Rustam Minnikhanov: "Ak Bars Bank has been and will be our main bank"
27 May 2011, Friday
The existence of Tatarstan such financial institution as "Ak Bars" Bank of the Republic allows its management effectively to implement projects of social and economic development. This opinion was expressed by President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, speaking at the annual general meeting of shareholders of OAO “Ak Bars” Bank.
In 2010, the bank's assets increased by 6,3% and reached 240.7 billion rubles. Based capital subordinated debt fell by 2,8% and amounted to 35.3 billion rubles. Net profit of “Ak Bars” Bank in 2010 decreased by 5,5% and amounted to 568 million rubles.
President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov noted that "Ak Bars" Bank has a leading position in the banking system not only in Tatarstan but in the whole country. "According to the basic parameters " Ak Bars " Bank is in the top twenty largest banks in Russia”, said the RT President.
Nevertheless, the head of the republic agreed with the chairman of the National Bank of Tatarstan Evgeny Bogachev in the lack of effectiveness of “Ak Bars” Bank. Net profit of this financial institution up to 2010 was less than 2 percent of the capital. "The effectiveness of the bank, the ratio of profits and capital is something that is necessary to pay serious attention.
According to R. Minnikhanov, “Ak Bars” Bank should adopt a positive experience innovations of Sberbank and other banking institutions.
On 20 December, speaking at a meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with participation of the regional Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin and all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the First Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture and House Utilities Sector of the republic Damir Shaydullin informed that huge work in capital overhaul of 713 social and cultural facilities have been completed in the republic with the total cost of work of 15bn rubles.
On 20 December, in his address on the occasion of the Russian Security Bodies Officers Day, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin congratulated employees and old stagers of the service with their professional holiday and wrote: “
Throughout the history of our state, security agencies have stood guard over national interests of Russia and protected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Your high professionalism, courage and dedication to duty are a reliable shield against external and internal threats.
On 15 December, speaking at a meeting of the competition committee of the regional public competition “The Manager of the Year” about its results in 2025, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin said that the list of 155 participants (nominees), who are heads of enterprises and organizations from various industries and sectors of the economy, for the competition was formed based on recommendations from regional ministries and departments, city and district municipalities, employers' associations and the Federation of Trade Unions of the republic.
On 6 December speaking at a regional meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the regional Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing Utilities Sector Marat Ayzatullin reported about progress in implementation of the of multi-apartment houses capital overhaul programme.