A report was presented on the significance and main tendencies of trade and economic cooperation between Mongolia and Russia in connection with the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Russia.

The negative impact of a significant amount of cash in the national monetary system creates threats to the stability of the banking system and the economic security of the state and leads to an increase in the potential of the shadow economy. The level of development of non-cash payments and preferences in the use of non-cash payment instruments are determined by several factors: the level of economic development of the state, achievements of information and communication technologies, historical traditions and mentality of the population, as well as legislative regulation. The paper analyzes the development trends of non-cash payment systems in the developed countries of the world and the position of Azerbaijan towards the non-cash payments. The analysis of studying the system of non-cash payments in Azerbaijan, assessing the change in the share of non-cash payments are presented in the paper. The features of the policy to reduce cash payments in the Azerbaijani economy are outlined. A review of scientific literature and normative legal acts, synthesis and analysis of the information received as well as comparisons and analogies are made.

The article examines key aspects of the structured trade financing instruments and prerequisites for their existence. The research is based on an analysis of synergies between financial and commodity markets, and aimed to the development of sustainable risk management tools by enhancing access to capital thru alternative financial instruments, especially for the small and medium size entrepreneurs. The main focus is concentrated around developing economies.

The article discusses the method of constructing regression models, when the parameters are variable values. The use of this method is illustrated by the example of the investment in fixed capital model. Indicators of development of various sectors of the economy of the Republic of Belarus are used as parameters. The author in the process of analysis selected the equation that most accurately reflects the relationship between the indicators, and made a forecast for 2020.

The article is devoted to the theoretical, methodological and practical issues of the commercialization of innovations in the equipment market for the electric power industry. The specific features of the industry under consideration, which affect the commercialization of innova- tions, are presented. Relevant research recommendations to identify the results of the commercialization of innovations in the equipment market for the electric power industry. Methods for solving the problems that provide for the commercialization of innovations in the market of equipment for the electric power industry are presented.

In the Middle East region, there are international financial centers (IFC). In addition to Tel Aviv, Istanbul and Baku, all these financial instruments operate on the basis of the Islamic financial system. The military-political situation in the region around some Islamic states, mediated by the United States and Tel Aviv. After Egypt and Jordan, since September this year, the UAE, Oman and Bahrain, and since October 2020, Sudan resumed diplomatic and economic relations with Israel. Saudi Arabia is actively involved in these processes. Digital innovation in the financial system of the Islamic countries of the Middle East is mainly taken in the institutions of these centers. Digital technologies work, in contrast to analog with discrete signals, are actively implemented in accounting systems, in data storage systems, in trade, in the fields of insurance, lending and banking services. At the same time, the requirements of Sharia are strictly observed.

Timely reform of the public administration system allows Azerbaijan not only to adequately respond to challenges during a pandemic, but also to formulate tasks and protective mechanisms for the post-pandemic period in a number of key areas in the system of national interests of the country. The key issues of the tax policy of Azerbaijan in overcoming the pandemic are studying in the paper. A review of scientific literature and regulatory legal acts, a synthesis and analysis of the information received, as well as comparisons and analogies are made.

The article deals with the theoretical aspects of the marketing activities of the enterprise: forms, methods and distribution channels.

In modern conditions financial business is the driving mechanism for the commercial activity of such means of speculating with existing instruments of the financial market, but also with the emission of new ones. The purpose of writing a scientific article is to identify the main and most effective means of investment, to identify their advantages and disadvantages.