The Moscow Exchange is preparing to launch an insider trading index. This new index will help investors determine whether quotes are influenced by insider trading. Initially, the index will be applied only to the shares of the Moscow Exchange itself, but other issuers may agree to its use and publication. This tool is designed to increase market transparency. The import of Chinese cars and spare parts to Russia may stop due to massive problems with payments. The industry notes that the problem has engulfed all participants and believes that this is the result of successful US efforts to suspend Chinese settlements. American senators have proposed new sanctions against Russia. Republicans Dan Sullivan and Susan Collins proposed banning Russian fishermen from using the MSC International Fisheries Environmental Certificate, arguing that Russian products should not be labeled with a certificate reflecting compliance with international standards. France is considering the introduction of a 90% tax on annual income over 400 thousand euros. The idea is promoted by the left-wing alliance New People's Front (NPF). According to the results of the elections, the NPF coalition won the largest number of seats in parliament – 178, but this is not enough for a majority, which makes it difficult to take such radical tax measures. Donald Trump has invited Joe Biden to hold another debate this week, calling it an opportunity to «rehabilitate himself in front of the whole world.» Trump's conditions include the absence of moderators and the broadcast of the event on the YouTube channel of the conservative media company RSBN.
