Ruble poised for growth after bond market liberalisation

After focusing for many years on the potential development of the foreign exchange market in Russia, market participants could see the process accelerate this year, as Moscow edges further towards becoming an internationally recognised financial centre.

Following the liberalisation of Russia's bond market last year, securities settlement provider Euroclear began processing Russian government bonds on February 7, citing industry experts that predict new capital inflows to Russia of up to $20