Poland: mortgage demand up in September 2023

The aggregate value of mortgage loan enquiries in Poland increased by 248.8% YoY in September, the Credit Information Bureau (BIK), a credit-scoring agency reported quoting requests for verification sent by commercial and cooperative banks. A total of 36,590 potential borrowers applied for a mortgage loan in September, compared to 13,580 a year earlier, an increase…

Ukraine: two more pilot projects for veterans and military personnel launched

The Government triggers two more pilot projects for veterans and military personnel. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced this during a Government session on October 3. “The first one is the provision of a new comprehensive social service – resilience building. It includes a number of options. In particular, social and psychological assistance, formation and development…

Ukraine: Finance Minister and IMF mission discuss implementation of four-year programme under Extended Fund Facility

On October 2, Minister of Finance of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko met with the leadership of the International Monetary Fund mission to Ukraine. The IMF mission included Deputy Director of the IMF’s European Department Uma Ramakrishnan, IMF Mission Chief for Ukraine Gavin Gray, Deputy Mission Chief of the IMF Mission for Ukraine Nathan Epstein and IMF…