| AK&M is a well-known information analytical agency focusing on the financial, economic and business information. The unique amount of data gathered and stored since the foundation of the agency in 1990 (including detailed data on more than 3500 Russian public companies), the close ties and contacts with the Russian companies and governmental bodies, the high level of professional skill of the staff makes the agency a real leader on the Russian business information market and make it possible to provide the wide spectrum of high quality information products to the subscribers. The experienced experts working in AK&M Analytical Center carry out profound macroeconomic and market researches, conduct the detailed analysis of Russian industry sectors and particular companies, make forecasts of the market performance and compile business plans. |
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| American-Russian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ARCCI) Founded in 1992, the American-Russian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ARCCI) is a premier U.S. organization facilitating U.S.-Russian and U.S.- New Independent States of the former Soviet Union (NIS) government and private sector partnerships. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Washington, D.C., the ARCCI provides essential information and practical assistance to members interested in U.S.- Russian/NIS trade, investment and technology transfer. By organizing numerous conferences, briefings, and delegation exchanges, the ARCCI brings together leading figures from government, legislators, business community and the media and serves as a catalyst for opening new markets and strengthening cultural understanding. For additional information, please call (202) 756-4943 or email info@arcci.org |
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| BISNIS BISNIS was established in 1992 under the Freedom Support Act and is a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, which promotes market access for U.S. companies worldwide. BISNIS, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the U.S. Government’s market information center for U.S. companies pursuing business development in the NIS - some of the world’s promising developing market economies. A critical feature of BISNIS is its ability to bring buyers and sellers together to facilitate successful transactions, which has resulted in more than $3 billion worth of U.S. exports and overseas business activities since 1992. Current Operations Armenia - Yerevan |
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| Eurasia Group Eurasia Group is a New York based research and consulting firm that focuses on political risk analysis and general industry research. Originally focused on the countries of Eurasia, we have now broadened our geographical range to include the Middle East, Africa, Latin Amercia and Asia. Our flagship product is the Lehman Brothers Eurasia Group Stability Index (LEGSI). The LEGSI is an analytical framework which generates country stability ratings for global emerging markets countries and ranks countries according to relative stability and which is produced through a joint venture between Lehman Brothers investment bank and Eurasia Group. For more information please go to www.eurasiagroup.net or contact Joe Goldberg at (646) 424-2512 or goldberg@eurasiagroup.net. |
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| Mid-Atlantic – Russia Business Council (MARBC) Since 1994 the MARBC has worked to foster business relations between Russia and the Newly Independent States (NIS), and the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region, while cultivating mutual appreciation of political, economic, cultural and educational interests. The goal of the MARBC is to enable companies based in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region to enhance their positions in Russia and the NIS, and to attract Russian businesses to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region. Markets: The MARBC is a major non-profit organization in the Mid-Atlantic Region that provides information about and services related to Russia and the NIS. The MARBC places emphasis on industries in which the Russian market is most lucrative and prosperous, including Advanced Technology, Energy and Environment, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Materials/Nanotechnology, Manufacturing Technology, Information Technology, Transportation, Instrumentation, Communications, Air, Space and Surface Transportation, Agriculture, and more. The MARBC organizes more than 25 events annually, including many targeted to companies in these particular industries. Latest Achievements: Since mid-1997, the MARBC has been actively involved in developing cooperation with Russian regions. Since that time, the MARBC signed agreements with nearly twenty regional Russian Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations including Moscow and the Moscow Region—which is the epicenter of most Russian technology-related enterprises, and others. The MARBC and its members are involved in number major projects in Russia, such as nonproliferation and an effort, under the guidance of the Russian Duma - American Congress working group, to establish a mortgage financial system. Also, the MARBC is responsible for the extremely successful series of seminars titled “The Changing Face of Russia.” These seminars were critical to the education of regional companies with regard to the changing business environment in Russia after the financial crisis in 1998. The MARBC hosted eleven such seminars in 1999 and five seminars through May of 2000. In 2001 and 2002, the MARBC, jointly with the U.S. Department of State, organized an eleven-seminar series titled “Russian Science and Technology Opportunities for U.S. Businesses.” This seminar series has proven to be an excellent way to learn more about the opportunities for business and technology cooperation between American and Russian companies. Outlook for 2003: The emerging Russian market is proving to be a challenging but lucrative one for many companies in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region. The MARBC provides these companies with the necessary tools and connections to succeed in the rapidly expanding market. The Russian Business Opportunities Symposium and Ambassadors Business Forum, two semiannual gatherings organized by the MARBC, are the foremost events in the Mid-Atlantic Region dedicated to promoting business opportunities within Russia and the Newly Independent States. In 2003, the MARBC, jointly with the U.S. Department of State, plans to continue the highly successful “Russian Science and Technology Opportunities for U.S. Businesses” Series with six new seminars. The series will culminate at the Russian-American Innovation Technologies Trade Show and Conference in Philadelphia on September 10-12, 2003. This is the most ambitious Russian-American technological event ever to take place in the Mid-Atlantic Region. |
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| National Securities Market Association The self-regulatory organization “National Securities Market Association” (NSMA) was founded in January, 1996 by the largest government debt market operators with the participation of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation and the Bank of Russia. Today NSMA supervises operations with government bonds, corporate securities (both shares and bonds), derivatives, specialised securities such as mortgage, and also securitisation process on the Russian financial market and the creation of conditions for the development of the financial markets in the regions of Russia. Two hundred credit organizations are the members of the association (as on 01.09.2002). They are professional participants of the securities market from 20 regions of Russia, making more than half of the volume of operations on the country securities market. The Association holds meetings with the Ministry of the Finance of the Russian Federation, Bank of Russia, Federal Securities Commission of Russia, other government institutions and organizations. Recently it has discussed and solved actual problems related to government bonds, Bank of Russia bonds, SWOP and REPO operations, eurobonds, development of mutual funds and other forms of collective investments. |
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| Prime-TASS Business News Agency PRIME-TASS is Russia’s leading business news agency. Privately owned, the agency has no political affiliations, and is known for its objective coverage worldwide. With over 150 permanent staff and scores of stringers across Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States and the world, we provide quality live coverage of major economic and political news in Russia and 14 former Soviet states. Prime-Tass’ English language service produces over 100 news and analysis pieces daily. The agency is particularly strong in commodity, energy and financial markets coverage. www.prime-tass.com and www.prime-tass.ru. Tel: +7 095 974 7664 |
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Business Council The US-Russia Business Council, a nonprofit trades association, was formed in early 1993. Since then, the Council has grown from 23 member companies to 250, now representing virtually every major player active in US-Russian trade and investment. The Council’s mission is to expand and enhance the US-Russian commercial relationship. Guided by member interests, the Council promotes an economic environment in which US business can succeed in a challenging Russian market. Through a range of activities, the Council contributes to stability and the development of a free market in Russia and supports Russia’s integration into the global economy. To achieve its mission, the Council conducts activities
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US government policy work; information products; Russian business
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