01.02.2008 /Deposits BSGV conducts a special campaign "Nice present on light terms" - Banque Societe Generale Vostok has decreased the annual rate for ruble, US dollar and euro consumer loans to 12%.

01.02.2008 /Events Belgium to play Ukraine in Kharkov in the 1st round of the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas on 1, 2, and 3 February 2008 - BNP Paribas, a partner of different tennis tournaments, became the title sponsor of the Fed Cup in 2005. With more than 88 participating nations, the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas is a powerful means of communication for the Group, which is present in 85 countries.

01.02.2008 /Operations The President of the Bank of Moscow has taken part in an on-site meeting of the Council for development of the forestry industry complex - On completion of the meeting of the Council, in the presence of its participants, the Head of the Republic of Komi V.Torlopov signed a General Agreement on Co-operation between the Republic and the Bank of Moscow.

01.02.2008 /Crime VTB's information message - VTB comments mass media saying that the death of Oleg Zhukovsky, VTB managing director, was allegedly caused by the Bank’s refusal to extend his employment contract.

01.02.2008 /Who's who Alfa-Bank promotes Petr Smida to head its Board of Directors - Smida will coordinate the activities of Board of Directors in setting the overall strategic direction of the bank, furthering the adoption of global best practices and developing the bank’s top management team.