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The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is currently in the spotlight due to its efforts in addressing international and domestic financial issues. Recent incidents include the detention of Oschadbank's cash-in-transit personnel by Hungarian forces, a move perceived as a threat to EU currency stability by ECB chief Lagarde. Additionally, the NBU is demanding explanations from Monobank over controversial social media posts. Efforts to support Ukraine's defense industry continue with relaxed foreign exchange restrictions for 'Defense City' residents and consortium loans for military goods production. These measures underscore the NBU's pivotal role in maintaining financial stability and supporting economic growth in Ukraine.
What actions is the NBU taking regarding Hungary's detention of cash-in-transit personnel?
The National Bank of Ukraine is demanding the immediate release of the detained cash-in-transit employees. It has also confirmed there were no documentation irregularities in the currency shipment. This incident has been identified as impacting EU currency stability according to ECB President Christine Lagarde.
Why is Monobank under scrutiny by the National Bank of Ukraine?
The NBU is seeking explanations from Monobank co-founder Oleh Horokhovskyi following his publication of a controversial photo depicting a client with a potential Russian flag background. The NBU is investigating possible pro-Russian sentiments implicated by the post.
How is the NBU supporting Ukraine's defense industry?
The NBU has eased foreign exchange restrictions for 'Defense City' residents and facilitated a significant consortium loan from Ukrainian banks to the defense industry. These actions aim to bolster military production and strengthen the defense-industrial complex amidst ongoing tensions in the region.
What is the impact of the NBU's foreign exchange policy on Ukraine's economy?
The NBU's foreign exchange policies, such as maintaining the hryvnia exchange rate, have both benefitted and challenged the economy. While supporting currency stability, this artificial maintenance has raised concerns about suppressing exports and encouraging foreign currency purchases by residents seeking imported goods.
What financial sectors are prioritized by the NBU for lending and support?
The National Bank of Ukraine has prioritized the defense sector as critical, urging banks to increase lending to defense industry enterprises. This includes financing for the production of military goods, which is vital for national security and economic resilience during ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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HACC ordered NBU to investigate why banks are refusing to accept bail on Mudra’s behalf. DOCUMENT An investigating judge at the High Anti-Corruption Court has upheld a complaint lodged by the defence team of Iryna Mudra, the former deputy head of the President’s Office, alleging that banks are refusing to process a bail payment. 6 425 41 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion against Iryna Mudra
National Bank says it will file objections in court to lawsuit brought by Ukrposhta CEO Smilianskyi The National Bank is aware that the Chief Executive of "Ukrposhta", Ihor Smilianskyi, has taken the NBU to court. 1 996 7 Previously in trend: Conflict between Ukrposhta and the NBU
New 2,000-hryvnia banknote goes into circulation today On September 4, a 2,000-hryvnia banknote featuring the image of Vasyl Stus, a poet of the 1960s, will be put into circulation. 6 853 60 Previously in trend: 2,000-hryvnia banknote
NBU begins inspections of banks due to bail for Halushchenko The National Bank has launched unscheduled inspections of banks that provided services to clients involved in posting bail for former Energy and Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko. 3 492 12 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
NBU conducts inspections of Sense Bank over possible interference with financial monitoring system The National Bank of Ukraine is conducting unscheduled inspections of Sense Bank to determine whether officials interfered with its automated system during transactions involving the posting of UAH 150 million in bail for former Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko. 1 734 18 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
2,000-hryvnia banknote will be put into circulation in September: it will feature portrait of poet Stus A new 2,000-hryvnia banknote featuring the image of Vasyl Stus, a poet of the 1960s movement, is to be put into circulation in Ukraine. 3 336 39 Previously in trend: 2,000-hryvnia banknote
Smilyansky continues to perform duties of CEO, - Ukrposhta Ihor Smiliansky, CEO of JSC "Ukrposhta," continues to perform his duties. 1 177 17 Previously in trend: Conflict between Ukrposhta and the NBU
Hungary’s attack on Oschadbank cash-in-transit personnel threatens EU currency stability – ECB chief Lagarde European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde believes that the attack by special forces of Hungary’s Counter Terrorism Centre on Oschadbank cash-in-transit personnel from Ukraine and the seizure of the money pose a threat to the EU’s currency stability. 3 590 30 Previously in trend: Hungary detained Ukrainian cash collection vehicles
NBU demands explanations from Monobank over Horokhovskyi’s publication of client’s photo with "Russian flag" The National Bank of Ukraine is demanding explanations regarding a post by Monobank co-founder Oleh Horokhovskyi, in which he shared a photo of a bank client. The issue stems from a likely Russian flag in the background and accusations of pro-Russian views. 8 142 79 Previously in trend: Monobank scandal
Detention of Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards in Hungary: NBU check confirmed shipment was properly documented, Pyshnyi says The National Bank of Ukraine has no objections regarding the documentation of the currency shipment transported by Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards who had been detained in Hungary. 11 676 94 Previously in trend: Hungary detained Ukrainian cash collection vehicles
We demand that Hungary immediately release "Oschadbank" collectors, - National Bank of Ukraine The National Bank of Ukraine demands the release of "Oschadbank" cash collection team employees detained in Hungary. 8 261 96 Previously in trend: Hungary detained Ukrainian cash collection vehicles
NBU eases foreign exchange restrictions for Defense City residents From December 31, 2025, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is easing a number of foreign exchange restrictions as part of implementing the legislation on the "Defense City" legal regime, aimed at supporting the defense-industrial complex (DIC). 56 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainian defense industry Drone industry
Bank consortium to lend UAH 21.5bn to defense industry – NBU Governor Pyshnyi Ukrainian banks have concluded a record-volume consortium loan agreement to support a defense-industrial complex enterprise. The deal brings together six banks (state-owned and private) that will finance the production of military goods. 949 9 Previously in trend: Defense Forces funding
"Priority sector for country": NBU governor urges banks to step up lending to Ukrainian arms manufacturers The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has called on commercial banks to increase lending to defense industry enterprises. 78 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production Drone industry
Ukrainian IT exports growing, but still lag behind previous years – NBU Ukraine’s IT services exports reached $545 million in March 2025, according to the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), cited by the industry outlet DOU. 132 0
NBU’s artificial maintenance of hryvnia exchange rate suppresses exports and incentivizes population to purchase foreign currency - investigation The National Bank of Ukraine, led by Andrii Pyshnyi, has been overly focused on maintaining the hryvnia exchange rate, enabling wealthy Ukrainians to purchase more dollars and imported luxury goods. 85 0
National Bank does not rule out further tax increases in Ukraine The National Bank of Ukraine does not rule out the introduction of new tax initiatives in case of additional budget needs. 1 914 18
Conflict between top NBU official Poliarush and Belarusian volunteer Tratsevsky occurs in Kyiv. VIDEO Belarusian volunteer Andrei Tratsevsky (Bezsmertny) said that Pavel Poliarush, head of the National Bank's Department for Work with Troubled Assets, had threatened him. 20 806 83
Accession to EU: European Commission starts screening Ukrainian financial legislation On March 14, the European Commission launched an official screening of Ukraine’s financial legislation. This is Chapter 9 "Financial Services" of the negotiating framework for Ukraine’s accession to the EU. 723 0
Ukraine may receive more than $10 billion in March-April - Head of National Bank Pyshnyi In March-April, the National Bank of Ukraine expects to receive a EUR 10 billion tranche, which will significantly increase the volume of international reserves. 1 529 20
Reports that Ukrainians are withdrawing money from their accounts due to draft law on mobilisation are not true - head of NBU Pyshnyi The head of the National Bank, Andrii Pyshnyi, denied reports by Russian propagandists that Ukrainians allegedly withdraw funds from bank accounts, fearing possible restrictions for evaders in the new mobilization bill. 4 353 54
National Bank may restrict money transfers: "servant of people" Hetmantsev announced details The NBU has identified massive shadow financial transactions in banks and non-bank financial institutions and may restrict money transfers. 21 397 68
Within framework of existing legislation, it is not possible to limit financial transactions of evaders, - Deputy Head of NBU Rozhkova Currently, there is no legal way to restrict the financial transactions of citizens who evade mobilisation. 16 431 201 Previously in trend: War
Since beginning of full-scale invasion, UAH 32.7 billion has been transferred from NBU special account for defense needs - NBU press service More than UAH 32.7 billion has been transferred from the special account opened by the National Bank for defense needs since the beginning of the full-scale war, including more than UAH 10.3 billion in 2023. 552 2
Ukraine may lose 1.5 billion dollars due to blockade of western borders, - NBU The country may lose 1.5 billion dollars due to restrictions on the movement of freight transport through the western borders of Ukraine in November and December. For December, the reduction is 620 million dollars. 1 265 29
National Bank dedicates new commemorative coin to Ukrainian railroad workers. PHOTOS On the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of Ukrzaliznytsia, December 14, 2023, a new commemorative coin "Country of Superheroes. We thank the railroaders!". 3 188 2
Since beginning of 2023, Ukraine has received almost $37.4 billion in international aid, - NBU Since the beginning of the year, Ukraine has received international aid for almost $37.4 billion. Of these, more than $4.7 billion came in October-November. 738 1 Previously in trend: Financial assistance to Ukraine
NBU Head Pyshnyi: NBU did not set any restrictions on currency exchange based on banknote issue year NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi explains Ukraine’s central bank’s policy on innovations in currency exchange 9 891 52
Inflation will slow down to 14.8% this year, National Bank forecast Inflation will slow down to 14.8% in 2023, to 9.6% in 2024, and to 6% in 2025. 729 8
Economy is revving up, real GDP will not fall this year, - NBU forecast In 2022, the real GDP of Ukraine decreased by 29.1%. This is the largest annual decline in the economy in the entire history of the country. But growth is expected already this year. 3 515 74
Direct losses from war with Russian Federation - 2/3 of pre-war GDP of Ukraine, - NBU Direct losses of material assets and infrastructure of Ukraine from the war with the Russian Federation amount to approximately 140 billion US dollars, that is, about 2/3 of the country’s pre-war GDP. 2 464 34 Previously in trend: War
NBU warned Raiffeisen against exchanging assets with Sberbank of Russian Federation: This is unacceptable The National Bank of Ukraine urged the Austrian banking group Raiffeisen Bank International not to delay exiting the Russian market. He warned her against exchanging assets with Sberbank in Austria. 3 264 5 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
This year, real wages of Ukrainians will decrease by quarter, - NBU According to the results of 2022, the real wages of Ukrainians will be reduced by a quarter. The NBU declares that the labor market has currently stabilized at a low level. 5 130 61
Inflation accelerated to 24.6%, prices are rising because of war, - NBU In September 2022, consumer inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 24.6% on an annual basis (from 23.8% in August). Despite depressed demand, inflationary pressure persists because of the war. 3 389 56
Pyshny was appointed head of National Bank of Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada appointed Andrii Pyshny to the post of chairman of the National Bank. 290 People’s Deputies voted "for". 8 963 28
Council dismissed Shevchenko, head of National Bank Head of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Kyrylo Shevchenko has officially left his post. His resignation was approved by the parliament. 7 237 34
Head of NBU Shevchenko resigned The head of the National Bank, Kyrylo Shevchenko, has officially announced that he is resigning. 22 165 77
Due to war, Ukraine lost 40% of early grain harvest. INFOGRAPHICS In Ukraine, harvesting of early cereals and rape is almost finished. The crop is currently 40% lower than last year, mainly due to smaller harvesting areas, while yields are only 12% lower than last year. 1 495 2 Previously in trend: War
Ukraine’s international reserves began to grow in August, - NBU Foreign exchange receipts to the government’s accounts at the National Bank of Ukraine in August amounted to 4.79 billion dollars. Thus, Ukraine’s international reserves increased by 13.6% in August and amounted to 25.4 billion dollars on September 1. 2 288 16 Previously in trend: War
National Bank banned displaying exchange rates on the street, so as "not to disturb the situation". Ukraine's National Bank accused the non-banking institutions engaged in currency exchange in an artificial increase of the exchange rate and imposed restrictions on their work. 26 824 222
Hryvnia in exchange offices collapsed after NBU's decision to raise exchange rate On July 21, the average hryvnia exchange rate on the black market fell by almost a hryvnia compared to the morning quotations and currently fluctuates between UAH 37.56 and UAH 37.96 per dollar. 52 575 148
NBU raised discount rate from 10% to 25% For the first time since the full-scale Russian invasion, the National Bank changed the discount rate and decided to raise it from 10% to 25%. 9 337 34
Zelensky has launched global fundraising platform for Ukraine United24 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has initiated the creation of the global project United24, which aims to unite people from around the world in their desire to help our country. 2 899 31 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War
Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between central banks of Ukraine and Poland The national banks of Ukraine and Poland signed a joint memorandum of cooperation during the war. It will facilitate the exchange of information and mutual support between the two central banks. 2 148 3 Previously in trend: War
There are only UAH 15 million left on special account to help army, - NBU The special account of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has only UAH 15 million left to help the army. UAH 14.35 billion has already been allocated for the needs of the military. 22 563 59
Rada adopts at final reading 'bank' bill necessary for IMF program The Verkhovna Rada adopted at the final reading "bank" bill No. 4367, the adoption of which is an important condition within the framework of the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 1 050 13
Rada to pass all laws necessary to continue cooperation with IMF by June 1 – Arakhamia By June 1, the Verkhovna Rada will adopt all the necessary laws to continue cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), head of the Servant of the People faction David Arakhamia said. 2 060 20
New tapes show Vovk helped Kolomoisky win lawsuit - media Ukraine’s most scandalous judge, Pavlo Vovk, has helped billionaire oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky win a lawsuit, according to new audio recordings published on April 15 by the Slidstvo.info investigative journalism project 13 628 24 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank Searches in Kyiv District Administrative Court
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