Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Presidential Aide Elvira Nabiullina and Central Bank Chairman Sergei Ignatyev, during which he announced his intention to nominate Elvira Nabiullina for the post of chairperson of the Central Bank of Russia.

Andrei Kostin reported to Vladimir Putin on financing the state defence order and issuing military mortgage loans.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to Article 46 of the Federal Law On the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (Bank of Russia).

During the meeting, which took place late the previous evening, Mr Kostin briefed Vladimir Putin on the services the bank offers to the public, including a new consumer lending scheme and expansion of the bank’s regional branch network. 

Mr Gref briefed the President on the bank's performance this year.

Vladimir Putin signed a relevant order in accordance with Article 12 of the Federal Law 86-FZ of July 10, 2002, On the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (Bank of Russia).

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to Parts One and Two of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation and Article 26 of the Federal Law On Banks and Banking Activities.

Vladimir Putin met with CEOs of major international investment funds and banks within the framework of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law On Acceptance of Amendments to the Agreement Establishing of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) As Approved by the Resolutions of the EBRD Board of Governors NN. 137 and 138 of September 30, 2011.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting on developing Russia’s banking sector.

Among the issues discussed were measures implemented by the banking community in support of small and medium-sized business.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law on Banks and Banking Activities.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in Connection with Improving State Governance in Combating Corruption.

Dmitry Medvedev discussed current economic issues and the results of the G20 summit in Cannes with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde. 

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting of the International Advisory Board on establishing an International Financial Centre in Russia.

Dmitry Medvedev discussed with Mr Kostin the situation on the Russian and global financial markets. The President noted the importance of analysing other countries’ economic policies and measures, and announced that he would soon hold a meeting on financial market problems.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law on Personal Data.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement on Creating Conditions on Financial Markets for Free Movement of Capital.