The Central Bank of Russia has implemented a new regime for administrators of financial and commodity indices, under which it will grant such administrators access to the financial market and maintain a dedicated register. The framework, introduced via amendments to the law on the Bank of Russia that took effect on 1 September 2025, is intended to strengthen confidence in index information used for transactions in the financial and commodity markets and in Russia’s financial index sector. Registration is voluntary, but only indices included in the register may be referenced in regulations issued by government authorities and the Central Bank of Russia.
Central Bank of Russia 2025-09-01
Central Bank of Russia establishes a register for administrators of financial and commodity indices
The Central Bank of Russia has introduced a new regime for administrators of financial and commodity indices, effective 1 September 2025, to enhance confidence in index information. The framework allows voluntary registration, but only registered indices can be referenced in regulations by government authorities and the Central Bank.