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Financial News: The Bank of Russia Sets Rules for Conducting Rapid Securities Transfers

Financial News: The Bank of Russia Sets Rules for Conducting Rapid Securities Transfers

Published on: 2026-05-29

Source: Central Bank of Russia – Central Bank of Russia –

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From September 1, 2026, the fast securities transfer system will be launched. It will allow investors to promptly move assets between their trading accounts and deposit accounts opened with different depositories. The corresponding directive of the Bank of RussiaregisteredMinistry of Justice of Russia.

The new procedure significantly simplifies the client’s investor journey. Now it will be enough to submit only one instruction – for the write-off of securities. Currently, the investor must fill out two counter documents in two different depositories.

The rules strictly regulate the time for conducting the operation at all stages. In the first year, the depository must spend no more than 5 minutes on each of its actions, and from September 1, 2027, it will need to fit within 2 minutes. If it currently takes several days to transfer papers, under the new conditions of the minimal accounting chain, this will require about 25 minutes.

Such a service can be used in any accounting institution that opens deposit trading accounts for individuals. Market participants are already preparing for the launch of the fast securities transfer system, building their processes.

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