainnet and begin onboarding intelligent dApps at scale.”
Key Milestones Ahead
As the Lightchain AI team approaches mainnet readiness, several milestones are planned for Q3 2025:
By fusing blockchain’s decentralization with AI’s computational power, Lightchain AI is pioneering an entirely new category of infrastructure—one where intelligence is not just on-chain, but autonomous, efficient, and equitable.
Learn More and Participate
Lightchain AI invites all builders, researchers, validators, and contributors to join the Final Bonus Round and become part of a decentralized intelligence revolution.
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Source: Channel Islands – Jersey
The new breast screening unit at the Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre is due to be officially opened on Wednesday 2 July.
As previously announced, Improvements to breast screening programme, enhancements have been made to the breast screening service as part of a project to ensure that by the end of 2027, all eligible women will be automatically called up for breast screening rather than having to inform Health and Care Jersey that they would like to be screened.
The project was only possible thanks to a new £255,000 mammography machine paid for by The John Clive Le Seelleur Trust, and funding from the charity Jersey Cancer Relief for additional members of staff.
Since it opened in November, about 3,000 people have been screened in the new unit. Feedback from those who have accessed the unit has been positive with 100% of the 103 people who responded to an online survey rating their overall experience as ‘very good’ (94) or ‘good’ (8). One respondent said: “The lady who did my screening was lovely as are all staff in the mammography department on past appointments”.
At 4.30pm on Wednesday 2 July, former Health Minister Anne Pryke, now Chair of Jersey Cancer Relief, and whose mother is Enid Quenault who was Connétable of St Brelade, will officially open the unit. The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Tom Binet, along with his Assistant Ministers; Deputies Rose Binet, Andy Howell and Barbara Ward will also attend the opening. They will be joined by HCJ Chief Officer Tom Walker, representatives from ABC Jersey and Macmillan Jersey as well as HCJ colleagues who were a part of the project.
The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Tom Binet, said: “I’m delighted to hear that since it opened, this vital new unit has managed to see around 3,000 women. I would like to thank staff who are clearly providing an exceptional service as it was very heartening to hear the great feedback from those who have attended a screening.
“I would also like to thank the charities for their generous support in helping us to enhance our breast screening service. This new machine will play an important role in helping us to detect cancer early and so help save lives.”
Anne Pryke, Chair of Jersey Cancer Relief, said: “It is an honour to officially open the new breast screening unit at the Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre. This state-of-the-art facility represents a significant step forward in the early detection of breast cancer, and we are proud to support such a vital service for women in Jersey.
“The dedication of the screening team is truly inspiring, and everyone at Jersey Cancer Relief is proud to be helping make a lasting impact through this project, but we wouldn’t be able to support important projects of this nature without the generosity of our donors.”
Source: Aisle of Wight
Island residents are being invited to take part in a region-wide survey that will help shape the future of local government across the region.
The Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) survey — now live — gives everyone the chance to share their views on how councils could be restructured to better serve local communities.
The Isle of Wight Council is working in partnership with councils across Hampshire, Portsmouth, and Southampton to explore changes to the current system.
While most of Hampshire operates under a two-tier structure — with services split between county and district or borough councils — the Isle of Wight already functions as a unitary authority, delivering all local services directly.
Under the proposals being considered, the Isle of Wight would remain a unitary authority. Meanwhile, the mainland councils are exploring the creation of four new unitary councils to replace the existing 15-council structure.
This joint survey marks the next phase of the LGR process, following the submission of an interim plan for change earlier this year.
It focuses on gathering feedback from across the area, with a particular emphasis on local community identity.
Island residents are being encouraged to take part and make their voices heard before 27 July 2025.
More information about the LGR process is available on the Isle of Wight Council website.
Source: Northern Ireland City of Armagh
The community turned out in full force to our second Tak£500+ Market Stall and Decision Making event last weekend in Armagh. Local groups showcased their amazing project ideas to the crowds who then had a chance to vote for their favourites!
The next event takes place this Saturday 5 July, 2pm to 5pm in South Lake Leisure Centre. Come along and check out all the projects within the Craigavon area and vote for your favourite to receive up to £1000! See you there!
Source: Scotland – City of Edinburgh
New public toilets are now open at Queensferry’s Hawes Pier for use by residents and visitors to the area.
Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the new public toilets are designed to provide modern, accessible amenities while respecting the historical significance of the iconic location.
The toilets incorporate energy-efficient and low-carbon technology, including sustainable materials, energy-saving features and a green roof. The surrounding area has been adapted to provide wheelchair accessibility and step-free entry.
These are the first of four new toilet units to be installed across the city this summer, with further toilets in the Meadows, Leith Links and Inverleith Park opening in the next month.
Councillor Margaret Graham, Culture and Communities Convener, said:
These new facilities are both convenient and inclusive, and were designed with community feedback in mind.
Thanks to UK Government funding through the Shared Prosperity Fund we’ve been able to meet a local need with this toilet unit, which has been built with accessibility at the heart of the project.
I am very pleased that both residents and visitors will be able to benefit from the state-of-the art facilities.
The facility has been designed to be accessible, inclusive, and easy to maintain, providing a long-needed amenity at one of the busiest entry points to the town and Forth Bridge visitors.
The toilets have:
Some finishing touches such as the installation of benches, bike racks and external bins will be completed throughout July.
For further updates on the project, please visit Edinburgh Thriving Greenspaces website.
Source: Scotland – City of Edinburgh
The Council has reinforced its commitment to its highly valued Holiday Hubs.
The Council has reinforced its commitment to its highly valued Holiday Hubs as it announces a new set of criteria for access to the school holiday provision for children and young people currently in P1 – S6 with Additional Support Needs.
For over two decades the Council has offered Holiday Hubs for families of children with additional support needs but in recent years this provision has expanded beyond the point at which it is sustainable with differing expectations of the provision and challenges around increasing need and potential inequalities.
Extensive consultation with families who use and rely on this school holiday support has taken place over the last 6-months as options for a new safe and sustainable model for Holiday Hubs have been discussed and explored.
Following agreement at Education, Children and Families Committee on 10 June, the City of Edinburgh Council has introduced new eligibility criteria for holiday hub support. The new criteria will ensure that holiday support is directed to children and young people in the City of Edinburgh with the most complex needs and vulnerability.
The new criteria will be applied to applications for academic session 2025/26 and will ensure that those with the most need will be allocated up to 4 weeks provision across the October break, February break, Easter and the Summer holidays. Details of the new criteria and how to apply can be found on the council website.
Applications for academic session August 2025 to August 2026 are now open. The closing date for applications is 10 August 2025.
Parents/carers of children who meet the criteria and wish to be considered for a place at a Holiday Hub, should apply online.
Families requiring support with their application should contact their school or email holidaysupport@edinburgh.gov.uk
Councillor James Dalgleish, Education, Children and Families Convener said:
I warmly welcome the clarity that this new criteria offers families of children with additional support needs who rely on our holiday hub provision. Our focus over the past 6 months has been to secure a safe, achievable and sustainable way forward for Holiday Hubs while also exploring how we can best meet the needs of some of Edinburgh’s most vulnerable children, and their families. I want to thank all the parents and carers who have given up their time to share invaluable thoughts and views on holiday hub support. This is a positive step forward and my hope is that it offers reassurance to families as we look ahead to the new school year in August.
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3
UK visit to Turkey to bolster defence and security ties
The UK’s deep security and trade links with Turkey are set to be further strengthened as the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, visits Ankara today [Monday 30 June].
In his first bilateral visit to the country, the Foreign Secretary will seek to advance UK-Turkish efforts on shared priorities, including joint work on regional security and the deepening of UK-Turkey trade and defence ties.
While in Ankara, the Foreign Secretary will meet Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss stability in the Middle East and efforts to secure a just, lasting peace in Ukraine following Russia’s illegal invasion. As close NATO allies, the UK and Turkey are working together to push for diplomatic solutions and an end to ongoing violence which threatens regional and global security.
As set out in the recent National Security Strategy, security and defence collaboration with Turkey is imperative to UK security interests. This includes joint work on the prospective export of Eurofighter Typhoons to Turkey, and the government is clear that welcoming Turkey as a Typhoon operator will build on the bonds of friendship developed over many decades between key NATO Allies.
Our cooperation with Turkey also delivers our security objectives of tackling global challenges such as terrorism, serious organised crime and irregular migration.
The strengthening of the UK-Turkey trading relationship will also be a key priority for the Foreign Secretary, with his visit coming as the UK and Turkey begin negotiations over a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) designed to unlock more opportunities for British and Turkish businesses.
UK-Turkey trade was worth almost £28 billion in 2024 and directly supports tens of thousands of UK jobs – furthering strengthening this relationship is a priority for the Foreign Secretary and will help to stimulate UK economic growth, a key part of the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change.
Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, said:
In an increasingly volatile world, the UK and Turkey remain the closest of friends and partners as we work together to find peaceful solutions to conflict in the Middle East and Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Ours is a relationship which delivers directly for Turkish and British citizens at home – trade between our nations is responsible for thousands of jobs, while our security and defence links help keep our people safe.
During his visit, the Foreign Secretary will see a range of Turkish produced armoured vehicles built using UK-made safety equipment and engines at the Nurol Makina factory.
Later, at Ankara Airport, he will meet with Country President Simon Ward from aerospace company, Airbus, to mark a recent deal between Airbus and Turkish cargo airline MNG Airlines for commercial aircraft containing British-made Rolls Royce engines, worth hundreds of millions to the UK and Turkish economies.
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BISHKEK, June 30 (Xinhua) — The next meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states was held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday, the press service of the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry reported.
During the meeting, current issues of international and regional security were discussed, as well as the coordination of foreign policy activities of member countries within the CSTO. Particular attention was paid to the situation in the CSTO’s area of responsibility, strengthening collective approaches to countering external threats, and interaction with other international organizations.
In his speech, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev emphasized the importance of consolidating the efforts of the CSTO member countries against the backdrop of growing global challenges and emphasized Kyrgyzstan’s commitment to the principles of collective security, equal dialogue and respect for sovereignty.
The Minister noted that the Kyrgyz side attaches particular importance to issues of strengthening trust between the states of the region, expanding multilateral diplomacy, and the active participation of the CSTO in resolving crisis situations exclusively by peaceful means.
In addition, the meeting participants emphasized the need to further deepen cooperation in the information sphere, counteract the spread of destructive ideologies, and strengthen the CSTO’s position in the international arena.
Following the meeting, a number of statements were signed, including on countering radicalization leading to terrorism and extremism, on international information security, on the United Nations Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan, and in connection with the situation in the Middle East.
The meeting was attended by the foreign ministers of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, as well as the CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov. –0–