Ozon Bank obtains brokerage license

MOSCOW. Dec 19 (Interfax) - The Central Bank of Russia has issued Ozon Bank a brokerage license, the regulator said on Friday.

Ozon Group's press service told Interfax that it plans to develop the investment business through its fintech division in 2026, namely via Ozon Capital LLC, which comprises Ozon Bank, Ozon Credit MCC, Ozon Leasing, Ozon Invest, Ozon FinResheniya, and Ozon Financial Technologies.

Ozon Capital in the summer registered Ozon Asset Management, which in December obtained a license to manage investment funds, mutual funds, and non-state pension funds, according to information on the regulator's website.

Ozon Capital in November was included in the register of investment advisors, and the bank is awaiting a depository license.