Ukraine: NBU registers Sigue Money Transfer

On August 15, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) registered the Sigue Money Transfer international system, the payment organization of which is Cel.Int Ltd (UK). Participants in the payment system are PrivatBank, Oschadbank, and Unex Bank. According to the NBU, taking into account Sigue Money Transfer, currently ten payment systems are registered, the payment institutions…

Russia: freight rates remain unchanged in Azov basin

According to Rufco Company, grain freight rates remained steady in the Azov Sea basin. Trading activity declined slightly, grain exports did not meet expectations of shipowners, first of all regarding shipments to Turkey. Supply of free “river-sea” fleet exceeded demand in spot market. In the Caspian Sea grain freight rates continued to strengthen. Shipments of…