Business news from Ukraine

Business news from Ukraine

Guardian Insurance Company to Insure Kyivpastrans Passengers

On April 2, the municipal enterprise Kyivpastrans announced its intention to enter into an agreement with Guardian Insurance Company for carrier liability insurance covering damage to the life and health of passengers, as well as damage to luggage during transport, on motor vehicles and urban electric vehicles.
According to the Prozorro electronic public procurement system, the estimated cost of the services was UAH 15.111 million, while the bid from the company—the sole participant in the tender—was UAH 14.429 million.

Insurance Company “Guardian” is a member of the Presidium of the League of Insurance Organizations of Ukraine. Since January 2020, it has held full membership status in the Motor Transport Insurance Bureau of Ukraine (MTIBU) and is authorized to issue “Green Card” policies.

According to the NBU, the company ranks 15th among Ukraine’s non-life insurers in terms of premiums collected in 2025.

 

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Finport Technologies Inc. will hold shareholders’ meeting on April 22

According to Fixygen, Finport Technologies Inc. will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders on April 22, 2026, via remote participation. The agenda includes the approval of the annual report, financial results, and other matters related to the company’s operations.

The company operates in the technology and financial services sectors. According to Opendatabot, the company is controlled by private investors, and its ownership structure is concentrated. For companies of this profile, corporate governance, access to capital, and the development of digital products remain key priorities.

https://www.fixygen.ua/news/20260403/finport-technologies-inc-provede-zbori-aktsioneriv-22-kvitnya.html

 

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“Ukrtransnaftosbezpeka” to Hold Shareholders’ Meeting on April 30

According to Fixygen, PJSC “Ukrtransnaftosbezpeka” will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders remotely on April 30, 2026. Shareholders will review the financial statements and discuss management issues.

The company operates in the field of security and maintenance of oil and gas infrastructure. According to Opendatabot, the company is linked to the public sector and companies within the Naftogaz group. Control is exercised through state agencies.

https://www.fixygen.ua/news/20260403/ukrtransnaftobezpeka-provede-zbori-aktsioneriv-30-kvitnya.html

 

Gulf countries’ demand for energy equipment complicates supplies to Ukraine — Politico

Rising tensions surrounding Iran and increased demand for equipment to rebuild energy infrastructure in Gulf countries are putting additional pressure on global supply chains and making it harder to provide Ukraine with the necessary components. Politico reports this, citing industry sources and European officials.
According to the publication, amid geopolitical instability in the Gulf region, a number of countries have stepped up purchases of energy equipment—including transformers, generators, and components for restoring and protecting infrastructure. This has led to increased competition for limited production capacity, which directly affects delivery times for Ukraine.
Politico’s sources note that amid limited supply and long production cycles, manufacturers are prioritizing orders with higher margins or faster financing, which also affects the availability of equipment for Ukrainian projects.
Risks related to supply security and logistics amid a potential escalation of the conflict surrounding Iran have added pressure to the market. This is making suppliers more cautious and complicating the planning of long-term contracts.
Against this backdrop, the Ukrainian energy system, which already faces regular infrastructure damage, remains dependent on external equipment supplies, whose delivery times may increase. Industry sources note that certain items—primarily high-voltage transformers—have a production cycle of up to 12–18 months, making the situation particularly sensitive to global imbalances in supply and demand.

 

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Central Bank of Montenegro is preparing to launch instant payments in accordance with SEPA standards

According to Serbian Economist, the Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) is preparing to implement an instant payment system in accordance with SEPA standards, which is expected to speed up transactions and bring the country’s financial infrastructure in line with pan-European regulations.

This involves the launch of instant payments that will allow transfers in euros to be made within seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The project is being implemented as part of Montenegro’s broader integration into the EU payment area.

The Central Bank notes that the introduction of SEPA Instant is aimed at improving the efficiency of the payment system, reducing transaction costs, and improving conditions for businesses and citizens, especially in cross-border payments.

In the long term, this should simplify financial transactions with the EU, enhance the country’s attractiveness to investors, and accelerate the development of digital financial services.

Montenegro, which uses the euro as its de facto currency, is actively adapting its financial infrastructure to European standards.

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Housing sales in Tbilisi surged sharply in early 2026

According to the Relocation.com.ua project, the residential real estate market in Tbilisi showed a noticeable acceleration in early 2026: according to a report by Galt & Taggart, 3,822 apartment transactions were registered in the Georgian capital in February alone, a 15% increase year-over-year. The average sales price in the primary market reached $1,398 per square meter, the average rental rate was $10.1 per square meter, and the rental yield is estimated at 8.6%.

In January-February, the total value of apartments sold in Tbilisi approached $600 million. At the same time, the market is receiving a signal of a potential shortage of new supply: in February, only 10 permits were issued for residential projects in the city, and the floor area of new projects approved for construction decreased by 45% year-over-year.

In the structure of February sales in Tbilisi, the primary market accounted for 1,958 transactions, while the secondary market accounted for 1,864. At the same time, the secondary segment grew faster, which may indicate buyers’ preference for purchasing ready-to-move-in housing rather than waiting for construction to be completed.

More recent publicly available statistics on real estate purchases by foreigners, broken down by nationality, in Georgia’s capital itself are limited. However, in the Batumi market, which Galt & Taggart also tracks, foreigners accounted for 52% of all apartment sales in 2025. Among foreign buyers, Israelis and Europeans each accounted for 13%, Ukrainians, Russians, and Belarusians each accounted for 11%, and citizens of Turkey and Central Asian countries each accounted for 3%.

https://relocation.com.ua/residential-sales-in-tbilisi-surged-sharply-in-early-2026/

 

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