29.02.2008 /Operations Citibank and "CiV Life" partner to drive innovations in insurance market in Russia - Now Citibank clients in Russia will have the possibility to apply for savings insurance programs and personal accident products, which were specially designed by CiV Life for Citibank clients in Russia.

29.02.2008 /Operations VTB enters the PRC banking market - VTB is the first Russian financial institution to receive a banking license in China thanks to its extensive experience in cooperation with Chinese banks and its leading position in servicing foreign trade between Russia and the PRC. VTB appeared in the PRC with a representative office in Beijing some 20 years ago.

29.02.2008 /Operations VTB and the Medsi Companies Group sign a Cooperation Agreement - Under the Agreement, the Medsi Companies Group will invite VTB as a credit institution in the sphere of banking services. In addition to standard services, VTB will participate in financing current business and healthcare projects implemented by the Medsi Companies Group.

29.02.2008 /Operations Credit Bank of Moscow to raise $20 mln from Black Sea Trade and Development Bank for SME financing - This bank-to-bank loan, with a repayment period of 6 years, aims to respond to the rapidly growing funding needs of the Russian SMEs, and contributes to the implementation of the Russian Government priorities to promote the development of the SME sector as a backbone of market economy and the main generator of the medium class.

29.02.2008 /Operations New BSGV branch has opened in Samara - The new branch, located at 170, Molodogvardeyskaya str., services clients from 9 a.m. till 8 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Two ATMs located in the premises of the branch are available round the clock.