At a meeting on establishing International Financial Centre in Russia, Dmitry Medvedev stated that improving Russia’s investment climate requires a systemic approach. Challenges to improve the climate are being resolved at various levels, including Presidential, Governmental and local levels.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting on maintaining the positive dynamic underway in the economy and measures to overcome the consequences of the financial and economic crisis.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to participants and guests of the VIII International Banking Forum Russian Banks — XXI Century held on September 1–5, 2010 in Sochi.

Dmitry Medvedev signed federal laws on microfinance activities and microfinance institutions and on the specifics of property title alienation for real estate owned by federal or municipal authorities and rented by small businesses.