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EKN updates country risk classifications for six nations. West African Cape Verde and four Latin American/Caribbean countries are upgraded, while Israel in the Middle East is downgraded due to conflict risks.
EKN updates country risk classifications for six countries
As of 20 September 2024, new functions will be available for Business Accounts in EKN Online. In connection with this, the General Terms and Conditions for EKN Online are also updated.
New functions in EKN Online
EKN has eased requirements for Zambia, abolishing the need for own hard currency earnings and letters of credit for bank risks.
Zambia – country policy change
EKN has closed long-term bank risks for Ethiopia due to financial challenges and a severe hard currency shortage.
EKN tightens Ethiopia policy by closing long-term bank risks
Despite remaining in country risk class 7, Pakistan is showing signs of economic stabilization with selective policy reliefs.
Pakistan's economic outlook shows signs of improvement
Georgia, Montenegro and Oman have new country risk classifications following the latest OECD meeting.
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Today, the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) opens in Dubai.
SEK and EKN explain the importance of attending COP28
Please be informed that revised and updated General Conditions for Counter Guarantees are now available on EKN’s website.
Updated General Conditions for Counter Guarantees
In the 2024 budget bill, the government proposes a special guarantee framework for EKN in the National Debt Office and allocation of funds to appropriations in the state budget for guaranteeing exports to Ukrainian importers.
Special export credit guarantee for Ukraine