Gref called for equalizing the conditions of competition between banks on marketplaces

It is necessary to equalize the conditions of competition between banks on marketplaces and get away from "trade slavery". This opinion was shared on November 26 by the head of Sberbank, German Gref, on the sidelines of the Domclick Digital Forum.

"We are absolutely not against discounts. We are against one-stop discounts. You are not a customer of, let's say, one of their banks, and you cannot get a discount until you become their customer. <...> This is commercial slavery," Gref said in an interview with reporters.

The head of Sberbank also added that marketplaces have "very high commissions" for sellers. According to him, the only thing that can be done is to equalize the conditions of competition.

Non-free cash register: The State Duma is asking the authorities to assess the risks of price increases due to the cancellation of discounts on marketplaces.

The deputies believe that this may lead to the unavailability of many goods for the population.

According to a survey conducted by VTSIOM, two thirds of Russians consider the initiative to ban discounts on marketplaces unfair. Most believe that the disappearance of discounts will inevitably lead to higher prices, worsen conditions for millions of customers and negatively affect small and medium-sized businesses.

On November 20, the heads of Russian banks made a proposal to ban direct discounts and bonus programs for marketplaces. An exception is planned to be made for proprietary products of marketplaces and socially significant product categories.

In turn, Wildberries (WB) founder Tatiana Kim said on November 21 that marketplaces have always been a socially responsible business, and approval of this initiative could lead to higher inflation. Lawyer Andrey Alyoshkin noted that the initiative to ban marketplaces from using loyalty programs is illegal.

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