BKS Express

Alfa-Bank has purchased a 4.85% stake in the Medsi clinic network from AFK Sistema, according to BKS Express. The deal deepens the bank's presence in healthcare as Russian financial groups expand into medical services, and it draws attention to Sistema's continued divestment of non-core assets in the current market environment.

Analysts at BKS Express report that Russia's currency market became more balanced in September. The assessment suggests reduced volatility and a more stable balance between supply and demand for foreign currency, though no specific drivers or figures are given. Market watchers are discussing what the improved balance means for the ruble's trajectory heading into the final quarter.