The Central Bank of Russia’s National Financial Board reviewed information from the Bank of Russia Board of Directors on key aspects of the regulator’s activities in Q4 2025 and considered a report on AML/CFT/CFP activities supporting the operation of the digital ruble platform in 2025. It also discussed measures to counter fraudulent transactions and considered other financial market initiatives. Discussion on fraud focused on transactions aimed at stealing money, including transfers using payment cards belonging to money mules and fraud conducted through social engineering techniques. The Board also considered the advancement of the rating industry and the launch of experimental legal regimes in the financial market, assessed the independence and quality of the audit firms that carried out the mandatory audit of the Bank of Russia’s annual financial statements, and approved its Action Plan for 2026.
Central Bank of Russia 2026-03-31
Central Bank of Russia National Financial Board reviews digital ruble AML/CFT/CFP work and approves 2026 audit action plan
The Central Bank of Russia’s National Financial Board reviewed Q4 2025 supervisory activities and AML/CFT/CFP measures supporting the digital ruble platform, and discussed actions to counter fraudulent transactions involving money mules and social engineering. It also considered initiatives on the rating industry and experimental legal regimes, assessed the independence and quality of audit firms for the Bank of Russia’s annual financial statements, and approved its 2026 Action Plan.