OREANDA-NEWS. On October 30, 2008 State Corporation “Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank)” purchased 88,26% of shares of Sviaz-Bank, reported the press-centre of Vnesheconombank.

Consequently, the first stage of the deal on purchase of 98% of shares of Sviaz-Bank, previously negotiated with the Bank of Russia and approved by the Federal Antimonopoly Service is implemented.