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FortuneGuard, a Ukrainian InsureTech startup that has developed an AI-powered war risk insurance solution for Ukraine, is now in talks to raise capital and take the model to new markets and product lines.
The solution, launched in partnership with UK reinsurance broker McGill and Partners and ARX Insurance, a
Dozens of banks in Ukraine have approved a combined 10 billion hryvnias ($240 million) in financing of energy solutions to help the country sustain the constant attacks on its grid since signing a voluntary accord on energy resilience months ago, a senior banker said.
"The banks, maybe more than
Some 60 privately owned Finnish companies have applied so far to the government's Finnpartnership program that helps them get ready to invest in Ukraine, said Antti Vänskä, Finland's special envoy to the reconstruction of Ukraine. And that number is set to grow.
"The interest of
Today's Contents
The Reporter's Notepad
* Weekly Roundup
Just The Facts:
* Ukraine, US to start talks on minerals deal on Friday
* EU, Ukraine launch new business partnership to draw investments in war-torn country
* Ukraine, EU extend 'transport visa-free regime' until end-2025
* US
Ukraine is already closely connected to the European Union's economy, research community, and industrial sector, but it is not yet getting the full benefit of those ties, according to a recent report by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
The study found that the EU accounts for
Ukraine's finance ministry and Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the Fiscal Governance for Local Reconstruction and Recovery (FG4R) project.
The four-year initiative aims to strengthen public financial management at national and local levels to support
Ukraine has received €236 million in loan financing under the World Bank's Public Expenditures for Administrative Capacity Endurance (PEACE) project, Ukraine's finance ministry said.
The funding was extended by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) under a guarantee from the Swedish government, the finance
The European Commission disbursed nearly €2.8 billion to Ukraine on Monday to help finance the state budget and maintain public services as the country continues to defend itself against Russia's invasion.
