Alexander Murychev Participates in the XXIII International Banking Forum in St. Petersburg
Alexander Murychev, Chairman of the Board of the Financial and Business Association of Euro-Asian Cooperation (FBA EAC) and Vice President of the RUIE, is actively participating in the XXIII International Banking Forum, "The Banking Sector in the Global Economy: International Challenges and National Strategies," which opened in St. Petersburg on September 23, 2026. The event is organized by the Association of Banks of Russia.
The FBA EAC and the Association of Banks of Russia share a longstanding partnership, as both organizations operate within the same strategic domain: advancing the banking sector, supporting entrepreneurship, and strengthening international financial ties. Mr. Murychev’s participation in the forum represents a continuation of this ongoing dialogue and provides a valuable opportunity to align positions on critical issues currently facing the market, ranging from cross-border settlements to the regulation of digital assets.On the first day of the forum, participants engaged in the Council meeting of the Association of Banks of Russia, as well as a panel session titled "Anti-Fraud Regulation: Outcomes of the First Two Legislative Packages and Prospects for the Third." Additionally, discussions were held at roundtables focusing on "The Role of Banks in Enhancing Economic Transparency" and "Cash in the Digital Economy: Technologies, Security, and Lifecycle Management."
The forum will conclude on September 26. The agenda features a plenary session with Elvira Nabiullina, Chair of the Bank of Russia, alongside roundtables addressing the evolution of banking regulation, the digital ruble, the platformization of the financial market, open APIs, and artificial intelligence. Further sessions will cover the secondary credit risk market, the protection of financial services consumers' rights, digital currencies and digital rights, SME financing, and the impact of foreign policy on the international operations of banks.