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Summary of the Russian Federation Financial System Stability Assessment

Core Content

This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the financial system stability in the Russian Federation, prepared by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the Article IV Consultation in 2016. It outlines the challenges and risks facing the financial system, the policy responses by the authorities, and recommendations for improving financial stability.

Main Points

Macroeconomic Setting and Outlook

• The Russian economy is in a protracted recession, with a 3.7% GDP contraction in 2015 due to the sharp decline in oil prices and sanctions.
• The ruble depreciated significantly in 2014–2015, leading to high inflation (peaking at 17% in March 2015).
• The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has taken measures to stabilize the financial system, including tightening liquidity provisions, capital injections, and temporary regulatory forbearance.
• In 2016, the economy is expected to contract by 1.2%, with growth turning positive in 2017 due to a more competitive exchange rate and normalization of financial conditions.
• Medium-term growth prospects remain weak, constrained by low productivity and weak demographics.

Financial Sector Structure

• The Russian financial sector is relatively small, with banks accounting for 103% of GDP in assets.
• The sector is heavily concentrated, with state-owned banks (SOBs) playing a dominant role (60% of system assets at end-2015).
• The banking system is divided into three tiers based on ownership and credit ratings:
  • Tier I: Large, highly rated banks with access to FX swap and interbank markets.
  • Tier II: Mid-sized banks relying on FX swap and repo markets.
  • Tier III: Small banks with limited access to interbank markets, often with non-transparent ownership and high FX exposure.
• Capital market funding is limited, and banks are primarily funded by deposits from nonfinancial corporations and individuals.

Banking System Stability

• Capital adequacy ratios have remained adequate on average, with a 13% CAR in 2015 and 12% in 2016.
• Liquidity has improved, with the loan-to-deposit ratio decreasing to 115% by end-2015.
• Asset quality and profitability have deteriorated, with NPLs rising and ROA falling to 0.3%.
• Connected lending and loan concentration are major concerns, especially among smaller banks.
• NPLs in FX are lower than in rubles, but FX risk remains a concern.

Key Risks and Vulnerabilities

• The largest risk is asset quality, with NPLs increasing and bank profitability declining.
• Geopolitical tensions and sanctions continue to affect access to international markets.
• Structural weaknesses in the banking system, including low capitalization and increased credit losses, could lead to systemic vulnerabilities.
• Excess liquidity may arise from the use of the Reserve Fund (RF), which could be sterilized by the CBR.
• Public funds may be required for bank recapitalization, but fiscal space is available if fiscal policy remains prudent.

Banking Sector Resilience

• The banking sector is relatively small as a share of GDP, and government involvement helps manage systemic stress.
• CBR has implemented Basel III requirements, including lower capital ratios and introduction of the LCR.
• Cross-border bank exposures have declined due to geopolitical tensions and sanctions.

Liquidity Management

• Liquidity management is short-term focused, with limited access to interbank markets for smaller banks.
• CBR has tools to manage liquidity, including FX repo facilities and sterilization of excess liquidity.
• Treasury bills (T-bills) could help sterilize structural liquidity overhang.
• Improvements in the interbank market are needed to enhance liquidity risk management.

Financial Sector Oversight and Regulation

• CBR has taken on a broader supervisory role, overseeing banking, securities, insurance, and financial market infrastructures.
• Regulatory improvements have been made, but key areas remain:
  • Related party lending
  • Country and transfer risks
  • Operational risks
  • Supervisory interactions with external auditors
• Insurance regulation is still rules-based, and transparent risk-based supervision is needed.
• AML/CFT framework has improved, but the National Risk Assessment (NRA) is still incomplete.
• CBR needs to implement more comprehensive macroprudential tools to address systemic risks.

Macroprudential Policies

• Macroprudential policy is in development, with limited tools under existing legislation.
• CBR is working to align securities and insurance regulation with international standards.
• Stress testing should be supplemented with a granular review of asset portfolios to assess capital needs.

Crisis Management and Resolution

• Crisis management framework has been tested and proven effective.
• Public funds are used to support the DIA, but CBR loans are costly and can lead to moral hazard.
• Resolution framework needs strengthening, including the implementation of legal and operational changes to make purchase and assumption (P&A) more effective.
• A funding mechanism should be established to recover the costs of temporary public financing.

Banking Sector Development Priorities

• Legal reforms are needed to enhance governance and increase the effectiveness of SOBs.
• Gradual privatization of SOBs is recommended as conditions permit.
• Financial inclusion remains uneven, especially between urban and rural areas and across income levels.
• A comprehensive financial inclusion plan is needed to address these disparities.

Key Recommendations

Conclusion

The Russian financial system has shown resilience in the face of economic and geopolitical challenges, but structural weaknesses remain. Asset quality, liquidity management, and capital adequacy are key concerns, and improvements in regulation, supervision, and crisis management are essential to sustain financial stability and support future economic growth.