On 6-7 June 2012, representatives of Investment and Financial Company METROPOL attended the Russian-Japanese Investment Forum in Kazan. The Forum was held by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.
At the round table discussion of Investment Cooperation in Banking and Finance, Oleg Velikoredchanin, Director for International Activities, IFC METROPOL, made a presentation on the Experience of IFC METROPOL in Attracting Japanese Investments to the Financial Sector of the Russian Economy.
Participants in the round table discussion were interested to hear about joint investments in Russian securities and non-public companies, Internet trading and creation of an online bank based on the platform of OBIBANK jointly with SBI Holdings. The participants were particularly interested in the progress of mining projects being developed by METROPOL Group of Companies in the Republic of Buryatia and the opportunity for Japanese companies to take part in these projects. 

The Russian-Japanese Investment Forum is the largest specialized forum for communication of businessmen and public authorities of Russia and Japan. According to the organizers, this year the Forum was attended by over 300 participants from both countries.

Plenary Meeting of the 5th Russian-Japanese Investment Forum

Round Table Discussion of Investment Cooperation in Banking and Finance

Round Table Discussion of Investment Cooperation in Banking and Finance