The head of VTB proposed introducing a limit on ruble transfers abroad, Alfa Bank decided to open branches in Beijing and Shanghai, Decathlon stores will open in Russia before the end of 2023, and other events on September 11.
Finance
- VTB director Andrei Kostin proposed introducing a limit on ruble transfers abroad, similar to the Central Bank’s limit on foreign currency withdrawals of one million dollars per month.
- Alfa Bank decided to open branches in Beijing and Shanghai. Applications for registration will soon be submitted to the People’s Bank of China, RBC has learned.
Business
- Fitness club membership sales in August rose 14% and were about 3.2% higher than pre-Covid levels, Forbes writes.
- Decathlon sporting goods stores will open in Russia before the end of 2023 after being sold to a new owner. The agreement has already been approved by the government commission.
- By 2030, the volume of the IT market will more than double: it will reach 7 trillion rubles. The proportion of developers in various segments will increase from 50% to 90%.
Transport
- The Russian company Sollers has started serial production of pickup trucks at the Far East automobile plant. Previously, this plant produced Mazda cars.
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