In an expected move, Russia's Central Bank announced the revocation of Qiwi Bank's license, citing the bank’s engagement in "high-risk operations" that catered to the black market. This development unfolds just a month after Qiwi Bank's Cyprus-based owner, the payment service provider Qiwi, unveiled its strategy to offload its Russian assets amidst efforts to maintain its listings on both NASDAQ and the Moscow Exchange (MOEX).
QIWI, a Russian fintech service provider, announced its Q3 2023 financial results, revealing several critical developments and performance metrics. Founded in 2007 by Sergey Solonin, Boris Kim, and Andrey Romanenko, QIWI went public on NASDAQ in 2013. In response to Western sanctions against Russia, QIWI Group underwent a strategic division in the summer of 2023, separating its Russian and international operations.