Abstract   With the recent changes such as the merger of the two main financial exchanges (Micex and RTS) to form the Moscow Exchange, Russia’s central financial marketplace has evolved so rapidly that it is now primed to become a key international hub. Finance organisations which are able to anticipate and quickly adapt to this fast-changing environment will clearly emerge as market leaders. But what are the necessary steps to be taken in order to make the most of any early mover advantages in this fast developing ecosystem?   The whitepaper discusses the current…