The Central Bank of Russia has issued an ordinance increasing the property-based criterion for an individual to be recognised as a qualified investor, doubling the minimum asset threshold from RUB 6 million to RUB 12 million and setting a further increase to RUB 24 million from 1 January 2026. The ordinance was registered by the Russian Ministry of Justice. The central bank framed the change as a measure to reduce cases where individuals holding qualified investor status do not understand the features and risks of complex financial instruments, within a wider reform that also seeks to expand pathways to qualified status based on knowledge and experience.
Central Bank of Russia 2025-01-30
Central Bank of Russia raises qualified investor asset threshold to RUB 12 million and schedules RUB 24 million from 2026
The Central Bank of Russia has doubled the property-based asset threshold for qualified investor status from RUB 6 million to RUB 12 million, with a further increase to RUB 24 million effective 1 January 2026. This measure ensures individuals understand the risks of complex financial instruments and is part of broader reforms to expand qualification pathways based on knowledge and experience. The ordinance was registered by the Russian Ministry of Justice.