LUKOIL becomes a pawn in a game the U.S.?

Oil Resursy25-12-2007 LUKOIL becomes a pawn in a game the U.S.? In Lukoil now has only one hope to somehow take part in the development of Iraqi fields, which is a new local government took away the Russian company. Only cooperation with the U.S. ConocoPhillips could give the green light for entry into the Iraq West Qurna. But the United States, the rights of the winner of Iraq, can easily use LUKOIL to solve their tactical tasks. LUKoil not lose hope for inclusion in the development of the field, "West Qurna-2. Despite the fact that the Iraqi government unilaterally broke off the agreement, representatives of Lukoil is still fighting for their rights to the project. Who will not let Russia into Iraq? Will the Russian oil company to defend its interests? Vice-president of LUKOIL Leonid Fedun convinced that his company has all the necessary legal rights to develop deposits of the Western Qurna-2. He said this in an interview with U.S. magazine Newsweek. According to him, the main problem is the absence in Iraq, "national legislation" in the oil sector.

During the "gas riots" Ukraine is committed to answer

Oil Resursy18-01-2008 for a "gas riots" Ukraine will answer a long relationship between Russia and Ukraine re-heated. The question of supply and transit of natural gas remains a bone of contention. A conflict threw fruit mass Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. The main point of its election program was the promise of the revision of the gas agreement with Russia, which she tries to do, not wanting to lose his face. Tymoshenko's visit to our country supposedly on January 23. During her visit, she intends to discuss with Viktor Zubkov, Russian Prime Minister, the provisions of gas sales without intermediaries and to raise the tariff for transit of Russian gas through its territory. In the meantime, as a review in Russia hotel's new director of national joint-stock company "Naftogaz Ukraine" Oleg Dubina. He headed Naftogaz in late December last year, when Tymoshenko for the second time won the prime minister. Today Mace met with Chairman of Gazprom Alexei Miller. Results of the meeting were not disclosed.

Features of the national debt, or Turn off - the mother of learning

Oil Resursy11-02-2008 Features of the national debt, or Turn off - the mother of learning to sit in the gas debts "has become a tradition for Ukraine. Indeed, why do not owe their neighbors, if a country is a transit country for their gas? It is always possible to exert pressure, to threaten Europe. However, Gazprom intends to punish the country deviators, which also has affected his daughter »Rosukrenergo. Recently in the Russian capital, the Ukrainian delegation has arrived in the person of the company's management "Naftogaz Ukraine". Today at a meeting with Gazprom on the agenda will be a question of gas debt fraternal state, for which repayment of Ukraine had only one day. Recall that the natural gas monopoly, strongly insists on the off gas to Ukraine if it does not pay the debt of about $ 500 million for already "settled" the country's Russian gas in the volume of 1.5 billion cubic meters. m. The total debt of the country amounts to 1.5 billion dollars. How the debt of half a billion dollars? The fact that in 2007 Ukraine will get Central Asian, in particular the Turkmen gas, which costs this year increased to 179.5 dollars per thousand cubic meters. m. However, since January, its supply has decreased due to severe cold in the region, and Rosukrenergo (50% stake in Gazprom) has to ship to Ukraine and Russian gas, which costs almost twice the price of Central Asian - 314.7 USD per thousand cubic. pm

In the tea business wound up a bug

Agricultural sector Proizvodstvo29-01-2008 in the tea business wound up bug "Tea-coffee" problem befell Russia, threatening shortage of the usual drink. Kaprovy beetle nearly knocked down the Russian tea market. What threatens Malicious insect pockets for fans of Indian tea? On January 28, Rosselkhoznadzor prohibits the supply of crop products from India. This is due to the fact that the passage of goods across the border to Novorossiysk during the inspection party sesame, which had arrived from India, was found kaprovy beetle. In this dangerous products is accompanied by phytosanitary certificates of the National Organization for Plant Protection in India. Naturally, the discovery of a quarantine facility for Russia cast doubt on the effectiveness of this body. Reference: Kaprovy beetle is one of the most dangerous pests of grain and its products. Receipt of contaminated plant products from India pose a serious threat to the phytosanitary security of Russia. The analysis of pest risk assessment shows that the drift kaprovogo beetle to Russia direct losses due to culling and disposal of commercial products can range from 167 million to 5.726 billion rubles a year.

Ukraine is digging a deeper hole

Resursy12-02-2008 Ukraine is digging a deeper hole Transferring the dates of the Russian-Ukrainian gas talks can only mean that both sides are on the brink of conflict resolution, especially the Ukrainian authorities are already looking for money to pay off the debt. Thus, Russia will be consistent: first returns Ukrainian debt, and then close the matter with diagrams of gas supplies. At the same time, its international partners will actively build the Nord Stream gas pipeline bypassing Ukraine. February 12 Ukraine will be left without Russian gas, the media noise and not get tired to say officials from Gazprom. Monday really had to be a day of heavy, so it was necessary to put an end to negotiations between Russia and Ukraine concerning the debt. Last Friday, showed that Ukraine is absolutely not ready to constructively discuss the issue of debt incurred due to the fact that since the beginning of the year the state receives not only Central Asian, but also more expensive Russian gas. Statements by the Ukrainian authorities at the weekend and Monday only confirmed this.

Chavez has promised to cut U.S. oil spigot

Oil Resursy11-02-2008 Chavez has promised to cut U.S. oil spigot barrel of oil would cost $ 200 - a prospect that depicts Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. According to Chavez, the barrel price could easily reach that level, if he realize his threat to halt oil supply the United States. Chavez's threat followed a decision by a British court at the suit of the largest transnational oil company Exxon Mobile to freeze the assets of Venezuelan state oil monopoly Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) for about $ 12 billion recall, Exxon Mobil filed a lawsuit against the company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) the High Court in London for the nationalization of the Government of Venezuela in the Orinoco basin. The decision was taken early last year. Under nationalization, foreign companies before May 1, 2007 PDVSA had to sell their shares in an amount not less than 60% in oil extraction projects. Despite the fact that U.S. oil companies Exxon-Mobil and Conoco-Phillips did not agree to these terms, in June 2007, they lost the rights to oil extraction in Venezuela. In response, Exxon Mobil filed lawsuits against Petroleos de Venezuela SA in U.S. courts, the UK and Holland.

Separation of the stabilization fund will remove Russia from the "oil needle"

Government Regulation igry29-11-2007 division of the stabilization fund will remove Russia from the 'oil needle "Today, Vice Premier and Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said on January 1, 2008 Stabilisation Fund will amount to 3.836 trillion rubles. However, a month later, he would cease to exist. In its place, any Reserve Fund, which will have 8.069 trillion rubles, and the National Welfare Fund - 767.8 billion rubles. According to experts, a division of the stabilization fund will lead the country out from under the "oil dependency". April 25, 2007, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered an address to both houses of Russian parliament and a key theme of his message was the concept of the stabilization fund. On the one hand, the President reaffirmed the separation of super-profits from hydrocarbon exports into three parts, as proposed originally Kudrin: the Reserve Fund, designed to minimize the risks of the economy of a sharp drop in world energy prices and aimed at maintaining macroeconomic stability and inflation control, transfer (payment ) federal budget for the implementation of large-scale social programs, fund for future generations, or a savings fund, which will be credited to all oil and gas revenues.

Tuk-tuk: The law allowed the debts to knock and the door

Rules igry31-01-2008 Tuk-tuk: The law allowed the debts to knock doors and awe debtors! Soon, without warning, in your apartment will rush ... bailiffs. They broke the door, take away what belongs to you. Thus the rights of performers judgments gives new version of the Russian Federation law "On Enforcement Proceedings". The amendments will enter into force on 1 February. Director of the Federal Bailiff Service (FSSP) of Russia Nikolai Vinnichenko explained that implementing judicial decisions tired clock, for days and sometimes for days to track down child support debtors and dishonest borrowers. Need to stand at the closed door was gone. "Now police officers will be able to get inside the apartment for performing actions, but with three conditions: first - should be a penalty unit manager service bailiffs, and the second - the presence of witnesses, and the third - the court decision", - transmit words N. Vinnichenko Interfax. But that's not all. Starting next month, police officers will "break" and the bank accounts of alimony debtors and dishonest borrowers. Banks will be obliged to provide information on their requests concerning the loans and the movement of accounts of such violators.

Uncomfortable posture Central: loans become more expensive

Banks Finansy04-02-2008 An Inconvenient pose Central: loans become more expensive consumer and mortgage loans may become more expensive, and the range of potential borrowers even shrink. And this is only part of the consequences that await the country after raising rates The Bank of Russia. Russia's Central Bank on Friday gave an unpleasant surprise for the entire banking community. As part of the fight against inflation, "Central Bank raised the refinancing rate from 10 to 10,25%. This is the first rate increase from the pre-crisis in June 1998. Then it was increased from 60 to 80%. Not only is this excited the financial market. "A unique case: the first time in the history of monetary policy, the Central Bank has changed not just refinancing, but all bets at once on 0,25%," - exclaims Evgeny Nadorshin, chief economist at the IB "Trust".

The ruble is worth more than it seems

Finansy07-02-2008 ruble is worth more than it seems our domestic currency is undervalued twice! And, if aggressively to strengthen the ruble, we can reduce the issue of inflation, say some experts. However, other experts note that such proposals "smack" 1997. Then, too, sought to strengthen the ruble against the dollar, which led to default a year later. In January 2008, inflation was 2.3%, exceeding by 0.6% same period last year. Overall in 2007, inflation reached 11.9% mark. In the pre-crisis 1997, it was lower - 11,5%. Masses recalled in 1998 and began to whisper about the denomination. The Government is still trying to convince that will keep inflation under 7,5-8,5%. However, that nobody believes. Economic experts believe that this year we will see inflation at around at least a 12% reduction in the rate of inflation can contribute to aggressive appreciation of the ruble, I'm sure Julia Tseplyaeva, chief economist at Merrill Lynch in Russia and CIS countries. In her opinion, the ruble - is one of the most undervalued currencies. "Appreciation of the ruble against the dollar by 3% will reduce inflation by one percentage point," - she said, stressing that it is virtually the only way to rapidly reduce inflation.

Serbia joined the South Stream »- Nabucco held his breath

Oil Resursy26-01-2008 Serbia joined the South Stream »- Nabucco held his breath historic moment - finally solved the issue joining Serbia in the pipeline" Southern stream ". Signing the agreement was a point in this matter. Europe provided a highly efficient system of Russian gas supplies. Tremble, Nabucco! "Serbia is becoming a key transit hubs in the structured system of energy supplies to the south of Europe" - Russian President Vladimir Putin after the Russian-Serbian talks. The outcome of the summit was the signing of an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector, as well as the Protocol on the main terms of the acquisition by Gazprom Neft 51% stake in Serbian Oil Industry »(NIS). Thus, Serbia became the fourth country (along with Russia, Italy and Bulgaria) involved in the construction and operation of the South Stream project. Now, on the basis of the depleted gas field Banatski Dvor, located 60 km north-east of Novi Sad, will create an underground gas storage active volume of at least 300 million cubic meters. And by selling 51% of the market for NIS Serbia as new prospects of development of this enterprise, and long-term stability of energy supplies to its market.

The fall continues

Finansy23-01-2008 fall continues Falling markets have not ended, the players are confident. "Hurrah!" - Cheers "bears", and expect further panic in the market. Yesterday's Fed rate cut - not a cure, but only a temporary withdrawal symptoms. American "pill" does not help: the Russian market in the near future will continue its peak. What was that? Yesterday the Russian stock market, "said" his week-long decline after the world's playgrounds. Before he could even open, as immediately collapsed. The MICEX index lost 7%, while the RTS "lost" by 5,8%. During the day, despite the local oversold shares of Russian companies, foreign investors continued to dump them actively. Trading Volumes on MICEX three times the average turnover. Russia's collapse was the result of the continued decline of world markets. European markets showed a record decline since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Their loss averaged 6.5%. Asian markets showed approximately the same drop.

The real estate market is preparing surprises

Nedvizhimost28-12-2007 The property market is preparing a surprise debate over whether there is a "ceiling" of prices per square meter, and how much they still continue to grow. Some frightening two-fold increase value in the near future, while others predict a stabilization of the market. That will bring us the coming year? On this we asked leading analysts of the real estate market in Russia. What was important last year for the market? Gennady Sternik - Professor, Department of Economics and Management of urban development "Plekhanov. GV Plekhanov: Over the past 6 years, prices have risen on average by 20-25% per year. In 2007, my forecast for Moscow confirmed accurately and in a row for ten months. House prices stagnate, ie, stabilization occurred. In late 2007 the price increase housing supply in Moscow resumed, and for the year it was 12%. Oleg Repchenko head of the analytical center "Indicators of Real Estate Market: The most important event, at least in the first half was stagnant and" rollback "prices back. In 2007, the prices not only stopped its growth, but decreased on average by 10-15%. But, rather, it was a temporary hitch in the fall demand more or less intensified price equaled the end of last year.

Europe will have to forget about energy independence

Oil Resursy17-01-2008 Europe will have to forget about energy independence Europe will never throw off the burden of gas dependence on Russia. Further confirmation of that - the expected signing of an agreement between Russia and Bulgaria during the visit of Vladimir Putin. According to many experts, the result of the visit the head of the Russian Federation will not only be an agreement on construction of the pipeline, but the final decision on the entry of Bulgaria into the gas pipeline project South Stream. Even last summer at an energy summit Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov said that Bulgaria would like to join the Russian-Italian gas project, says Anna Bigness.ru Znatnova, an analyst at IFC Alemar. Help the South Stream project - a system of gas pipelines that connect Russia and Europe via the Black Sea. The total length of the Black Sea will be around 900 km, maximum depth - more than 2000 m. The sea section of South Stream will run under the Black Sea from the Russian coast (Beregovaya) to the Bulgarian. For the construction of the onshore section deals with two different route, passing through the territory of member countries of the European Union.

Alcohol future of Russian cows

Livestock Agrarian sector Proizvodstvo21-12-2007 future of the Russian Alcohol Distillery cows are responsible for livestock. Producers of vodka will save it from extinction and help increase milk production. To do this, do not necessarily drink cows intoxicating, joke experts. Enough to feed its bards. Information: Bard - thick, remaining after the distillation of the wort in the production of corn liquor, the dregs of distilling and brewing. At the Department of "Feeding the farm animals" of the Moscow State Agricultural Academy (MTAA), "the dog ate" on the study of useful properties of DDGS, shared with Bigness.ru Sc.D., Professor Ivan Draganov. However, while theme of distillery waste production is interesting only theorists. In practice related to this product looks like. "Of the 11 million tons of DDGS produced annually released into the environment, rivers empty into drains two-thirds of valuable product," - with regret the professor says. Meanwhile, the bard a lot of protein, says Ivan Draganov. According to the doctor of biological sciences, the use of the alcohol industry waste in animal feeding will increase the same yields at least 10-15%.

A breach in security of alcohol: the warehouses may well substitute

The business of war rules igry04-12-2007 Security flaw in the alcoholic: the warehouses may well substitute for Surrogates, fake vodka, poor-quality wine - all this may soon be a first in the wholesale stores, and eventually on the shelves stores. Russia's president signed a document on the withdrawal of the scope of the wholesale system EGAIS. What will happen to the alcohol market in Russia, is anyone's guess. When EGAIS acted in wholesale trade data on the number of "counterfeit" of vodka on the shelves were out of the ordinary disappointing. "Half of the alcohol market is the illegal products. At present, only in Moscow fake vodka 25%, where everything is controlled, while in the 40-50% ", - stated at a roundtable member of the security committee of the State Duma Gennady Gudkov. Recall Unified State Automated Information System (EGAIS) was designed to maintain complete records of all alcohol produced in Russia - from the assembly line to store shelves. However, to date, due to problems with the implementation of the system, from its zone of action derived retail and wholesale.

Property can dramatically increase in price - investors are looking for, where to hide money

Nedvizhimost22-01-2008 Property can dramatically increase in price - investors are looking for, where to hide money Analysts expect aggravation of the situation on the market. Fall in world stock exchanges would lead to money flowing into this sector, says the head of the analytical center "Indicators of Real Estate Market (Earn) Oleg Repchenko. The instability of financial markets scares shareholders. They are trying to get rid of rushing down the market. "Often the real estate market and the stock market behave like vzaimozameschayuschie tools. Yield decline in the stock market leads to flow of money on real estate market. I do not rule out that these events can lead to what some of the money to fund players can redirect to buy the same flat, - shared with Bigness.ru Repchenko. If the situation with a fall in world stock markets will continue, it will lead to excitement in the real estate sector. In this case, the sellers must play to increase the price per square meter. Oleg Repchenko consents and other real estate analyst - Gennady Sternik. The relationship of these two markets is obvious. As of today the situation is such that more profitable to invest in more stable financial instruments, a typical example of which is the real estate market.

Domino effect: the collapse of the Russian stock exchanges was inevitable

Finansy21-01-2008 The Domino Principle: the collapse of the Russian stock exchanges was inevitable Updated at 19:00 MSK now the Russian market has put a kind of anti-record. Such a sharp drop in equity indices Russia did not know half of the year! On average, 10% lost in the share price of blue chips. RTS Index today "lost" to 7.38%, dropping below the psychological mark of 2000 points, ie, to levels last September. Following the auction, the MICEX index fell 7.47% to close the previous session and reached 1654.83. Over the last 5 trading days of the MICEX and RTS indexes fell by 14,3% and 14,5% respectively. Our players mirror copy the behavior of their foreign colleagues. When will increase? And as we meet the presidential election? World capital markets continue to fall the second week in a row. "The effect of the crowd" - ironically the experts. With a bang Asian markets tumbled, "dropped" Europe. For Asian exchanges Week kicked off with a fall. On fears that the U.S. economy had a recession that will slow the growth in the Asia-Pacific region, the composite index during today's trading slipped to a five-month low. In addition to Thailand and Sri Lanka, falling all the markets in the region.

Beware - a "trap" state pension fund!

Finansy25-12-2007 Beware - "trap" state pension fund! You put the ruble - get two. Russian Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov, still insists on the adoption of the law "About additional insurance premiums and creating a" model of voluntary retirement savings. " According to the plan it needs to attract more money into the pension system due to the fact that the state on an equal footing to finance retirement savings accounts. First of all, the authorities intend to show citizens how well along with the state to save for retirement. On this bill Bigness.ru already informed its readers. The Government expects that a person, knowing that the sum of its contribution to the state will add another 100% more serious about the accumulation of its pension assets. The introduction of "voluntary retirement savings model" proposed by state officials, and once again proves disastrous public funded pension system, I am sure the State Duma deputy Ivan Grachev. In an interview Bigness.ru MP has repeatedly criticized as pension reform, and he FIU.

Operation "denomination"

Rules igry21-12-2007 Operation "denomination" of the CC CPSU and USSR Council of Ministers at the request of the All-Union workers conducting the exchange of banknotes from tomorrow. The old notes are not accepted and should be exchanged "- roughly from such messages (usually late at night) in the Soviet Union began the campaign to replace the money. Something like this threatens the Russians and the following year. One of the main economic intrigues of the year certainly will be rumors about the denomination. They appeared exactly to the tenth anniversary of the last "cut zeros", which took place in late 1997. Authorities persistently deny this information. Actually, with the denials and rumors. Recall the first time in the past decade, the word "denomination," said First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. At a meeting with Russian software developers, Deputy Prime Minister showed a system that has helped Turkey to solve some problems after "as the Turkish money decided to take three zeroes." "Therefore, if there would be some denomination ..." - launched a developer program, but Medvedev interrupted him. "Denominations will not" - he said. Soon, however, the Internet had been circulated sketches of the alleged future bills denominated from 1 to 100 rubles. These draft bills are made in a highly ascetic and austere design, without any "monograms" - the real money of the XXI century.

The dollar will not be back soon

Foreign Exchange Market Finansy19-09-2007 U.S. will not be back soon Something that no one expected - U.S. Federal Reserve has dramatically weakened the U.S. currency by lowering its discount rate by an unexpected 0.5%. A minute later the dollar fell on world markets. 12 hours later responded and the ruble strengthened against the dollar by almost 17 cents. What's next? Trader has the answer. We recall, late last night - at 23 pm Moscow time - it became known decision of the U.S. central bank to lower the discount rate from 5.25% to 4.75%. This is the first decline for many years. Thus, monetary authorities in the U.S. trying to deal with crises in world markets. True, the market was expecting something like this - the crisis in the mortgage market and real estate getting worse. For October will be the peak of defaults on mortgages caused by the bold experiment of American banks to create "special terms" lending.

Drop everything except the dollar

Finansy21-01-2008 Drop everything except the dollar "have been waiting a long time, but when everything collapsed, the players possessed a real panic," - says investors fall in the Russian market after the world's playgrounds. All decreased, but the dollar is surprisingly growing up. Wait a further strengthening of the "American"? Or was it just a temporary "breathing space"? How will the euro this week? Growth in the fall on Wednesday tumbled all the world's stock exchanges, pulling a Russian stock market. Although, according to experts, the crisis wore a short-lived, but collapsed quotes even those stocks that had felt quite good. On the background of general decline and negative news from the U.S., it would seem, to the surprise grew only U.S. currency. On Friday the dollar against the ruble gained for 16 cents, while the euro, by contrast, declined by 19 cents.

Over Russia in danger from outer space

Proizvodstvo27-11-2007 Over Russia threatened from space from space against Russia imminent security threat, experts say. On duty stand space-rocket complexes, created in 70-80 years. the last century. Earth's orbit no radar reconnaissance vehicles. Orbital grouping of some of our space systems equipped with Russian equipment but a quarter. Radar reconnaissance apparatus, which collected information in any weather, summer and winter, there is "virtually all industrialized countries. Our satellites can collect data only during daylight hours and over the areas where there are no clouds "- notes editor of Space News, Igor Afanasyev. In an interview Bigness.ru expert said that Russia's security has to ensure "non-spacefaring" means intelligence. "However, this is not enough. No wonder that we can "prohlopat" some of the next Rust, who sits not in Red Square, but somewhere else. May be all sorts of things happen "- fears Igor Afanasyev. At the exit session of the Military-Industrial Commission of Russia, the issue of space industry's concern of government. First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov believes that "Russia has lost reserve, created in the 80-ies. in the space sector. "

Exchange collapsed. Spirit of the disaster came to Russia

Foreign Exchange Market Finansy16-01-2008 Stock Exchange collapsed. Spirit of the disaster reached the Russian collapse - with the words commented news agency the situation on the U.S. stock markets and Asia. That is sad, but not the final outcome of global credit crisis and a lump of problems in the U.S. economy. The situation is somewhat like the financial storm of 1997-1998, which ended in Russia's default. What will turn the current crisis? The second day of news from the world's stock exchanges reminiscent of reports from the front. And from the front, no matter where things are going. Following the U.S. markets on Wednesday collapsed Asian stock indexes. To post a huge loss of financial group Citigroup added no less impressive reporting of JP Morgan and Wells Fargo. For Asian markets picked up the trend and Russia. Russian stock market fell sharply today. Fell even actively rising up to Tuesday's action leading Russian mining companies. Leaders began falling shares of oil companies and Gazprom.

Customs said on the telephone

Telecommunications Market uslug24-06-2009 Customs answered phones for the Federal Customs Service (FCS) of Russia, finally, said manufacturers and distributors of cellular phones, which have raised havoc because of the increased term of customs clearance. Recall, on the eve of the amendments to the procedure of customs clearance of cellular phones. New instruction requires customs officials to inspect the entire shipment, each carton with the product, testing it on all reported specifications. In addition, the models are checked batteries, built-in memory card, IMEI-number of tubes and so on. Until June 2009 the audit was selective. As a result, suppliers and recipient phones began complaining that the last two days of production did not leave the customs office, which has collected hundreds of thousands of devices, according to Russian media today. As reported in Bigness.ru FCS of Russia, the measure was intended to strengthen customs control of imported batches of mobile phones.

"Danger!" Technical regulation of the construction industry a free hand to "hack"?

Nedvizhimost13-11-2007 "Danger!" Technical regulation of the construction industry a free hand to "hack"? The construction of the modern legal framework is not safe. Basic Federal law № 184-FZ "On technical regulation", which came into force in early 2003, has canceled all pre-existing construction regulations, GOST, SanPiN, followed by construction workers during the Soviet era, and with which compliance was monitored. The new law was enacted to create a "more appropriate" standards. It was required by modern conditions dictate new technology in construction. In general, I like better in fact it turned out that the builders work, adhering to clear any standards. "What is built today, based on the regulatory framework, which is already 7 years old does not make any changes. Technical progress in our every day going forward, and we have to build on SNIP and GOST ten, twenty years ago. And that, as a rule, very old documents. Herein lies the danger in the operation and construction of buildings "- commented in an interview Bigness.ru deputy director of the Legal Department of the RSA Olga Davydenko. According to the adopted in 2003, the law is mandatory only one type of document - "technical regulations". The whole building process from the beginning had to be prescribed in the national standards and codes of rules, which are voluntary.

Self-regulation in the construction industry will close the road to market for smaller companies

Nedvizhimost21-11-2007 Self-regulation in the construction industry will close the road to market for smaller companies Issuing licenses to builders has failed - even by licensed builders annoy customers: rent substandard housing and disrupted terms of putting real estate into operation. New laws pending in the Federal Council, offer a fundamentally new kind of admission to the construction business - the mandatory liability insurance for the builder. The arrival of self-regulation in construction - is inevitable, according to major developers. "No technical regulation, there is no way to control, plus, there is no formal state responsibility for security. We see that the houses are crumbling, and it builds all licensed companies, "- shared with Bigness.ru vice-president of Builders Association (AMA) and the academician of the International Academy of mortgage and real estate, Vladimir Ponomarev. In his view, goslitsenzirovanie - "formal-corruption mechanisms. "Corruption is that the state engaged in formal verification, unable to check on its merits. The procedure reduces to the fact that the Federal Licensing Center to raise money without incurring any liability in this case. Market participants are paying to this body for formal admission to the market "- explains to readers Bigness.ru expert.

World Trade blackmail of Ukraine

Resursy21-01-2008 World Trade blackmail of Ukraine Ukraine threatened to block Russia's entry into the World Trade Organization, if Gazprom does not reverse in our favor gas prices! To realize this threat into reality need quite a bit: to join the WTO before Russia. See also: Gas Blackmail choked: Ukraine will not increase the cost of gas transit is believed that Ukraine is ahead of our country in this matter. At the talks the representatives of the EU and Ukraine in London have been eliminated the last obstacle to its accession to the WTO. In early February, it will become a full member of it - seem to believe the Ukrainian authorities. The parties finally agreed on the question of reducing Ukraine's export duties on ferrous metals. Most likely, the new ace of the Russian part of Ukraine produces in the near future. Recall that an estimated 23 January the chairman of the Russian government Viktor Zubkov will visit the Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko.

Recession - duck decoy the Americans?

The global economy rules igry23-01-2008 recession - duck decoy the Americans? All the stock exchanges raged. Recession (recession) of the U.S. economy has become a big hit for the planet. Talking about the origins of current problems, every other analyst, pointing to the U.S., and worried shakes his head - say, the problems are just beginning. However, whether all that bad really? The coldest head laugh alarmists. According to them, in the U.S. there can be no recession. However, in today's panic, they only see the positive: has the rare case where the best stocks you can buy on the cheap. This is sure a successful American investor Jack Miller. Bathed in the super-profits, which may give only a wave markets, he draws attention to the postwar U.S. history. In total over the past half-century of war with the United States experienced 11 crises that were considered a recession. All of them were caused by very significant factors and their effects were much heavier than what we see today. Recession in 1945 was caused by World War II, which frankly battened American industry. Military trough was closed, and soldiers returning from war, joined the army of the unemployed. Subsequently, the U.S. economy upset the top of the Cold War (and the accompanying expectation of a nuclear apocalypse), the Korean and Vietnam wars (in general, failed for the U.S.),

«General Motors» on the road to bankruptcy?

Automotive Proizvodstvo09-11-2007 «General Motors» on the road to bankruptcy? Record loss in its history records the largest U.S. automaker «General Motors» Corp. (GM). According to the results of the third quarter of this year it was 38.6 billion Dolar. Compared with July-September last year, losses of the company has more than 260 times. This was due to the fact that the «General Motors» debited deferred tax assets amounting to 38.6 billion dollars for operations in the U.S., Canada and Germany over the past three years. It was during such a period, the company does not make a profit and operates in the negative, said «The Wall Street Journal». Losses of previous years, the company recorded in contemporary accounts. Help: General Motors was founded in 1908. Home is headquartered in Detroit. Currently, GM manufactures cars in 32 countries, its products are sold in more than 192 countries. GM is a partner of AvtoVAZ joint venture "GM-AvtoVAZ, which produces Chevrolet Niva SUVs and passenger cars Viva.

Shineth not; yea the future of light bulbs

Energy Proizvodstvo18-12-2008 shineth not; yea future bulbs European Union plans to completely abandon incandescent bulbs and switch to energy-saving bulbs by 2012. What is the future "normal" light bulbs in Russia? While Russian consumers still prefer incandescent bulbs as cheaper. Without state transition to energy-saving technology is hardly possible. However, the rejection of the bulbs in the long run is inevitable. The EU has recently decided to introduce during the year a ban on the sale of conventional incandescent bulbs, so completely to energy-saving bulbs by 2012. The first steps to abandon conventional light bulbs in Europe, are expected to be made in September 2009. At this point, plans to ban the most common light bulb is 100 watts. Gradually, the ban will extend to the weaker lamp. Such a measure is included in a broader campaign to reduce energy consumption in Europe. The European Commission believes that by eliminating light bulbs can save as much energy as it produces 10 power plants of 500 megawatts, which corresponds to the power consumption of 11 million households.

Gazprom cool lady with a twinkle

Oil Resursy20-12-2007 "Gazprom" cool lady with the light received from the prime minister of Ukraine, Yulia Tymoshenko hopes to make changes in the gas contract with Russia. She opposes the gas intermediaries between Russia and Ukraine, as well as plans to revise the price of Russian natural gas. The new Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is going to eliminate the intermediary company RosUkrEnergo. "Intermediaries in the gas market can not be. There's Naftogaz, which we will return to normal financial state, stop all the procedures of bankruptcy and the destruction of all procedures, there is Gazprom, has two governments - the Russian Federation and Ukraine. The mediators in this matter does not need "- she said. Earlier discussion of the issues of gas held between representatives of Gazprom and the former Minister for Energy Yuriy Boyko. "The previous version was more favorable for Russia, because Gazprom has extensive experience in such negotiations, and yet the Minister Boiko, it seemed to me to have supported pro-Russian position", - shares his views with Bigness.ru analyst of "Finam" Constantine Reilly.

Embargo lifted: snack Moldovan cognac Abkhaz mandarins!

Rules igry02-11-2007 embargo lifted: snack Moldovan cognac Abkhaz mandarins! Russia returns to the shelves more than 40 names of Moldovan wines and cognacs. Such a decision handed down Rospotrebnadzor after checking seven large enterprises of Moldova. On our tables back and so familiar to Russians Abkhazian tangerines, pineapple guava and persimmon. Restrictions on the importation and sale of Moldovan and Georgian wines Russia imposed in March 2006 during the conflict in Transnistria. According to Rospotrebnadzor, whereas in the samples of Moldovan and Georgian wines have found pesticides and heavy metals. The ban on the import of tangerines from Abkhazia officially been called peaking "of the epizootic situation of the spread of African swine fever in Georgia." In recent years, Russia has often prohibit the import of products from different states and republics. Since the embargo were Latvian sprats, Minvody Georgian and Polish meat.

Noga has become an instrument of foreign policy?

Rules igry15-01-2008 Noga has become an instrument of foreign policy? Swiss Noga puts a new bandwagon Russia. What is behind the arrest of Russian assets in France? Ordinary legal proceedings? Political motives? The desire to remind myself? Or a response to Russian attempts to collect debts from the British Council in St Petersburg? The Russian government owes the Swiss firm Noga 49 million euros, according to the leadership of this company. In order to refund the bailiffs seized the number of accounts of the Russian state structures in France. Among them, presumably appear Vnesheconombank, the Finance Ministry, Economic Development, Federal Space Agency, Rosoboronexport, Rosatom. The history of litigation between Noga and the Russian government has its origins in the late last century. In 1991 - 1992's, Russia has concluded with the company a contract for the supply of consumer goods and food in exchange for oil. The contract value was approximately $ 1.4 billion dollars, and for the implementation of the agreement of the Russian Federation responded with their property.

Three variants of Russia's future. Forecast of Economic Development

Rules igry01-09-2009 Three variants of Russia's future. Forecast of Economic Development and Trade Disputes about the prospects of Russian and world economy does not stop. Who said anything about a second wave of the crisis, and who believe in a brighter future, which will ensure high oil prices. So, today, Ministry of Economic Development gave a regular forecast of economic growth in 2010-2012, while pointing out three possible ways of development of the situation. However, out of the crisis, according to experts, under any scenario we just shine in 2012. Today the Ministry of Economic Development has improved the forecast of economic growth in Russia in 2010-2012. In this department provides three main plot, in which the economy can grow. Thus, according to the first option ("Budget") assessment of economic decline for the current year has not changed - GDP dropped to 8.5%. With the favorable development of the situation a recession can be a little less - 8,2-8,3%, but the risks that still the economy while greatly accelerate will not be large. The forecast for next year's GDP growth increased from 1% to 1.6% in 2011 - from 2.6% to 3% in 2012 - from 3,8% to 4,3%. The second variant (risk) assumes GDP growth next year at the level of 0,6-0,7% (previous forecast of expected decline in GDP in 2010, since it was built on the assumption fiscal contraction in 2010).

Russian brewers complain about life

Legislation Rules igry30-07-2009 Russian brewers complain about the life of the Russian Brewers Union wrote a letter to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. In his address, the producers have expressed concern about sharp increases in excise taxes on beer, which is scheduled in 2010. According to industry union, such a measure could be detrimental to the beer industry in Russia. Brewers offer to raise rates gradually over 3-5 years. The Union of Russian producers of beer and soft drinks wrote a letter to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. In this appeal brewers give their opinion about the planned increase in excise duties on alcohol and beer are included. "Trying to increase budget revenues due to a sharp rise in the excise tax on beer could have disastrous consequences for the development of brewing industry in Russia", - stated in the Brewers. Recall that in the present government is discussing raising the rates of excise duty on beer in order to increase budget revenues in 2010-2011. Interest rates on excise tax on beer (with alcohol content from 0,5 to 8,6%) is proposed to increase by an average of 20% -30% in 2010-2011.

In Russia, there is economy of the unemployed?

Rules igry02-11-2009 in Russia's economy appears unemployed? In Russia, there are invisible "migration" process. The number of unemployed, according to official Ministry of Public Health, is reduced, but where to go free labor, it is not clear. Not seen on any beach swept over a wave of "returning to the villas' prospects of employment and college graduates, seasonal occurrence of which has recently threatened to significantly worsen the situation on the labor market ... National Institute for System Studies Enterprise conducted a survey among managers of small businesses, which gives cause for reflection. The study was based on subjective perceptions of respondents who believe that the crisis period in 2009, new businesses began to appear more frequently than in 2007, when the economy showed growth. In this sense, the experts suggest, we can talk about the phenomenon as a growing number of "forced" entrepreneurs as opposed to "volunteer" who go into business on a wave of favorable market conditions and economic growth.

Russia expects a boom of small aircraft

Proizvodstvo28-04-2008 Russia expects a boom of small aircraft Russian aircraft industry is about to forward to recovery. Experts are predicting growth in production of small aircraft. Flights on private aircraft will soon become easier, more accessible and popular. In the coming months, Russia will set the notification procedure of air space, said deputy head of the Federal Air Navigation Service (Rosaeronavigatsia) Dmitry Savitsky. Until now, all aircraft in Russia, including general aviation (Amateur vessels and business aviation, air vehicles takeoff weight to 450 pounds, the aircraft GROWTH apparatus Federation balloonists Russia) fly on licensing system. The new system of flight would solve several problems at once. The first notification procedure approvals departures will reduce the number of illegal flights and allow time to look for private aircraft, trapped in a state of emergency, said the source Bigness.ru, director of analytical services agency Aviaport.ru Oleg Panteleyev.

Chubais reform threatens the country's energy security

Energy Proizvodstvo19-06-2008 Chubais reform threatens energy security with the liquidation of RAO UES of Russia "in the power sector could start the problem, according to authorities, and encourages energy structure to keep control, especially during the reform of the industry. However, experts believe that for a long time about any monitoring of the question. When the authority to regulate all kinds of people, the necessary balance of a priori impossible. Energy holding RAO UES of Russia "living out their last days and 1 July fall apart into 23 independent companies, of which only two will be public. Preventing the emergence of problems, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at a meeting of the Energy Ministry on reforming the industry requested to prevent loss of control of power industry in this period. According to the chairman of the Government should "provide a guaranteed energy security of the population and economy." However, in the present circumstances no one can guarantee that something in particular - can only promise. Reforming the Russian energy sector, which constituted a complete system before, now resembles Krylov's fable: "When the consent of his comrades not to fret their case will not go in and out of it a meal." Isolated from a single energokontserna, "Daughter" and "granddaughter" waste, like a swan, cancer, and pike, are quite razorganizovanno and often only in their own interests, which, naturally, is not without negative consequences.

New Year's gift to motorists: 1000 lucky winners will receive GLONASS receivers

Market uslug03-12-2007 New Year's gift to motorists: 1000 lucky winners will receive GLONASS receivers a secret national project GLONASS is forced pace than ever before. Already the New Year senior curators of the project promise to please the Russian drivers first receiver domestic navigation system. Help GLONASS - the Soviet draft of the global navigation satellite systems for military and civilian purposes, an alternative to the American GPS. GLONASS receivers monitor their own position on the ground by signals from space satellites. This was reported today the head of Russian Federal Space Agency Anatoly Perminov, during a visit to Russian President Vladimir Putin NPO. Lavochkin. However, at the counters to throw just one thousand automotive receivers from an experimental batch, and their price is still unknown. According Bigness.ru source in Ministry of Transport, who requested anonymity, the receiver in the base version will cost between five thousand. However, most likely, in retail they will be 1,5-2 times more expensively. It is not excluded that in case of successful operation of an experimental batch, navigation receivers on the back of GSM-communication will be obliged to equip all cars manufactured in Russia - about the plans have repeatedly stated by the representatives of the Ministry.

After 5 years in the Russian electronics can be put "fat cross»

Proizvodstvo08-11-2007 After 5 years in the Russian electronics can be put "fat cross" "Russian electronics industry is the structural and technological crisis," - said recently the first vice-premier Sergei Ivanov. Situation must be rectified, we decided to authorities and volunteered to support the talents of the material. Is there a future for Russian science, and whether to invest in this industry? Obsolete material and technical base of plants, the acute shortage of skilled professionals, low wages of researchers. Such is now the scientific industry. She is still afloat, but mostly on public contracts and by enthusiasts, not without sadness ascertain scientists. High minds of the world's largest state surprised that his power just now starting to think deeply about this problem. 5-10 years in the Russian science will be put "fat cross". This is the opinion Rector of Moscow Institute of Radio Engineering, Electronics and Automation (MIREA), Alexander Morozov.

Found spit on the meat

Agricultural sector Proizvodstvo25-06-2008 Recovers spit the meat between Russia and the European Union once again strained relations. The next bone of contention - imports of European pork and poultry. Moscow's veto on the import into Russia of meat products from 70 enterprises of seven European countries. The EU became suspicious of Russia's actions, but while idle, waiting for our country's entry into WTO to dictate their demands. Brussels and Moscow over the looming threat of "meat of the conflict: Russia imposed an embargo on imports of meat products seventy European manufacturers. And it's two days before the start of EU-Russia summit. Previously, only Poland was outraged by the ban on the import of its products to Russia, like Deutsche Welle. Now, just seven European countries do not have the right to sell their meat to Russia. However, like last year, Moscow argues that it has no political overtones. "This is not a political issue", - assured the Russian ambassador to the EU Vladimir Chizhov. Antibiotics or political protectionism?

State support of the Russian agricultural sector - will not be cheap milk

Livestock Agrarian sector Proizvodstvo30-06-2008 State support of the Russian agricultural sector - cheap milk will not conflict with Belarus, the Russian authorities for the supply in our country of cheap milk powder can be very expensive for the Russians to strike. Such imports, according to the national government, has a negative impact on molokoproizvoditeley Russia. In Belarus wonder - what they want our country: the Russians drink cheap milk or maintain your APC? Chasing two hares will lead to a fiasco. Expensive - bad, cheap - is not very. So now seems the Russian position in the import of milk powder. Russian Agriculture Minister Alexei Gordeev has reported recently that the Ministry of Agriculture is preparing a proposal to restrict imports of milk powder to Russia, especially from Belarus. However, First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov has instructed the commission on customs-tariff regulation of Russian Economic Development Ministry to conduct an investigation on the pricing policy of Belarus in the supply of milk in the Russian Federation. He did not rule out that Russia may initiate an antidumping investigation in this area. With that milk, that being taken today from Belarus, can not in any way compete with products of Russian refineries. As explained by one of the sources in the Russian government, between Russia and Belarus there is a single market, which implies a completely free trade without restrictions.

Every third Russian doomed to poverty

Rules igry12-05-2008 Every third Russian doomed to poverty Planned unprecedented increase in gas prices, light, heat, telephone calls, the increase in food prices harming the pocket, at least a third of the population. The old government finally approved a plan for limiting growth rates for the next three years. The socialist slogan, "Saving and thrift - the case of each of us becomes relevant as it is impossible nowadays. The Cabinet, chaired by Viktor Zubkov made the parting "gift" to Russians: approved a plan to limit growth rates for the next three years. Reference: The rising cost of gas for the population in 2009 was 25% in 2010 - 30% in 2011 - 40%. Average electricity prices for all categories of consumers in 2008 proposed to increase by 16,7% in 2009 - up 26% in 2010 - up 22% in 2011 - up 18%. Will be increased and the rates for rail freight. In 2008 - 16,3% in 2009 - by 17,1% in 2010 - by 9,7% in 2011 - at 10%. Growth rates for the provision of local telephone calls, taking into account fees for subscriber line in 2009 was 7,5%. In 2010 and 2011 is planned to increase rates by 6%, respectively.

Knife to the throat of the Russian import livestock

Livestock Agrarian sector Proizvodstvo24-03-2008 knife to the throat of the Russian import of livestock have nothing to feed livestock, have nowhere to sell meat and milk. Does it make sense to animal husbandry? Do not let livestock under the knife? These issues do not stop to ask some of the country's economy. Information: According to the Federal State Statistics Service, to February 1, 2008 the number of cattle in farms of all agricultural producers decreased by 0,1%. Only cows from last year declined by 0.7% lower. By early February 2008 the security of livestock feed declined by 2.2% over the same period last year. In January of 2008. in all categories of households are estimated to increase production of livestock and poultry for slaughter (live weight) and milk, reduced egg production. It turns out, the cattle in Russia is easier to put under the knife than to feed. The more it will resume the supply of U.S. beef after a five-year ban. This year they reached 16 thousand tons, according to Interfax.

Meat and vegetables are specialties

Agricultural sector Proizvodstvo04-06-2008 Meat and vegetables are specialties of rising food prices changing preferences of Russians in the food. Our citizens have been increasingly abandon fish and meat, states the Federal Statistics Service (Rosstat). But that's not all, very soon from the diet may disappear altogether fruit and even vegetables. Because of rising food prices, grocery shoppers minimum set of re-examining the structure of the consumer basket. Compared with April 2007, she has changed: milk, bread, vegetables and fruit take it more places than a year ago, while meat, fish and sugar - less cites Rosstat. Cost of minimum food basket in Russia on average at the end of April 2008 amounted to 2,070.3 rubles a month per person. Compared with the end of March she went up by 3,9%, and since the beginning of the year - all 14.9%. According to the agency, up to April 2008 meat and meat products occupied only 17.7% of the value of the minimum set of power against 21.2% for the same period last year. Decreased and the proportion of fish - from 4.8% in April 2007 to 3,8% in April this year. In this case, milk and dairy products began to occupy more space in the food basket value - 17,4% in April of this year compared with 16.4% in April last year. The share of bread, cereals and pasta products had 23.2% in the cost of a basket against 22,1% in April 2007.

Corn and wheat - to the furnace: energy requires more food

Agricultural sector Proizvodstvo30-10-2007 corn and wheat - to the furnace: energy requires more food for higher prices on products lies in the increasing demand for biofuels. In recent years, this increasingly say experts in the field of macroeconomics. High oil prices are pushing developing countries to seek new sources of energy. A similar view is shared by the Dean of the New Economic School, Sergei Guriev: "This is due to the fact that growing major economy in the world: China and India. People need and food, and energy. In connection with this expensive and oil. " "At current oil prices of biotechnology are becoming quite viable. Therefore, food prices will rise "- he said in an interview with the business portal" big business ". Recall that in biofuel use different crops, as well as sacchariferous plants. Some countries in the world and the truth, is not the first talk about the need to replace oil, coal and gas to alternative fuels, agrees executive director of the National Union of bioenergy Olga Rakitovo. "Get the same in Brazil, where nearly a third of transport running on biofuels. If we talk about the price of it, then it is much more profitable to produce it from the same sugar cane, which grows on its territory, rather than used as a fuel imported oil, gas, coal "- shared it with Bigness.ru.

Prices for milk "let go" until the next price increase

Agricultural sector Proizvodstvo30-04-2008 prices for milk "let go" until the new price hike prices of milk and dairy products will rise again. There are good reasons. Expires reduced duties on import of these products. Ministry of Economic Development and Trade Minister rejected the idea of ??further reducing them, according to Interfax. Recall that the lowering of duties on milk, milk products, cheese and cottage cheese was introduced by RF Government in October 2007. Import duties on milk and dairy products for a period of six months were reduced from 15% to 5%, and cheese and cottage cheese - from 15% to 5% but not less than 0.3 euros per kg. Then, in October 2007, an agreement was signed a number of retailers about the "freeze" prices for socially important goods. In accordance with this mark-up on six kinds of food - wheat and rye bread, milk, not less than 1,5% fat yogurt (not less than 1% fat), sunflower oil and eggs - must not exceed 10%. Despite the government measures, growth milk prices remained high. According to the Economic Development and Trade in the period from November 2007 to February 2008 price increase for milk was 2-2,9% per month.

FAS begins to "milk war"

Monopoly Regulation igry28-07-2009 FAS begins to "milk war" had no sooner subside "milk war" between Russia and Belarus, both at the milk broke new conflict. At this time, FAS has stood up for the Russian manufacturers of the drink. Office has accused Russia's largest dairy company in the conspiracy. "In pencil" Anti-Monopoly Service has Danone Industry "," Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods "," Herman "and" Campina ". It seems that this year's milk should be counted among the strong drinks. At least, conflicts over the drink has already been done. In May, in Europe, a wave of riots farmers protesting against the reduction of purchasing prices for milk. The beginning of summer was marked by the "milk war" between Russia and Belarus. Now Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has stood up for Russian dairy producers. FAS suspected of conspiring four major Russian dairy producers. Namely, the Moscow Regional Office of FAS filed a case on violation of antimonopoly legislation in respect of the Danone industry, Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods "," Herman "and" Campina ".

State refuses to combat inflation

Agriculture Agricultural sector Proizvodstvo02-07-2008 The state refuses to combat inflation third strike for the last couple of weeks, does the state of his own anti-inflation policy. After limiting the supply of meat to Russia and the conflict with Belarus because of low milk prices next repercussions abolition of export duties on grain. Trying to give grain producers earn on the supply abroad can turn into a deficit. Overconfidence government officials in tomorrow's grain harvest could lead to unpredictable consequences, scare experts. Export duties on wheat and barley, introduced earlier, as anti-inflationary measure, virtually abolished. The fact that the Ministry of Agriculture is confident in the good harvest of grain. He will be at 85 million tonnes, three million more than last year, ascertain the top.

OSAGO to face the people. People pay for it

Insurance Finansy13-11-2007 OSAGO to face the people. People pay for it OSAGO inevitably become more expensive: the improvement of the law that makes "avtograzhdanki" more convenient for motorists, and inflation make the compulsory motor insurance invoices to insurers. Today the State Duma adopted on second reading a bill on direct damages CMTPL. Despite the fact that its provisions are burdensome for insurers is likely in this form it comes to the signature of the president. Under the bill the insured amount, within which the insurer agrees upon the occurrence of each insurance case to compensate victims of injury to life, health or property has risen to 160 thousand rubles to each victim. Recall that the current compensation of harm to life or health of up to 160,000 rubles, with the participation of one victim, and up to 240 thousand rubles, if their number is greater, with damaging property of a victim - not more than 120 thousand rubles (Article 7 of the Act of 25 April 2002 № 40-FZ).

"Simplified" OSAGO bring insurers into bankruptcy

Insurance Finansy28-11-2007 "Simplified" OSAGO bring insurers into bankruptcy loss ratio in OSAGO nearing a critical maximum. On average in Russia in 2006 (taking into account the cost of doing business, changes in reserves and allocations of insurance companies in the fund SAR), it was 89%. In large cities such as Rostov-na-Donu , Novosibirsk, Nizhny Novgorod unprofitable exceeded 100% (including all costs). Such data is divided Rating Agency "Express RA. The situation in the insurance market will exacerbate the introduction of" European Protocol, "the experts are sounding the alarm. According to their estimates, many small insurers can simply splurge on the payoff. "Improving the quality of services and the expansion of liability" due to the direct payoff, ideally, should have a positive impact on earnings SAR, which actively lobbied for such innovations. However, no tariffs, no correction factors with the introduction of new features have not changed. The need to improve their insurers say more than a year.

Take a deep breath - removal of VAT tax will save the country from corruption and inflation

Finansy30-07-2008 Take a deep breath - removal of VAT tax will save the country from corruption and inflation to be or not to be notorious value-added tax (VAT)? This vital issue being discussed long ago in the walls of federal ministries, departments and independent economic schools. Some call it "the most corrupt out of control taxes and provide an" execution ". Others on the contrary are asking for "pardon", referring to the fact that the abolition of VAT weighty crosses out a line from the list of budget revenues. Not so long ago at a meeting of public and Advisory Council on Customs Policy of the Russian Federal Customs Service Andrei Belyaninov, head of the Federal Customs Service said that the VAT - it is the "most corrupt tax." At the last meeting held by Mikhail Fradkov, Belyaninov suggested replacing the VAT as well as in his opinion, he is corrupt, not only in Russia but also worldwide. In this case, VAT hard to replace something else: "where a third of the collected customs duties - is the VAT," - he said.

European currency weaken strife

The global economy rules igry04-06-2009 the European currency weaken the contention today throwing the rate of European currencies against the dollar - evidence of its weakness. Although the meeting of the European Central Bank and did not bring surprises, it reiterated the prevailing there contradictions. "In the end this will weaken the euro", - said the chief economist at SG Finam "Alexander Osin in an interview Bigness.ru. The current growth of the European currency will soon be replaced by her fall. Past meeting today ECB did not bring surprises: the interest rate remained the same - 1%. But the head of the European Central Bank Jean-Claude Trichet signaled that it is not the limit - the rate can be further reduced. After all, the case in the European economy are important. The fall of this year will be even greater than previously forecast the ECB, Trichet said today. According to him, the decline in GDP in the eurozone in 2009 will make 4,6% against 2,7% on the previous estimates. However, the assistance that the ECB will provide for the needs of the European economy will remain in the old borders - 60 billion euros. The news about a possible interest rate cut - it's not quite what I wanted to hear, Germany and the European banking community. For them, it is important to curb inflation, said Bigness.ru Alexander Osin, chief economist UK "Finam". A rate cut is usually faster inflation. "Germany is leading the country eurozone, is struggling to ensure that goods are cheaper and competitive in world markets", - said the expert.

A new reserve currency of the Persian Gulf

The global economy rules igry08-06-2009 A new reserve currency of the Gulf Four countries Gulf oil producers failed to agree on a new single currency. This did not prevent even the crisis and the refusal of the participation of such countries, the Gulf, like Saudi Arabia and Oman. Experts, however, in an interview Bigness.ru skeptical speak about the prospects of monetary experiment in the region. Several key issues in the draft of the Gulf has not yet been agreed upon. Four countries in the Persian Gulf after all agreed to create a single currency. Representatives of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar today signed an agreement on the introduction of a regional means of payment. The name for the new regional accounting unit has not yet invented. Alternatively, it asked to name the "Khaleej" - from the Arabic word "Khaleej" ("Gulf"). According to a new document before the end of this year in Riyadh (the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) will create a currency board, which will deal with an embodiment of the idea of ??a common currency in life. In particular, the establishment of the Central Bank of the Gulf, ITAR-TASS. Countries that agree on a single currency is known as the GCC - the Cooperation Council of Arab Gulf states. However, not all GCC member countries have decided to participate in the exchange project.

Russians hold the ruble - October 14, 2009

Finansy14-10-2009 The Russians hold the ruble - October 14, 2009 The crisis in the Russian economy is virtually no impact on the level of public confidence in the national currency. According to the survey Romir have the opportunity to save money and make it 52% of Russians. And three-quarters of them (76%) prefer to keep savings in rubles. In the U.S. its financial reserves transferred to 16% of respondents. And only one in ten (11%) make their savings in euros. It is worth noting that to ensure the relevance of the study respondents could indicate multiple answers. After all, many people keep their money "a little in dollars, a little bit in the euro." The results answer the question "Do you make money?" Demonstrated a dynamic as compared to the January survey of the holding. In January, a positive answer to this question 55% of respondents in September - 52%. Moreover, the ability to save money is a habit rather than a derivative of the personal financial well-being. Of course, people with incomes above the average are more likely to afford to save (63%), but also among citizens of the middle-income (53%), and even in low-income group (50%), the percentage of respondents to set aside money in reserve is almost no different from the average rate (52%), the authors of the study.

Russians are buying overseas property

Nedvizhimost27-01-2010 The Russians are buying overseas property in 2009, residents of Russia spent to purchase real estate abroad, $ 11.3 billion of the most popular countries for domestic buyers square meters includes Bulgaria, Greece, Israel, Spain, Turkey, USA. A very popular Arabian area during the year strongly, "dipped" in the number of requests to purchase real estate. This is stated in the review of the department of foreign real estate agencies, real estate DOKI. The greatest number of requests accounted for Bulgaria - 21% of the requests from clients of the agency. Leading Bulgarian property holds for the past six quarters, while in the second half of the demand fell by 8%. The main reason - the relative cheapness of the Bulgarian square meters. Similar results grant and other major intelligence agencies.

Housing business class - plenty of supply at low demand

Nedvizhimost24-02-2010 Housing Business Class - abundant supply at low demand last year was a period of increasing interest to housing, economy class, the number of buyers of apartments in the objects of the business class has been steadily decreasing. At the moment the capital is raised 2 million square meters. m. of housing categories of business class. Average price per square meter in them is about 150 thousand rubles. The final price is usually determined in the bidding process. Can I assume that the total area of ??houses, where they sell the apartment, a real proposal (despite the fact that construction sites have either slowed or altogether suspended, and many apartments have been sold) - a discussion question, analysts think tank GdeEtotDom.RU. With regard to business class will be more informative data on the average price of apartments of different room. Average odnushka will cost an average of 10.1 million rubles., Two-bedroom apartment in a 14.5 million rubles., Treshka to 23.3 million, multiroom apartment in 34.5 million rubles. Despite attempts by developers to spur the growth of prices by stuffing information about rise in price of apartments in this class, the real situation on the market can be characterized as an unstable equilibrium. Ruble prices remain virtually unchanged, currency - moving behind fluctuations.

Russia's economy will not adjust to falling oil prices

Oil Resursy15-10-2008 the Russian economy will not adjust to falling oil prices Russia's budget for the coming year is calculated based on the price of oil at $ 95 per barrel. Despite the fact that Russia's Urals oil dropped today to $ 74 a barrel, nobody is going to count the articles of the Russian budget. Will not this a fatal mistake? This week, October 17, a three-year budget must be passed by the Parliament in second reading. "The second reading will not change anything", - told journalists today, Secretary of State, Deputy Finance Minister Sergei Shatalov. The budget for 2009-2011 will be adopted without changes in macroeconomic parameters, despite the decline in oil prices, says Shatalov. However, further forecast oil prices and the GDP growth forecast may be revised, did not exclude the deputy minister. "We are not ready to call the new guidelines. But we say that it may very well be that the indicators have to be revised ", - said Shatalov. Ministry of Finance simply observes the Budget Code, said in an interview Bigness. ru Ilya Sokolov, Head of Laboratory of fiscal policy of the Institute for Economy in Transition. "The Budget Code provides that after the first reading of budget revenues amendments to it are not made", - told us the expert .. The amendments will inevitably be made during the year, said Sokolov.

Three days later, the price of gasoline will be completely different

Oil Resursy17-10-2007 After three days the price of gasoline will be completely different authorities hasten to reassure motorists: gasoline prices, according to official data, should not rise dramatically. However, the players say the market: up to a sharp rise in prices remained 3-4 days. Yesterday the media was rumored about the imminent rise in price of motor fuel in the Moscow region. According to the regional traders in the district last week formed a substantial deficit of diesel fuel. A similar situation in the Siberian regions. Interviewed by the Moscow bowser say that the old stock they hold out another 7-10 days. However, it turned out, the situation is even more acute. According to unofficial reports, over the last month of diesel went up by 5-6%, the 92 th gasoline - by 5-8%, and 95-th - 8-10%. The same sources claim that the rise in wholesale prices of fuel was observed only in Moscow and the region. The cost of gasoline in the region remains at that level, and A-92 even a bit cheaper. However, the authorities say there is no problem. Federal State Statistics Service of the Russian Federation (Federal State Statistics Service) did not observe changes in the cost of gasoline in Russia during the past week. Since the beginning of this year, average gasoline prices in Russia rose by 2,3%. This is well below inflation.

Lukoil in Iraq - a good mine for a bad game

Oil Resursy07-07-2008 Lukoil in Iraq - a good mine for a bad game LUKoil announced its readiness to produce up to 600,000 barrels of oil per day from the Iraqi field, "West Qurna-2. About this with complete certainty, said CEO Alekperov. He noted that Lukoil had all the researching and preparation work and is ready to implement this contract. Only an initial investment, which our oil going to run the project, estimated at $ 4 billion should be reminded that the agreement with the Iraqi side have been concluded by another in 1997 for a period up to 2020 Contract "West Qurna-2 was the first and the largest signed by the Russian companies in Iraq after the 1991 war. Reference: West Qurna-2, located 100 km north-west of Basra. Cumulative production for the duration of the contract could reach 4.8 billion barrels of oil and 56.4 billion cubic meters of gas. Planned capital investments in the development of the field is about $ 4 billion

In jail for commercial collusion: FAS and the Interior Ministry will toughen criminal liability business

Rules igry14-12-2007 in prison for conspiracy Commercial: FAS and the Interior Ministry will toughen criminal responsibility of business Commercial collusion restricting competition, abuse of dominant position by threatening criminal liability. Unscrupulous businessmen will take a "tight rein". Notorious in the business circles of article 178 of the Criminal Code of Russia modified to scare Antimonopolschiki. For serious violations of antitrust laws entrepreneurs still basically got off with fines, complain to the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS). Statistics of detection of such economic crimes is depressing, they say there. FAS specialists in an interview Bigness.ru lead figures: before the adoption in 2003 of amendments to the Criminal Code for 6 years, the investigating authorities in conjunction with the Anti-Monopoly Service were able to identify about 300 crimes. 31 businessman convicted. With the adoption of amendments to the penal law has ceased to operate. From 2004 to 2006 was initiated with only 18 cases and render a guilty verdict was only one. This does not mean that crime has dropped. According to FAS, in 2000, they became, on average three times more. Among the serious violations: cartel collusion, setting high monopoly prices, creating artificial shortages.

Russian oil will burn your money

Oil Resursy20-11-2007 by Russian oil companies would have to burn their money is estimated RTN each year the economy is losing more than 13 billion dollars due to inefficient use of petroleum gas (NPG) - we simply burned. In this regard, a draft decree that from next year the penalty for burning of associated gas increased by 350 times. Despite the fact that the use of the NPG can be beneficial to oil companies is easier to pay huge fines than to process associated gas. Russia ranks first in gas flaring, ahead of Nigeria's performance. Under the Kyoto Protocol, there are specifications associated gas utilization, and our country is currently violating them. However, with oil associated gas is burned, not because it can not be used and useful for anyone no value. Stumbling block - lack of preparation necessary resources for its collection, preparation, transportation and processing, as well as the absence of the consumer. As a result of associated petroleum gas is simply flared. According to estimates, Russia is burning so much associated gas, how much would be enough to supply a country such as Belarus.

Assembly on IzhAvto profitable: Renault-Nissan hurried to the purchase of AvtoVAZ?

Automotive Proizvodstvo23-05-2008 Building on IzhAvto profitable: Renault-Nissan hurried to the purchase of AvtoVAZ? The buyer is defined - you can sleep peacefully. IzhAvto enter into alliance Renault-Nissan, said CEO Michael Dobyndo car factory at an investment forum in Izhevsk. Recall that the purchase of the Izhevsk car factory claimed three more companies. Reference: One of the contenders is the current Korean investor IzhAvto in the face of KIA Motors, which did not conceal the desire to receive a gift plant. Car assembly manufacturing interest, and Chinese automobile concern Chery Automobile Co. The plant claimed and the Ukrainian Corporation "Bogdan" - the manufacturer of buses and cars. The best man win - the Franco-Japanese alliance Renault-Nissan in conjunction with the flagship of the Russian automobile industry AvtoVAZ. Experts have called the approximate amount of the transaction - it is in the range of $ 300-500 mln Help: Renault owns 25% +1 share of the Volga car. In addition, he owns a 40% stake in Nissan. Both companies operate under a unified strategy and general management.

ChechAZ: Chechen draft AvtoVAZ

Automotive Proizvodstvo14-01-2008 ChechAZ: Chechen AvtoVAZ project soon on Russian soil would go first in the history of the Chechen cars. AvtoVAZ jointly with the Chechen authorities decided to build a car plant in the country. This will be possible within the program "Samara - the Chechen republic, which from the Chechen side personally control the head of the republic, Ramzan Kadyrov. The plant will produce the most popular models, which are removed AvtoVAZ to manufacture - VAZ 2109 "Nine" and "classics". Probably in Chechnya will collect updated rear-wheel drive model based on the VAZ-2107 and meets the standards of Euro-3 ". As part of this project in Grozny is planned to build four shops on production of parts and one factory in Gudermes to assemble cars. However, in the foreseeable future ChechAZ - the so-called long future production - will deal effectively SKD. Welded and painted body, as well as the engines will be supplied from Togliatti. The fact that the production of the same engines as the least cost-effective when the demand for a level of 50 thousand a year. But up to 2010 -2011 years. annual production of vehicles is planned to increase the maximum to 30 thousand.

Gazprom and Naftogaz, reconciled, united, but Tymoshenko's guard

Resursy13-02-2008, Gazprom and Naftogaz, reconciled, united, but Tymoshenko's guard situation with the Ukrainian debt settled. Sister State had already promised Thursday to repay the debt. In addition, the modified scheme of deliveries. Gazprom and Naftogaz Ukrainy will establish a joint venture, allowing the Russian company will get 50% of domestic market supply. However, Tymoshenko will be able to slow down the implementation of these initiatives. During yesterday's talks between Vladimir Putin and Viktor Yushchenko had been resolved the situation with Ukraine's debt for Russian gas. Ukrainian president promised to pay the debt for gas supplied in 2007, the prices of last year, that is $ 130 per thousand cubic meters. Recall that last year Ukraine received only Central Asian gas, first of all Turkmen (60%). Its price of 179.5 dollars per thousand cubic meters. m. However, due to severe cold in Central Asia from January to Ukraine by prior agreement with the government comes and more expensive Russian gas - at 314.7 dollars per thousand cubic meters. pm

Censorship on imports

Rules igry05-12-2008 Censorship on the import of import to Russia of imported goods without the permission of rights holders would be illegal. The Supreme Arbitration Court of Russia to ban the import of any goods with a trademark, without permission from the owner of this trademark. Water vzbalamutili three corporations - BMW, Nissan and Toyota. They demanded that the Russian authorities to ban the importation of any goods under a label owned by them if the owner of the goods is not authorized by the manufacturer. January 15 next year is to meet the joint plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation and Supreme Arbitration Court, which would have produced an explanation for the Fourth Part of the Civil Code. Among other things, it goes in the draft proposal on the protection of trademark rights. The media have actively discussed the information that the Supreme Court to ban the importation of goods into Russia, with a trademark, without permission of the owner of the trademark, both legal and natural persons. The Internet community has even emerged, "Monopoly, no!", Concerned about the provision and gathering signatures for the treatment of EAC.

Who will benefit from the debt of Naftogaz?

Oil Resursy25-05-2009 Who will benefit from the debt of Naftogaz? Russia justifiably doubt Ukraine's ability to pay for gas and to ensure reliable operation of the transmission system. The financial position of Naftogaz's really quite shaky. First of all, because of the huge debt accumulated due to complex web of interests and concerns of the domestic market. Unravel this Gordian knot can be in three ways. Or Ukraine will pay Gazprom of its assets, or from Naftogaz, at the suggestion of the European Union will be featured company engaged solely in transit, or Ukraine would extend the time until winter, when the parties concerned will be more loyal. Russia again warns Europe insolvency of Ukraine. At this time no doubt that Kiev will be able to buy gas required to fill the underground gas storage (UGS), said President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev. Recall that the gas reserves are the protective mechanism against sudden drops in pressure, the various technological complexities associated with seasonal fluctuations in demand. Traditionally, the injection of gas into storage occurs in the summer.

Who pay the producers for cost containment?

Agricultural sector Proizvodstvo15-11-2007 Who pay the producers for cost containment? Regional authorities officially allowed to enter into "voluntary" agreements with manufacturers and vendors "to reduce and maintain prices of certain types of socially important foodstuffs of prime necessity." The decree, published on the website of the Russian government, stipulated deadline of such "arrangements". It is bounded on Jan. 31, 2008. Federal Antimonopoly Service of the State charged with developing recommendations on the "essential terms of the agreements." Control "treaty" retail and wholesale prices for socially important food products will be the Federal Service of State Statistics. In his recent interview with Business Portal Bigness.ru experts have argued against such a "radical" measures. "Such an action officers is a populist nature," said Professor of the Higher School of Economics Ivan Rodionov. Price fixing he called "a purely socialist mode, which operates in times of emergency, war, etc., when entering into force the laws of war and for non-orders can be shot."

Forecasts - a tool of speculators

Oil Resursy21-05-2009 forecasts - a tool of speculators again appear bold predictions about the growth of oil prices. Yesterday, Goldman Sachs analysts have promised that the "black gold" in the coming years will return to the level of $ 70 per barrel. However, what is the price of these predictions? The impression is that analysts of major investment banks play again "to raise or pursue any other selfish purpose, concocting" comfortable "forecasts. In recent weeks, the price of oil exporters pleased with some growth. Dose of optimism, trying to pour oil market, and experts. For example, analysts Goldman Sachs Group, as well as a famous investor, head of Templeton Asset Management Mark Mobius predict the price of oil at $ 70 per barrel in 2011. According to M. Mobius growth of prices for "black gold" should ensure the active consumption of oil and gasoline on the background of a lack of alternative sources of energy. Demand for oil is a critical factor, and fill the oil is not easy, said M. Mobius. With the same optimistic forecasts made by Goldman Sachs. "Oil prices will probably have a tendency to increase during the second half of 2009 and in 2010 - said an analyst at Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong Kelvin Koh. The following year, the average price hit $ 70 a barrel. In 2011, expect is $ 90 per barrel.

The secret purpose of the trip Putin to Algeria - the energy technology of domination?

Oil Resursy14-03-2006 US-Israeli analytical agency Stratfor published a report which resulted in his version of purpose and meaning of a recent visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Algeria. According to foreign analysts, it is not a lucrative contract and not a state debt that African countries and in technology. As Stratfor convinced - Putin agreed with the Algerian authorities on the transfer of Russian technologies of production and transportation of LNG, which will open endless possibilities for Russia to export its second most important raw materials. Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Algeria for his first official visit of March 10, 2006. Together with him there came a large delegation consisting of officials on energy and Russia's security. During his meeting with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria, Putin wrote off nearly $ 5 billion debt, saying that Russia is more interested in trade relations with Algeria. The most important event during the visit was the conclusion of a deal between Algeria and Russia, according to which Algeria has become a Russian military equipment worth 7.5 billion dollars.

Plant sale IzhAvto - negotiated price

Automotive Proizvodstvo19-02-2008 For Sale Plant IzhAvto - negotiated price from hand to hand: plant IzhAvto again trying to sell. SOK Group - one of the largest private companies in Russia, which unites dozens of industrial enterprises engaged in various sectors of national economy, expressed a desire to abandon the automobile industry. Naturally, for the money. Already known and pre-factory price - five billion rubles. According to the department head of consulting, exhibition and publishing activities of JSC Avtoselhozmash-holding (ASM-Holding) Viktor Pashkov, "SOC" just tired "pull" the plant. "It is now difficult to maintain this production. The company requires a lot of attention, investment of large resources in development. "Juice" now is not very necessary. This business is a burden to him "- shared his opinion with an expert Bigness.ru. Last year, the Izhevsk car factory produced only about 70 thousand cars. And despite the fact that the company can produce up to 220 thousand cars per year, notes the expert. Source of IzhAvto, who requested anonymity, explained that to survive in today's market it is difficult to plant.

The collapse of the "people's IPO» - Russians again "threw»

Foreign Exchange Market Finansy16-01-2008 collapse of the "people's IPO» - the Russians again, "threw" "Who will pack of tickets, then get ... water-tower!". Everyone will remember this quote from the pinnacle of Soviet comedy - "Brilliant hands". However, the owner of shares in state companies not to laugh - many of them victims of the next Sportloto, risked and lost the last savings. Who's to blame? Earlier this year, according to old tradition, remembering the year gone. Thus, in this time, many economic experts have remembered that last year was rich in "folk» IPO (for two!), But, alas, not "bread". Virtually all individuals who purchased shares of Sberbank and Vneshtorgbank, are deeply unhappy at a loss for this event. Particularly reprehensible is VTB. IPO (from the English. Initial Public Offering - Initial Public Offer) - The first public sale of shares in private companies, including in the form of sale of depositary receipts for shares. The sale of shares can be carried out by placing the additional issue of shares by public subscription and through a public sale of securities of an existing registration by shareholders of a private company.

Energy deadlock: what drives Russia UES »

Energy Proizvodstvo17-01-2008 Energy deadlock: what drives Russia UES economic crisis and the scare energokatastrofami country experts in the field of energy. To meet the growing needs of the economy all the more power have to be purchased abroad. However, the ability of our neighbors, too, not rubber. A few days ago the Federal Customs Service (FCS), shared the disappointing data. Russia in January-November 2007 reduced the export of electricity by 15% over the same period in 2006. At the same time for 11 months last year the supply of electricity to non-CIS countries fell by more than 12%. On the other hand, during the same period of sharply increased imports of electricity - 24%. This suggests that Russia is becoming more volatile by individual countries shared says chief editor of the Industrial Gazette "Moses Gelman with Bigness.ru. The reasons for this - strong physical deterioration of the networks and the growing need for businesses and people's energy. In this reorganization of the industry so far has yielded no fruit for the growth of this sector of the economy. By energokatastrofe Russia is slowly but surely lead the reorganization of RAO UES, said Gelman.

Russian tourists do not have enough financial security

Market uslug07-08-2008 Russian tourists do not have enough financial security for the financial guarantee provided by the Russian travel company to its customers could increase again. On such a conceived today announced Director of the Department on state policy and organization of tourist activity Minsportturizma Hope Nazina. Recall, this new agency has passed some of the functions of the Federal Agency for Tourism. The Ministry of Sport, Tourism and Youth Policy of Russia is considering increasing the amount of financial assurance for tourism operators, as well as tightening the procedures for their entry into the state register, said on Thursday Nazina. Recall, the institute of financial guarantees to tourists operates in Russia since June 1, 2007, when the law came into force on the bases of tourist activity. " The Act provided for the establishment of uniform federal register of tour operators, as well as the introduction of financial guarantees. Safeguards were intended to replace the license of liability that existed in the previous version of the law. Financial guarantee contracts are defined as "flat rate": for firms engaged in international tourism - 10 million rubles., Domestic - 500 thousand rubles. 97% of Russian tour operators as a mechanism to implement such guarantees have chosen insurance.

Expert: freelancer praise the name of the businessman - the brand

Karera16-10-2008 Judge: freelancer praise the name of the businessman - Free brand wants to be every man - free to think, speak and act ... of course, complete freedom is difficult to imagine in the 21 century, where all are concerned about building a career, but there are people who can afford to be independent, even work, call them - freelancers. Freelancer is literally translated from English as "free lance bearer," in a figurative sense - a free artist. In the Middle Ages freelancers called soldiers, recruited to financial reasons, not ideological or political nature. Today, according to the head of recruitment trends «IT / Telecom personnel center" UNITY "Kira Martanovoy, freelancer - a person who defines his own workload and is not a regular employee of any company. Is also a freelance worker, who was invited to perform work during outstaffing. Being outside the regular staff of any company, a freelancer can simultaneously fulfill orders for different customers. Widespread frilanserstvo gained with the development of the Internet: network and related information and banking technologies have allowed certain workers to reduce the frequency of appearance in the office, and then switch completely to work remotely.

Greek Parliament has deprived the people of hope

Finansy07-05-2010 The Greek Parliament has deprived people of hope Greek parliament approved the hard savings plan aimed at reducing the budget deficit by 30 billion euros. These measures - a necessary condition for the allocation of aid from the EU and the IMF. Population is extremely dissatisfied with the decision of the authorities in the country every now and then there are riots. But the means of "donor" - the only way to avoid default. After a heated debate over the bill voted 172 deputies, 121 were against and three abstaining. The adoption of the bill was enough to vote in the 151 300-seat unicameral parliament. Recall, last week the country - the EU members agreed to provide suffering from the debt crisis of the Greek aid amounting to 110 billion euros. It is assumed that European countries will provide $ 80 billion more to allocate 30 billion International Monetary Fund. Within three years, Greece's low-interest would be allocated 45 billion euros annually. Credit is allocated in exchange for a radical program to reduce the budget deficit by 30 billion euros by 2014 to reduce it to less than 3% of GDP, which conforms to the rules of participation in the EU.

"Evrokaput": the collapse of the euro-zone scenarios

Foreign Exchange Market Finansy19-05-2010 Evrokaput: Scenarios collapse of the euro area in spite of all measures of European officials to contain the massive sales of Euro success of their action has not yet been successful. And, according to some experts, it is unlikely the current efforts will already be able to revive such a scale, but as it turned out, fragile project entitled "The single European currency." As the analyst FG "Kalita-Finance Alexei Viazovsky, while supporters of such a radical theory of how the collapse of the euro, not much, but every day of arguments in favor of the realization of this scenario all the more. "Judge for yourself. Market virtually ignored the news of the creation of a stabilization mechanism for the EU-IMF, involving loans and state guarantees of the euro area by almost $ 1 trillion. Even worse was the reaction to the decision of the ECB intervened in the debt market. As a result, speculators of all sizes and colors through a variety of derivative technologies (primarily "credit default swaps") are continuing the massive attack on the weakest members of the eurozone, and along with them and the main currency of the region "- said the expert.

China and the U.S.: who is more dependent on whom?

The global economy rules igry22-07-2009 China and the U.S.: who is more dependent on whom? China demands the United States to ensure the stability of the dollar. After all, China - the largest creditor of America. In May, China had accumulated U.S. government bonds are already at $ 801.5 billion in addition, the strong dollar makes Chinese exports more competitive. However, "both countries depend on each other, and both understand that perfectly," - told Bigness.ru Associate Professor Graduate School of Economics, Alexei Belyanin. China needs a stable dollar. China asks U.S. government to take measures to stabilize exchange rates in order to guarantee the safety of Chinese investment. Such requirements Beijing will put the American authorities in the first round of bilateral dialogue on strategic issues which will be held July 27-28 in Washington. "The Chinese side will offer U.S. take appropriate measures to obsecheniya stability of the dollar exchange rate and will require security guarantees for Chinese investment in the U.S. - said Assistant Minister of Finance Zhu Guanyao, whose words are quoted as saying by Interfax. Vice-Premier Wang Qishan will require American authorities "responsible policies to ensure the stability of the exchange rate of U.S. dollar and protect the safety of Chinese assets in the United States."

Chinese products are shocking the world

The global economy rules igry07-09-2007 China shocked the world production of quality goods from China has become a topic of international politics. Perhaps today is the only argument against the Middle Kingdom, for which there are only facts. Low quality of Chinese goods has become "a byword. And the soil for a very substantial international scandals - often Chinese goods threaten the lives of their customers. This theme has become one of the key in the recent communication of President Hu Jintao and U.S. President George W. Bush. Both leaders, among others, to discuss the quality of Chinese goods exported to the United States. Informpovodom became the tip of the American company more than 18 million Mattel toys made in China - the paint, which is widely used in their manufacture lead-free. In addition, withdrawn more than 7 million dolls from coming loose magnets that children can easily tear off and swallow. Know of at least one such case. The scandals about the quality of Chinese products have become a permanent phenomenon. From a relatively recent one can remember the scandal with the worm-eaten chocolate, raised in South Korea, poisonous pet food that killed at least 16 cats and dogs. . In our country also has repeatedly banned the sale of Chinese toys due to high content of harmful substances. They found such hazardous compounds such as mineral oil, toluene, methanol, phenol, chromium, lead, formaldehyde and cadmium.

America and Europe are headed for the door ... of the crisis

The global economy rules igry31-07-2009 America and Europe are headed for the door ... of the crisis World economic crisis is already close to completion. In the U.S. and Europe there has been "the beginning of the end of the recession." On the completion of the falls in the country has officially declared president of the United States Barack Obama. Statistical data for the euro area continue to please investors. Experts agree that the worst thing for these regions are already behind. But in Russia the "bottom" will come only in the fall. The global economic crisis is already close to completion. A recession in the country, this crisis has created, may be coming to an end. This "astonishing news," said Barack Obama. "Perhaps we are witnessing the beginning of the end of the recession", - he said during a rally in North Carolina. "I believe you will find this astounding news. However, what we have been able to stop the fall - it's true "- added Mr. Obama, whose words are quoted by Interfax. See "the beginning of the end of the recession," the president of the United States allowed the beige book was published before (beige book). So named by the color of skin, beige book is an economic overview of the Federal Reserve System (FRS) the USA about the state of the economy in 12 regions. It is compiled based on interviews with representatives of business and research in the region.

Sway the economy will be up to 2012

Government Regulation igry16-09-2009 the economy will sway until 2012, the Russian economy will pre-crisis levels by 2012 about this in the State Duma on a report on the implementation of anti-crisis measures, said First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov. According to him, even though Russia emerged from the acute phase, in general it is not yet completed, and the country risks facing a deteriorating situation. According to Shuvalov, the main problems that may soon stand in front of Russia - it's inflation, unemployment and the consequent reduction in demand for these phenomena. In this case, Shuvalov said that emerged from recent estimates of the completion of the crisis he did not agree. "There are findings that the crisis is over and we move into a new stage of development. The government has no such estimates does not share. We believe that the acute phase of crisis, that is, shock stage of the crisis is indeed likely to be over. We are sure of it "- Reuters leads to Shuvalov. Recent data on the volume drop in industrial production in Russia and in fact suggest that the crisis continues. Federal State Statistics Service reported that in August, industrial production decreased by 3%, after a slight increase in July and June. In annual terms, the August drop was 12.6%. In mid-summer optimistic statements noted a number of officials, among whom, incidentally, was and Igor Shuvalov.

Save the U.S. auto industry prevented workers

Automotive Proizvodstvo14-12-2008 Save the U.S. auto industry workers prevented the first round of the fight to save the American auto industry ended in the defeat of automotive companies. Even in the truncated version, it failed in the Senate. Legendary "Detroit Three" automakers (Ford, Chrysler and General Motors) is waiting for a bleak future, experts believe. Last week the U.S. Senate passed a plan to provide a discussion of anti-crisis loans to American auto industry $ 14 billion meeting was of the closed nature and its contents became known only at the end of the week. The stumbling block was the position of trade unions. Representatives of the Republican Party, as a condition of assistance required by the Joint Trade Union of workers in the auto industry to accept wage cuts from next year. Union leaders do not agree do not go this measure, at least until 2011. It is unknown what will happen in 2011, but the bankruptcy of U.S. automakers could begin as early as next week, said financial analyst Bigness.ru company UMIS Eduard Kovalenko. U.S. auto giants are burdened with enormous debt load, which have nothing to refinance against the liquidity crisis and a collapse in demand for cars.

Auto loans from Avtobank: what benefit the consumer?

Banks Finansy17-09-2007 Auto loans from Avtobank: What is the benefit of the consumer? In Russia, one after the other are licensed banks, members of the large automobile concerns. Initially it was assumed that these banks will provide concessional loans to the Russians to buy cars "their" brands. However, the reality shows: "branded" banks will likely further business for automakers. The first swallow was the "Toyota Bank", which has already opened offices in Moscow. He was followed by a license obtained DaimlerChrysler Bank Rus, a part of the concern DaimlerChrysler. On plans to open a bank recently told the French Renault. Ltd DaimlerChrysler Bank Rus "will start soon. The Group brings together DaimlerChrysler brand Maybach, Mercedes-Benz, Smart, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge. In the company declined to comment on the forthcoming activities of the bank in Russia, saying that details will be announced in October.