The Central Bank of Russia has extended for another six months, from 1 April 2026, the suspension of money transfers abroad by non-residents from unfriendly states from brokerage and trust management accounts. The restrictions apply to transfers from accounts of both individuals and legal entities opened with Russian brokers and trustees, and have been in place since 1 April 2022. Under a presidential executive order, the restrictions on repatriation of funds recorded in In-type accounts with Russian brokers and trust managers and invested in the Russian financial market do not apply to foreign investors, including foreign persons acting on their behalf. The measure was taken to ensure financial stability.
Central Bank of Russia 2026-03-19
Central Bank of Russia extends six-month suspension of outbound transfers for non-residents from unfriendly states from brokerage and trust accounts from 1 April 2026
The Central Bank of Russia has extended the suspension of money transfers abroad by non-residents from unfriendly states for another six months starting 1 April 2026. This applies to transfers from brokerage and trust management accounts of individuals and legal entities with Russian brokers and trustees. The restrictions, in place since April 2022, aim to ensure financial stability and exclude foreign investors with In-type accounts.