24.03.2009 /Investing Gazprombank increased its equity by RUR 30 billion due to subordinated deposits of VNESHECONOMBANK and shareholders - "Currently, subordinated deposits is one of the most important sources of long-term finance, – highlighted GPB's Deputy Chairman of Board Alexander Sobol, – Gazprombank will use the equity growth for further increase of loans to the real sector of the Russuian economy".

24.03.2009 /Bank's Ratings BSGV has taken the 9th position in the rating of stable Russian banks, according to Forbes magazine - The rating is formed annually since 2006 on the base of volume of banks' assets, income, capital, individual clients' deposits and rating of international agencies Fitch, Moody's, Standard&Poor's.