15 May

We inform you about the events that took place in the business life of the FBA EAC in May 2023

On May 12, 2023 on the sidelines of the XI St. Petersburg International Legal Forum the business session «Digital assets in action: first results, challenges and prospects» was held under the aegis of the RSPP. Representatives of the banking community, experts and leading lawyers on the legal regulation of digital assets took part in the discussion. Chairman of the FBA EAC Executive Board and Vice-president of the RSPP A.Murychev spoke at the session. More information is available at the link: https://www.fbacs.com/en/articles/business-session-digital-assets-in-action-first-results-challenges-and-prospects-on-may-12-.html

On May 17, 2023 the XIV International Scientific Forum «Perspective Tasks of the Engineering Science» was held in Moscow on the platform of the A.N. Kosygin Russian State University. The Forum was organized by the International Academy of Engineering. The FBA EAC was represented at the Forum by Y.Fedorov, Chairman of the FBA EAC Committee on the Best Available Technologies and Investment Projects. Read more on the website: https://www.fbacs.com/en/articles/xiv-international-scientific-forum-perspective-tasks-of-the-engineering-science-.html

On May 19, 2023 RUSTITAN Company Group signed an agreement with the administration of the Nenets Autonomous District to study the mineral resource base and develop the deposits located in the district and to form on their basis a national mining cluster. A.Tkachuk, member of the FBA EAC Executive Board, President of the RUSTITAN Company Group participated in the agreement signing ceremony. Detailed information can be found here: https://rspp.ru/events/news/rspp-prinyal-uchastie-v-podpisanii-soglasheniya-mezhdu-gk-rustitan-i-administratsiey-nao-o-formirovanii-natsionalnogo-gornopromyshlennogo-klastera-646b3ef8ecbef/

On May 23, 2023 the Russia-China Business Forum took place in Shanghai within the framework of the official visit of M.Mishustin to the People’s Republic of China. E.Bazhov, Head of the FBA EAC Representative Office in the PRC, took part in the events and held talks with Shenzhen Guanhong Technology CO on localizing the production of high-tech equipment in Russia. E.Bazhov also discussed the potential of Chinese investments in the Biomedical Cluster in the Jewish Autonomous Region with A.PetrovRead more at the link: https://www.fbacs.com/en/articles/the-russia-china-business-forum-in-shanghai.html

On May 24-25, 2023 the II Eurasian Economic Forum was held in Moscow. The business program of the Forum included 35 sessions, which covered the whole range of issues of Eurasian interaction in a changing world. The Forum attracted more than 2,700 participants and media representatives from 59 countries and territories. The main topics were the most urgent and relevant issues of integration processes in the EAEU: preparation of new long-term planning documents and determination of the main areas of integrative cooperation for the period until 2030 and 2045, development of EAEU cooperation with non-CIS countries, customs regulations, prospects of the EAEU internal market, as well as digital transformation and improvement of international settlement mechanisms, and others.

Among the speakers of the Forum were Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the FBA EAC, Member of the Board (Minister) of Economy and Financial Policy of the Eurasian Economic Commission B.Sagintayev and Chairman of the FBA EAC Executive Board, Vice-president of the RSPP A.Murychev. Besides, the FBA EAC was represented by President of the Association Li Shuobing, Member of the FBA EAC Executive Board and Chairman of the International Banking Council O.Preksin, Executive Director S.Orlova, Director of the European Bureau of the FBA EAC E.Fedulova, Deputy Chairman of the FBA EAC Committee on HR and Qualification A.Bespalov. Detailed information about the forum is available at the link: https://www.fbacs.com/en/articles/ii-eurasian-economic-forum-took-place-on-may-24-25-in-moscow.html

On May 24, 2023 within the program of the II Eurasian Economic Forum Chairman of the FBA EAC Executive Board A.Murychev moderated the session «International Settlements and Digital Assets». He noted that the issues of cross-border settlements by companies are currently the most sensitive and need to be resolved as soon as possible. He also stressed the importance of ensuring uninterrupted and seamless payments between EEU countries in mutual trade and proposed to continue implementing practical measures to further increase the share of national currencies of member states in mutual trade. Read more at the link: https://www.fbacs.com/articles/vitse-prezident-rspp-aleksandr-murychev-prinyal-uchastie-v-evraziyskom-ekonomicheskom-forume-2023.html\

On May 26, 2023 Chairman of the FBA EAC Executive Board, Vice-president of the RSPP A.Murychev spoke at the meeting of the Council of the Association of Banks of Russia on the issue of «Long money formation mechanisms, stimulation and encouragement of such savings». A.Murychev said that the main points for the expansion of the market of «long money» are the availability of liquidity and financial infrastructure, the stability of the business environment. Read more at the link: https://rspp.ru/events/news/vitseprezident-rspp-aleksandr-murychev-vystupil-na-zasedanii-soveta-assotsiatsii-bankov-rossii-647481d9ad521/

In the near future, the following events will take place in the life of the FBA EAC:

The year 2023 will be held under the auspices of the FBA EAC’s 10th anniversary.

The business program for 2023 includes business, representational and anniversary events.

In 2023 the FBA EAC will hold monthly industry roundtables on topical issues within the framework of its program «Business Dialogues». Since no other proposals have been received from the FBA EAC Committees, the FBA EAC Main Events Plan for 2023 includes the conduct of Roundtables according to the following schedule: 

  • Committee on the Best Available Technologies and Investment Projects – Огту 2023
  • Committee on HR Technologies and Qualification –June 2023
  • International Banking Committee – July 2023
  • Committee on Healthcare, Pharmacy and Medical Equipment – July 2023
  • Precious Metals Committee – September 2023
  • Committee on Investments in Construction and Real Estate – October 2023
  • Committee on Finance and Investment- November 2023
  • International Legal Committee – December 2023

In June 2023 applications for participation in the Competition for the International Public Award «Business Elite of Eurasia» will continue to be accepted. Please note that within the framework of the award in the anniversary year of the FBA EAC, there are 6 nominations, including new ones.  Details on participation in the Contest and the nomination-2023 are available on the website: https://www.fbacs.com/en/articles/the-provision.html

In June 2023 a new issue of the Eurasian Financial and Economic Herald will be published. For information on cooperation, please contact the editorial board of the journal. Journal website and contacts: https://www.herald.media/en/magazine#collab-home

On June 14-17, 2023 the XXVI St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will be held. The business program tracks will traditionally focus on global and Russian economic issues, social issues and technology development. Detailed information is available on the website: https://forumspb.com/en/

On June 17, 2023 APEC China CEO Forum 2023 will take place under the theme «Pursue High-Quality, Sustainable Development» in Beijing, China. 

On June 2-5, 2023 First Trans Eurasian Cooperation Development High Peek Forum Of Supply Chain In International New Land-Sea Corridor&Freight Forwarding Fair will take place in Chongqing (PRC). Memorandum of cooperation between the FBA EAC and International Coordinating Council on Trans-Eurasian Transportation (CCTT) is planned to be signed at the Website of the event: http://affa-cctt.cifa.org.cn

On July 26-29, 2023 the Second Summit and Economic Forum Russia – Africa (RAF 2023) will be held in Saint Petersburg. The forthcoming Forum is designed to diversify the forms and directions of Russian-African cooperation, as well as to determine their development in the long term. Forum website: https://summitafrica.ru/en/

In 2023, the photo Contest “The world through the eyes of an artist – 2023” continues. We invite non-professional photographers from the countries of the FBA EAC presence to participate in the photo contest. Read the terms of the contest on the journal’s website: https://www.herald.media/en/photo-contest#photo-contest-rules

In September 2023, the Association’s anniversary booklet is scheduled to be released.  Vice-presidents, chairmen of committees, heads of representative offices are invited to join the preparation of this publication, having worked out the issue of preparing congratulations for the FBA EAC from significant international, state, public organizations that will be included in the booklet.

From November 8 to 16, 2023, the FBA EAC International Business Week will take place. A number of round tables on industry topics will be held during the week. 

The following topics and basic countries are proposed for the event:

  • Agriculture and fertilizers as instruments of power in the new current geopolitical scenario (Brazil) – 08.11.23
  • Energy security of the European energy market (Serbia) – 09.11.23
  • Digitalization of Business as a Key Competitive Advantage. Global Trends and International Practice (Australia) – 14.11.23
  • Who and how creates the transport and logistics map of Greater Eurasia (Russia) -15.11.23
  • Cross-border settlements (Russia) – 16.11.2023
  • Digital Transformation. Cybersecurity (Russia) – 16.11.23
  • Human Resources Decide Everything – “Human Capital” – the Basic Source of Development of Competitive Economy and High Technologies (Russia) – 16.11.2023

    We are waiting for proposals and comments from heads of representative offices and chairmen of committees of the FBA EAC on the speakers of the sections.

On November 16, 2023 the X Moscow International Financial and Economic Forum “Building bridges, not barriers. Business Eurasia in a New Reality” will be held.

We invite the forum’s information partners, sponsors, and speakers to cooperate.

In November 2023, festive events dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the FBA EAC will be held.  Within the framework of the events, it is planned to hold an evening reception from the FBA EAC and an official award ceremony for the winners of the Business Elite of Eurasia Competition.

We look forward to proposals from members and partners, chairmen of committees, heads of representative offices on the organization of cultural and excursion programs for guests of events.

Please, work out the possibility of receiving congratulations on the anniversary of the FBA EAC from prominent entrepreneurs, public and political figures till July 31.