
Citi presents an article concerning the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the insurance industry. The authors note that experts in the global insurance market are still discussing quarantine implications, and next to that, are also seeking ways to strengthen the industry in case of future perturbations.

The rating agency Expert RA presents a study on the state of the residential real estate sector after a reform. The publication provides data on construction volumes in Russia, fluctuations in demand, developers entry into the bond market, etc.

A study prepared by KPMG experts analyzed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Russian e-commerce market. The authors of the review conducted surveys and interviews with industry representatives and experts and tried to identify key trends, drivers and prospects for this activity.

The work by the McKinsey & Company consultancy explores SME development, challenges faced by SMEs, and the process of building an effectual ecosystem which would help businesses meet the challenges and would, at the same time, be profitable for banks.