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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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Arbuzov Buys Uro-gynecological Massage Tub for Budget Funds to Install in the National Bank Arbuzov Buys Uro-gynecological Massage Tub for Budget Funds to Install in the National Bank General Directorate of economic support of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) upon the results of a tender has signed an agreement with BTL-Ukraine for the purchase of medical equipment in the amount of 365 thousand UAH. 28 592 188 Previously in trend: Oligarch Life Budget Siphoning

National Bank Explains Why It Lobbies Currency Tax Bill National Bank Explains Why It Lobbies Currency Tax Bill A tax on the sale of foreign currency is aimed primarily at combating speculation in the cash currency market, says the head of the NBU’s Committee for the Prevention of unscrupulous currency transactions Yuriy Horshkov in an interview posted on the Bank’s official page. 27 818 228 Economics

National Bank Threatens Illegal Currency Changers with Criminal Responsibility National Bank Threatens Illegal Currency Changers with Criminal Responsibility The National Bank expects growth of stability in the cash foreign exchange market if a bill that will provide criminal responsibility for selling cash currency in the black market. 18 125 100 Previously in trend: Hryvnia Decline

Once National Bank Stops Selling Dollar, Hryvnia Will Continue its Decline Once National Bank Stops Selling Dollar, Hryvnia Will Continue its Decline The US dollar fell by 7.8 cents in the Interbank market on November 15-16 , returning to the start of the month figures. 4 543 25 Previously in trend: Hryvnia Decline

National Bank Intentionally Collapsed Hryvnia, Source Says National Bank Intentionally Collapsed Hryvnia, Source Says The regulator deliberately devaluated the rate trying to draw the President's attention to the problem of currency shortage. 39 472 74 Previously in trend: Hryvnia Decline

Banks and Exchange Points Stop Selling Dollars Banks and Exchange Points Stop Selling Dollars On Tuesday commercial banks do not sell the US dollar in anticipation of further depreciation of the hryvnia. 28 517 137 Previously in trend: Hryvnia Decline

Dollar Reaches 3-Year Highs and Continues Growth Dollar Reaches 3-Year Highs and Continues Growth The US dollar continues growing in the Interbank exchange. 7 643 38 Previously in trend: Hryvnia Decline

National Bank Will be Forced to Print Money, Expert Says National Bank Will be Forced to Print Money, Expert Says Because of the increasing budget deficit which the government is already talking about, the country will have to print the hryvnia which may eventually lead to its collapse, says economist Boris Kushniruk. 9 784 39 Economics

The Government Knows That After Elections We Will Have Devaluation, Says Yatsenyuk The Government Knows That After Elections We Will Have Devaluation, Says Yatsenyuk The opposition demands explanation from the Government and the President regarding the increase of foreign loans and decrease of gold reserves. 7 198 94 Previously in trend: Elections 2012 Hryvnia Decline

The National Bank Found the Ones Guilty in the Hryvnia The National Bank Found the Ones Guilty in the Hryvnia's Drop. List of the "Lucky" Banks The NBU announced the banks guilty in devaluation by trading the currency at a higher rate. 42 084 81 Previously in trend: Hryvnia Decline

Monday Marks the Beginning of the End for Ukraine. Azarov Admitted that Everything is Very Bad, Says Yatsenyuk Monday Marks the Beginning of the End for Ukraine. Azarov Admitted that Everything is Very Bad, Says Yatsenyuk Thursday's session of the Parliament has turned into clamor over possible slump of the Ukrainian currency. 252 559 536 Previously in trend: Hryvnia Decline

The Rich will not Suffer. 80% of the Population will Suffer, Kuzhel about the Hryvnia Drop The Rich will not Suffer. 80% of the Population will Suffer, Kuzhel about the Hryvnia Drop Batkivschyna candidate Oleksandra Kuzhel thinks that the current situation with hryvnia is a well-organized scheme that will harm 80% of the population of Ukraine. 33 017 165 Previously in trend: Hryvnia Decline

Banks Introduce Limitations on Dollar Sales - No More Than $300 per Person Banks Introduce Limitations on Dollar Sales - No More Than $300 per Person Ukrainian banks introduce limitations on the amount of the US dollars that can be bought by one person. 10 651 107 Previously in trend: Hryvnia Decline

After the Dollar Hike Gas Prices Follow Suit After the Dollar Hike Gas Prices Follow Suit Today the prices of all types of petroleum products in OKKO and WOG gas station chains grew by 9-11 kopecks per liter (around 5 cents per gallon) depending on the type of fuel. 14 155 142 Previously in trend: Hryvnia Decline

In the Next 2 Months the Dollar Will Cost 9 Hryvnias and Will Rapidly Hike After Elections In the Next 2 Months the Dollar Will Cost 9 Hryvnias and Will Rapidly Hike After Elections BYuT deputy Andriy Pavlovskyy says that in the next couple of months the US dollar will go up to 9 UAH thus preparing the Ukrainians to the tumbling after the elections. The politician predicts that the dollar may rise as high as 12 hryvnias. 14 487 82 Previously in trend: Hryvnia Decline

Cash Dollar Reaches 8,28 Hryvnias Cash Dollar Reaches 8,28 Hryvnias On Tuesday, September 4, the US currency has hiked throughout Ukraine's cash market. But record greediness was displayed in Nikolaiev where dollar is bought at 8.18 and sold at 8.28 UAH. 3 639 53 Previously in trend: Hryvnia Decline

It is Just the Beginning of the Hryvnia’s Decline. Soon the Dollar will Cost 10.5, - Head of the Bank Association It is Just the Beginning of the Hryvnia’s Decline. Soon the Dollar will Cost 10.5, - Head of the Bank Association The hryvnia relapsed because the government was artificially maintaining its rate before the elections while not encouraging bank loans. And this has led to a currency imbalance in the bank market. 35 117 339 Previously in trend: Hryvnia Decline

Emergency National Bank Council Meeting to Take Place Due to the Hryvnia Collapse Emergency National Bank Council Meeting to Take Place Due to the Hryvnia Collapse The situation in the currency exchange market and the dollar hike will be the subjects of tomorrow's meeting of the National Bank Council. 37 636 369 Previously in trend: Hryvnia Decline

Hryvnia Collapses in the Interbank Foreign Exchange Hryvnia Collapses in the Interbank Foreign Exchange Today, September 4, hryvnia quotes continued its drop in the Interbank foreign exchange market. 22 382 174 Economics

Massive Inflation is Coming to Ukraine by the End of the Year, Says the National Bank Massive Inflation is Coming to Ukraine by the End of the Year, Says the National Bank For the first time this year the National Bank stated that the price decrease will come to an end this fall - by the end of the year they expect 4-5,5% inflation. 13 886 117 Economics