Published on: 2026-11-10
Source: Mainfin Bank –
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The Association of the Self-Regulatory Organization “MiR”, uniting more than 70% of the participants in the Russian microfinance market, announced the introduction of additional measures to control the quality of work of its members in November 2026. The main focus will be on compliance with the basic standard of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, regulating activities microfinance companies.
Regulatory profile and company status
The self-regulatory organization “MiR” is one of the largest associations overseeing the work of microfinance organizations in Russia. It is included in the register of accredited self-regulatory organizations of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation and performs functions of monitoring and regulating the activities of its members in accordance with the regulator’s requirements.
Registration certificate No. 001 was issued by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. The organization regularly publishes reports on its activities, including information about violations by its members and the measures taken in response.
Financial and operational results
According to the latest quarterly report published by the organization, the number of registered violations among members has decreased by 8%, indicating an improvement in the quality of services provided. However, problems remain related to transparency of lending terms and the presence of hidden fees.
In this regard, the association plans to strengthen control over compliance with the requirements for disclosure of loan costs and terms of their provision. Special attention will be paid to verifying whether clients have the option to refuse voluntary insurance within the legally established period (the “cooling-off” period).
Risk analysis and market impact
Tightening control may lead to a reduction in the number of unscrupulous practices among microfinance organizations. At the same time, it can also increase the administrative burden on the bona fide market players, raising business operating costs.
To protect the interests of borrowers, it is planned to introduce new mechanisms for verifying microfinance organization websites for compliance with information disclosure standards. Violations will be detected automatically through a monitoring system developed jointly with the Bank of Russia.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How to check if an MFO has a license?
You can check the license on the official website of the Bank of Russia or on the SRO “MiR” portal. To do this, simply enter the organization’s name or registration number. - What is the “cooling-off period” when taking out a loan?
This is the period during which the client has the right to voluntarily terminate the insurance contract for the product and recover the paid funds in full or in part. According to legislation, it is at least 14 days.
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15:55 10.11.2026
Source: SRO “MiR”: Association news and Reporting to SRO “MiR”.
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