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GPS Press Summer Edition 2026

This volume covers a conversation with Rainer Schnabl on the future of investing, an inside look at RBI's multi-asset brokerage desk and Ukraine's evolving equity financing landscape, as well as news on Uzbekistan joining our direct access network. We also celebrate a double win at the Global Custodian Awards and a "Have you met?" feature with Sales Trader Aliihsan Akgündüz.

Dive right in!

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Rethinking Investing: Trust, Infrastructure, and Inclusion

Rainer Schnabl on why accessibility alone is not enough – and how infrastructure, capital market participation, and retirement solutions must align.

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Uzbekistan: Direct Access to a Growing Market

With the integration of Uzbekistan into RBI’s direct access network international investors will be able to gain streamlined entry into one of Central Asia’s most promising markets.

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Reopening Equity Financing in Ukraine: The Shift Toward Depositary Led Issuance

The initiative targets the entire issuance cycle including the technical registration, effectively bringing time-to-market down to around one week – possibly making equity financing realistic for SMEs in Ukraine for the first time.

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Trading Redefined: Where Human Expertise Meets Digital Speed

At our Cash Markets & Derivatives Sales Trading desk, decades of market experience meet cutting-edge trading technology. Learn how we streamline trading without losing human touch at RBI.

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Global Custodian Awards – Double Recognition

RBI wins Best Custodian in CEE at the Global Custodian Awards. Bohdana Yefremova honored as Industry Legend for her resilient leadership in Ukraine.

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Have you met: Aliihsan Akgündüz

From retail banking to the trading floor – Aliihsan shares his career path towards becoming a Sales Trader at RBI and what drives him in a fast-paced trading environment.