On February 5, an expanded meeting of the Association of Employers "Council of Directors of Enterprises and Organizations of the City of Rostov-on-Don" was held at the historical park "Russia — My History". Vasily Vysokov, executive board of Directors of Center-invest Bank, Doctor of Economics, Professor, presented a strategy of socially responsible banking as a foundation for the sustainable development of the region.

In his speech, "Honesty, Creativity, and Artificial Intelligence", Professor Vysokov provided compelling arguments that honest behavior strengthens business even in the face of new challenges, stimulating new creative solutions, including those using AI.

"In the current situation, one cannot be guided by the model of speculative banking, where risks are shifted onto clients. We know that the business community needs various forms of support, so our honest approach and socially responsible banking represent a strategy from which the bank, its clients, and the budget all benefit", emphasized Professor Vysokov.

Speaking about artificial intelligence, Professor Vysokov stressed that its use requires preserving moral foundations and honesty. Only in this case will AI become a tool for improving, rather than replacing, the natural intellectual and creative environment.

During the meeting, the head of the city, Alexander Skryabin, awarded Center-invest Bank an honorary commendation for its significant contribution to the economic and socio-cultural development of Rostov-on-Don.

Center-invest Bank is actively integrating AI technologies into its business processes and helps its clients adapt to new conditions. In 2025, the bank published a textbook on the use of AI, which explains in simple and clear terms what AI is and how to use it responsibly and effectively.