Ukraine: energy sector to be demonopolized

The energy sector of Ukraine should be transparent, demonopolized and competitive. “We could have become a completely energy-independent country in previous ten years, but this did not happen. Now we have set a course for energy independence, energy saving and production of our own Ukrainian gas, which will be enough for us to meet the…

Latvia: economic growth to continue

Latvia’s economy will grow more slowly than it did in Q1. Growth will likely reach at least 4%, predicts Luminor Bank economist Peteris Strautins. SEB Bank’s macroeconomic expert Dainis Gaspuitis is more reluctant in his outlook. He expects economic growth rate to be 3.7%, considering global cycles and negative trends in certain sectors. Swebank senior…

Ukraine: Deposit Guarantee Fund continues payments to depositors of Bank National Investments

The Deposit Guarantee Fund has resumed payments to the depositors of PJSC Bank National Investments, the fund’s press service reports. “From May 2 the Deposit Guarantee Fund is carrying out payments to the depositors of PJSC Bank National Investments under bank deposit agreements, regardless of their date of termination, and under bank account agreements (including…