News Forum of innovative financial technology FINNOPOLIS 2018

13 May 2020

FINOPOLIS is postponed to 2021

The Bank of Russia decided to postpone FINOPOLIS Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies to the fall of 2021 due to the situation with the coronavirus infection.

28 January 2020

Dates Set for FINOPOLIS 2020

This year the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies will take place on 28–30 October 2020 at the Sirius Science and Arts Park in Sochi (formerly the Sochi Olympic Park Main Media Center).

11 October 2019

Results of FINOPOLIS 2019

The business programme of the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019 in Sochi has come to a close.

11 October 2019

4:3 for Finopolis. Hockey Gala Match Wrapped Up the Forum Events

The hockey match between the Mir and Finopolis teams took place in the Shayba Arena in Sochi Olympic Park as the final event of the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019.

11 October 2019

Global Investment in Blockchain has Grown Five-fold since 2016

Global investments in blockchain have increased five-fold since 2016 and is approaching the USD 3 billion mark, said Olga Skorobogatova, First Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Russian, at the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019.

11 October 2019

Nabiullina: Central Banks’ Cryptocurrencies Pose High Risks for the Financial System

The central banks’ digital currencies pose risks for the financial system, stated Governor of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina at the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019.

11 October 2019

Oleg Tinkov and Petr Aven Disagree on Future of Bank Offices in Digital Era

Alfa-Bank co-owner Petr Aven argued with businessman Oleg Tinkov at the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019 about the future of banking in the age of digitalization: Aven thinks that brick-and-mortar banks with human personnel are still needed despite advances in online banking.

11 October 2019

Nabiullina describes what the financial market will look like in 2035

The financial market will be significantly transformed in 15 years’ time, which will contribute to technological development.The Bank of Russia is aware of this challenge and will be restructured along with the market, explained head of the Central Bank Elvira Nabiullina during the “2035” plenary discussion at the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies Finopolis.

10 October 2019

FinTech Association and Financial Data and Technology Association sign memorandum of cooperation

The Russian FinTech Association has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Financial Data and Technology Association (FDATA), a major international alliance.

10 October 2019

The Bank of Russia to Set Safety Requirements for Storing Biometric Data

The Bank of Russia wants to obtain the right to establish safety requirements for biometric systems to protect citizens from the consequences of information leaks.

10 October 2019

Bank of Russia Considering Compensations to Phone Scam Victims

In general, the money is stolen due to people’s gullibility, thinks Elvira Nabiullina.

10 October 2019

MasterCard Holders Are the First to Use the Wallet Pay Service

At FINOPOLIS 2019, MasterCard and the Russian company Cardsmobile announced the launch of the Wallet Pay service. It supports a simple, convenient and safe smartphone one-touch pay in Russia and globally.

10 October 2019

Russian Central Bank names the main channels for leaks of bank customers’ data

A number of customer database leaks are associated with government agencies or online retailer hacks, but sometimes users provide their personal data themselves, according to the Central Bank’s report presented during the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS.

10 October 2019

Cybercriminals in the financial sector shifted their focus in 2019 from Russia to the CIS and other countries, FinCERT report says

The focus of cybercriminals attacking credit and financial institutions in 2019 shifted from Russia to the CIS and other countries, according to the report published by the Russian Central Bank’s FinCERT.

10 October 2019

The Central Bank and MasterCard Faster Payments System to Launch Transfers Abroad

MasterCard and the National Payment Card System want to incorporate cross-border transfers to the UK and other European countries in the Central Bank's Faster Payments System. So far, customers have only been able to make transfers through this system within Russia.

10 October 2019

Bank of Russia to prioritize cybersecurity at banks

The regulator will also discuss proposals to increase penalties for cybercrime

10 October 2019

Nabuillina: Central Bank will not stifle progress through regulatory enforcement

The Bank of Russia is set on creating a favourable regulatory environment to ensure the development of new technology

10 October 2019

Nabiullina calls for increased responsibility for cybercrime in Russia

Responsibility for cybercrime in the financial sphere should be increased, as well as coordination between business and the authorities, said the head of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina at the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019.

10 October 2019

Nabiullina doubts benefits of national cryptocurrency

The Bank of Russia continues to explore the possibility of issuing a national cryptocurrency.

10 October 2019

Regulation for Fintech: First Day of FINOPOLIS 2019

On 10 October 2019, the 5th Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019 kicked off in Sochi.

10 October 2019

FinTech Race Launched FINOPOLIS 2019

About 100 people ran the morning race, which opened the first day of the FINOPOLIS 2019 business programme.

10 October 2019

A smart home, a calm cocoon, QR code charity and other perks of FINOPOLIS 2019

The FINOPOLIS held in Sochi is a kind of fashion week for Russian FinTech. Enthusiastic visitors incessantly click camera shutters and press buttons on their smart phones to be the first to capture the latest innovations and high-tech gadgets on the market.

9 October 2019

FinTech Industry Representatives Played Beach Volleyball with the Sport’s Stars

The main event of the FINOPOLIS 2019 sports evening was a beach volleyball tournament between four teams.

9 October 2019

FINOPOLIS 2019 Hackathon Winners Announced

The main event of the FINOdays youth programme at the at Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019, the Hackathon, came to a close.

9 October 2019

Gazprombank gives prizes for completing the quest at FINOPOLIS 2019

Gazprombank team has prepared a fascinating quest for all participants of the FINOPOLIS 2019 forum. It's simple: pass the quest and get valuable prizes from the Bank!

8 October 2019

Dialogue between Elvira Nabiullina and Laurent Nizri to Take Place during the FINOPOLIS Forum

As part of the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS business programme, a dialogue between Laurent Nizri, founder and CEO of Paris Fintech Forum, and Elvira Nabiullina, Governor of the Bank of Russia, will be held.

8 October 2019

Submit your biometric data in Sochi for FastTrack entry to FINOPOLIS 2019

Participants have the opportunity to register on the Unified Biometric System and gain FastTrack entry to FINOPOLIS 2019 in Sochi.

7 October 2019

The FINOdays Youth Programme Kicks Off

On 7 October, the FINOdays Youth Programme kicks off at the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019.

7 October 2019

Representatives of leading FinTech companies to appear at FINOPOLIS 2019 Open stage

The venue for the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019 will include an Open stage where representatives of leading banks, FinTech companies and the expert and scientific communities will give lectures and presentations on current issues related to financial technologies.

7 October 2019

Double Olympic Champion Alexander Kozhevnikov to Take Part in FINOPOLIS 2019 Ice Hockey Match

On 11 October, upon conclusion of the Forum’s business programme, the traditional ice hockey match between the FINOPOLIS and Mir teams will take place. The match is organized by the Mir payment system. The teams made up of the Forum participants – representatives of financial companies will compete on the Olympic ice in Sochi.

4 October 2019

Hackathon set to be main event of FINOdays youth programme

From 7–11 October 2019, events for the FINOdays youth programme will be taking place as part of the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019.

3 October 2019

FINOPOLIS 2019 Mobile Application Is Now More Functional

Guests and participants of the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019 may use the mobile application to access all the Forum services.

30 September 2019

Details of FINOPOLIS 2019 programme and participants published

The business programme for the FINOPOLIS 2019 Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies together with details of participants has been published on the official event website.

27 September 2019

Chris Skinner to speak at FINOPOLIS on the transformation of the banking sector in the digital era

Chris Skinner, one of the UK’s most influential technology experts, will be appearing at this year’s FINOPOLIS with a talk on the issues surrounding digital transformation in the banking sector.

20 September 2019

FastTrack at FINOPOLIS 2019: Forum gears up for biometric access

Participants will be able to enter the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019 using biometric technology, with both facial recognition and palm vein scanners available.

19 September 2019

Volleyball Stars to Take Part in FINOPOLIS Evening of Sports

A beach volleyball tournament will be the main highlight of the FINOPOLIS 2019 evening of sports, which will be held on 9 October. Evgenia Ukolova and Yekaterina Birlova, global beach volleyball starts, will compete alongside the Forum participants.

16 September 2019

FINOPOLIS 2019 Participants Can Expect Eventful Sporting Programme

The FINOPOLIS 2019 Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies will offer its participants a wide range of sporting events. Forum guests will be able to demonstrate their sporting skills and cheer on their colleagues.

5 September 2019

FINОdays: On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!

The final qualifying stage has concluded for FINOdays, the youth programme of the FINOPOLIS Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies. All the candidates demonstrated an excellent level of preparation!

2 September 2019

Russian Beach Volleyball Stars to Play Against FINOPOLIS Participants

A sporting evening will be held for participants in the FINOPOLIS Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies on 9 October, the opening day of the Forum. The programme will include mini-golf, beach- and mini-football, ping-pong, and streetball. The event is open to Forum badge holders.

14 August 2019

FINOPOLIS 2019 business programme published

The planned business programme of the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2019.

30 July 2019

FINOPOLIS 2019’s FINODAYS Youth Programme Stops Accepting Applications

Applications for FINODAYS youth programme, which is set to take place in October 2019 in Sochi as part of the FINOPOLIS Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies are in.

1 July 2019

Registration for FINOdays youth programme opens

Registration to participate in the FINOdays youth programme opens on 1 July. The event is set to take place on 7–11 October in Sochi as part of the FINOPOLIS Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies 2019.

21 June 2019

Key Themes for FINOPOLIS 2019 Announced

The Bank of Russia, organizer of the 5th FINOPOLIS Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies 2019, has announced the main topics for the event.

25 April 2019

Registration Opens for FINOPOLIS 2019

Registration has begun for participants in the 5th FINOPOLIS Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies 2019, which will take place in Sochi on 9–11 October.

20 March 2019

FINOPOLIS 2019 Dates Determined

The Organizing Committee of the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS has finalized dates for the 2019 event.

26 October 2018

Alexander Druz hosts Nontrivial Game at FINOPOLIS 2018

Alexander Druz hosted a Nontrivial Game for FINOPOLIS 2018 participants in Sochi on 18 October 2018. The theme of the Nontrivial Game was ‘Futuro-logic’.

19 October 2018

Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2018 Held in Sochi

From 17 to 19 October 2018, the Forum was attended by over 1,400 participants from 37 countries.

19 October 2018

Law on digital financial assets can take effect in 2019 – State Duma Deputy Aksakov

The provisions of the law on digital financial assets may take effect in 2019 and there should be a second reading of the bill in the State Duma in November, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Financial Markets Anatoly Aksakov said during the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2018.

19 October 2018

Central Bank: speedy payment system rates to become flexible for banks

Speedy payment system rates are to become flexible for banks.

19 October 2018

Skorobogatova: foreign banks to begin connecting to the Russian equivalent of SWIFT this year

Foreign banks will begin connecting to the Russian equivalent of SWIFT this year.

19 October 2018

Winners of FinTech Startup Contest Announced at FINOPOLIS 2018

The winners of the annual FinTech startup competition were awarded at the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2018 in Sochi on 19 October.

19 October 2018

Tinkoff Bank becomes first vendor bank in Unified Biometric System

Rostelecom and Tinkoff Bank signed an agreement on cooperation as part of the Unified Biometric System (UBS) during FINOPOLIS 2018.

19 October 2018

NPCS chief: Rapid payment system must make customer experience simple and clear

National Payment Card System (NPCS) General Director Vladimir Komlev took part in Section 1, ‘Rapid Payments: Us and the World’, as part of the main programme at the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2018, which is being held in Sochi on 17–19 October.

19 October 2018

Absolut Bank joins FinTech Association

Absolut Bank has become an associate member of the FinTech Association.

19 October 2018

Bank Review: Big Data, Big Problems

Working with Big Data faces legal challenges.

19 October 2018

Twelve banks prepared to connect to rapid payment system in 2019 – CB official

Twelve banks are ready to connect to the rapid payment system that is being created in Russia starting from January 2019, First Deputy Chairwoman of the Russian Central Bank Olga Skorobogatova said at FINOPOLIS 2018.

19 October 2018

Central Bank recognises automated tracking as financial consulting, works out how to combat front running

The Russian Federation's Central Bank has decided to define the automated tracking strategy as broker consultation, First Deputy Head of the Central Bank Sergei Shvetsov said at the FINOPOLIS 2018 Forum.

19 October 2018

Sberbank and NSD Project Successful in Trial ICO on CB Test Platform

A joint Sberbank CIB and National Settlement Depository (NSD) project related to transaction technology for raising funds through an ICO (initial coin offering) was successfully tested in the Bank of Russia regulatory sandbox (test platform).

19 October 2018

Group-IB and AlfaStrakhovanie launch AlfaCyber insurance policy against cyber risks

Group-IB, an international company specializing in the prevention of cyberattacks, and AlfaStrakhovanie, one of Russia’s largest insurance companies, have announced that they are to work in partnership to launch AlfaCyber, a new product helping to minimize the consequences of cyberattacks.

18 October 2018

Central Bank mulls integrating rapid payment system into EEU with launch scheduled for 2019

The Bank of Russia is looking at the possibility of further integrating the rapid payment system into the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), Director of the Central Bank’s National Payment System Department Alla Bakina told journalists on the sidelines of the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS.

18 October 2018

Central Bank and Rostelecom launched an application for biometric identification

The Bank of Russia and Rostelecom, operator of the unified biometric system, presented the first mobile application for bank clients’ remote identification at Finopolis Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies.

18 October 2018

Twenty-one organizations join financial Marketplace

The Moscow Exchange has signed a memorandum of cooperation with 20 financial market participants and various information web portals to jointly develop the Marketplace project.

18 October 2018

FINOPOLIS 2018 programme kicks off with a 5-km race

The first day of the FINOPOLIS 2018 business programme kicked off with a 5-km race in the morning along the embankment of Sochi Olympic Park. More than 100 Forum participants took part in the Fintech race.

18 October 2018

Akimov suggests the government should take on creating digital applications

The government should conceive and develop digital services and applications for the public, Deputy Prime Minister Maxim Akimov said.

18 October 2018

Central Bank blocks 1,668 financial fraudster websites over last year – FinCERT report

The Financial Sector Computer Emergency Response Team (FinCERT) blocked 1,668 websites of fake banks, microfinance organizations, insurers, and other similar fraudulent resources over the period from September 2017 to August 2018, according a report presented by the Central Bank at the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS.

18 October 2018

Sporting programme of FINOPOLIS 2018 kicks off with a hockey match

The sporting programme of the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2018 kicked off on 17 October with a friendly hockey match at the Shayba Ice Arena in Sochi Olympic Park.

18 October 2018

LEV KHASIS: We must understand our clients without giving them the feeling of being closely watched by the Big Brother

First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board of Sberbank Lev Khasis spoke about it at the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies in Sochi on 18 October.

18 October 2018

OLEG TINKOV: “The danger is not how Sberbank operates in the market currently – the danger is how it could operate”

Oleg Tinkov, founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tinkoff Bank, had been speaking at the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies on 18 October in Sochi.

18 October 2018

Aven: Rapid payment system will be nationwide

The rapid payment system will be nationwide, Chairman of the Alfa Bank Board of Directors Petr Aven said at the FINOPOLIS 2018 Financial Technologies Forum.

18 October 2018

Gref highlights role of intellect and expertise in business growth over investment

Sberbank chief expresses the view that tech companies will emerge victorious as a result of concentrating intellect and employing a flexible management model

18 October 2018

Digital services on financial markets: the first day of FINOPOLIS 2018

The Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2018 kicked off in Sochi on 18 October 2018.

17 October 2018

FINOPOLIS 2018 hosts Youth Day FinTech

The winners of Youth Day FinTech, which was held as part of the Forum Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS for the second year in a row, were announced on 17 October.

17 October 2018

Tinkoff Bank to hold events for FinTech Youth Day participants at FINOPOLIS 2018

On 17 October, official FINOPOLIS 2018 partner Tinkoff Bank will hold a lecture, ‘The business analyst in FinTech’, which will be given by Konstantin Markelov, Tinkoff Bank’s Vice President and Director of Business Technologies.

16 October 2018

FINOPOLIS 2018 Youth Programme Events Underway

The events of the FINOPOLIS 2018 Fintech Youth Day are underway.

10 October 2018

Unicorn Company Revolut to Participate in FINOPOLIS 2018

The last day of FINOPOLIS 2018 on 19 October will include the third plenary discussion titled ‘FinTech as a Platform: From Pilot Versions to Real Solutions’.

9 October 2018

AlfaStrakhovanie to run workshop on using neural networks in insurance at FINOPOLIS 2018

The Youth Day programme at the FINOPOLIS financial forum will include a workshop run by Denis Tsybin, Chief Specialist for Insurance Systems Management and Development at AlfaStrakhovanie, which will focus on the use of neural networks in insurance.

8 October 2018

FINOPOLIS 2018 mobile app available to download

The organizers of FINOPOLIS 2018 have launched a mobile app for Forum participants and attendees.

4 October 2018

Leading digital economy academics to give open lectures at FINOPOLIS 2018

In a new development, the FINOPOLIS 2018 business programme will feature a series of open lectures given by world-renowned experts.

20 September 2018

Ice hockey and run among events planned for FINOPOLIS 2018 sporting programme

In addition to its main programme, a number of sporting events are planned for The FINOPOLIS 2018 Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies.

19 September 2018

Participants in FINOPOLIS 2018 Plenary Session Announced

The FINOPOLIS 2018 website has published an expanded business programme indicating the participants in the forum’s discussions.

12 September 2018

Finalists announced for FINOPOLIS 2018 FinTech startup contest

The finalists have been announced for the FinTech startup contest, which will be held during the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2018 in Sochi.

12 September 2018

List of teams announced for FinTech Youth Day at FINOPOLIS 2018

The results have been announced for the correspondence round of the FinTech Youth Day as part of the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2018.

27 August 2018

FINOPOLIS 2018 Start-ups Contest Finished Accepting Applications

FINOPOLIS 2018 Fintech Start-ups Contest concluded accepting participation applications. More than 100 teams from more than 10 regions of Russia submitted applications.

17 August 2018

Registration for Fintech Youth Day at FINOPOLIS 2018 Closed

The registration of student team applications for participation in the Fintech Youth Day of FINOPOLIS 2018 closed on 10 August 2018.

14 August 2018

Deadline for Fintech Startup Contest at FINOPOLIS 2018 Extended to 22 August

The organizers of the Fintech Startup Contest at FINOPOLIS 2018 have extended the application deadline to 23:59 on 22 August.

9 August 2018

Grace Period for Registration at FINOPOLIS 2018 Ends 10 August

Special terms for registration at FINOPOLIS 2018 Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies are available until 10 August.

26 July 2018

Finopolis 2018 Programme Published

The official website of Finopolis reveals the business programme of the Forum. The events of the business programme will take place in the Main Media Centre of the Sochi Olympic Park on 18–19 October.

17 July 2018

Applications are Open for the Fintech Startup Contest at FINOPOLIS 2018

Teams proposing innovative solutions in the field of financial technologies and developing electronic interaction in the financial market are welcome to apply.

9 July 2018

Fintech Youth Day Starts Accepting Applications

The second Fintech Youth Day as a part of the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2018 will be held on 17 October 2018.

3 July 2018

Finopolis 2018 will Take Place in Sochi on 17–19 October

The Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies Finopolis will take place in the Main Media Centre of the Sochi Olympic Park on 17–19 October 2018.

26 June 2018

Fintech Youth Day Starts Accepting Applications

The second Fintech Youth Day as a part of the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies FINOPOLIS 2018 will be held on 17 October 2018.

28 May 2018

The Russian Youth Economic Agenda 2018–2024

Key Conclusions. Problems. Solutions.

18 May 2018

Event dates changed

Finopolis 2018 will take place 17–19 October in the same venue.

17 May 2018

OPEC Secretary General to Participate in Transformations in the Energy Sector Session at SPIEF 2018

Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo, Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), will take part in the Transformations in the Energy Sector panel session, which is scheduled for 25 May at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

14 May 2018

Finopolis 2018 Registration is Open

Registration for the Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies Finopolis 2018 opens today. Forum will take place in Sochi on 10–12 May 2018. Please follow the link for the Terms of Participation.

20 December 2017

FINOPOLIS 2018 schedule announced

FINOPOLIS, an innovative financial technology forum organised by the Bank of Russia, will take place in Sochi between 10 and 12 October next year.

16 October 2017

Finopolis 2017 draws approximately 1,400 participants

The Finopolis Forum of innovative financial technologies was held in Sochi for the first time this year. From October 4 to 6, 2017, around 1,400 participants visited the Forum venue. The event featured four plenary sessions, six open lectures, thirteen break-out sessions, and eight roundtables.

6 October 2017

The names of the winners of fintech-startups’ competition became known

26 September 2016

Participants of FinTech Startups Alley at Finopolis 2016 Forum Are Chosen

More than 170 applications have been submitted for participation in the federal accelerator Generation S for FinTech startups, but only 18 most interesting and promising projects for the market were selected. They will be presented at the FinTech Startups Contest at the Finopolis 2016 Forum.

16 September 2016

The Winners of the FinTech Startups Contest Will Be Provided With the Mentors From Among the Biggest Russian Entrepreneurs.

24 August 2015

On 17-18 September 2015, FINNOPOLIS 2015, the first Kazan Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies, will take place in Kazan, capital of the Republic of Tatarstan.

5 August 2015

Attention! Note for all participants in the Forum. Finnopolis 2015's venue has changed.

24 July 2015

Today, on 24 July, the Central Bank of Russia held the Briefing for FINNOPOLIS 2015 members

25 May 2015

The extended session of the Forum Steering Committee chaired by S.A. Shvetsov, First Deputy, Bank of Russia, was held today at the Central Bank of Russia

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