The internationalisation of the Russian market is gaining speed. The country is an integral part of the SWIFT community and earlier this year joined the IOSCO Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding.</p> We are pleased to announce a special session at this year’s Sibos, which will assess the challenges and opportunities as Russia builds links, both to the East and the West.</p> Featuring representatives from the Bank of Russia, GPB Financial Services Hong Kong Ltd, Alfa-Bank, the National Settlement Depository and SWIFT, this promises to be a defining conversation in shaping the future of the Russian market.</p> The panel will discuss improving relationships as Russia seeks to attract investors – and financial asset trading activity – from Asia, whilst also looking to diversify its investments.</p> What can the Russian stock and bond markets offer Asian investors? Is Russia’s financial market infrastructure ready to service Asian institutional and retail investors? Where are the key potential areas for growth? And what lessons can be learnt as Russian institutions look to widen their footprint?</p> ‘Russian Financial Market: New Normal</em>’ will take place on Tuesday 13 October, 15:00-16:00, in the Orchid Ballroom 4204-4205. The session is open to all delegates.</strong></p>