01.05.2009 /Investing Vnesheconombank purchased all shares of Svyaz-Bank's additional issue for a total amount of 70 billion rubles - Subject to measures for the financial rescue of OJSC Svyaz-Bank, State Corporation "Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank)" purchased all shares of OJSC Svyaz-Bank's additional issue for a total amount of 70 billion rubles.

01.05.2009 /Bank's Ratings Fitch Ratings affirmed the ratings of B&N Bank - According to comments of the Agency, Stable Outlook of B&N Bank reflects the bank's reasonable capitalization and loss absorption capacity, acceptable liquidity position and management's track record of managing the bank through previous crises.