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The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) remains at the forefront of Ukraine's financial developments. Recent headlines include the NBU demanding explanations from Monobank over a controversial photo containing a Russian flag, sparking debate on pro-Russian influences. Additionally, the NBU confirms proper documentation for Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards detained in Hungary, demanding their release. Significant changes are taking place with the easing of foreign exchange restrictions under the "Defense City" regime, aimed at boosting Ukraine's defense sector. Moreover, a consortium of banks is set to lend UAH 21.5bn to the defense industry, reflecting the NBU's prioritization of this sector. The NBU's influence extends to IT exports and monetary policies, affecting Ukraine's economic strategies.

What significant policy changes has NBU recently announced?

The NBU recently announced the easing of foreign exchange restrictions as part of the "Defense City" regime, which is intended to support Ukraine's defense-industrial complex. This initiative reflects the NBU's commitment to bolster the sector by providing more flexible financial conditions, crucial for the industry's growth.

How is the NBU addressing accusations of pro-Russian views?

The NBU has demanded explanations from Monobank following a post by co-founder Oleh Horokhovskyi featuring a client's photo with a Russian flag. This illustrates the NBU's proactive approach in maintaining Ukraine's financial integrity and addressing potential influences that contradict national interests.

What is the status of Ukrainian cash-in-transit staff detained in Hungary?

The National Bank of Ukraine confirmed that the documentation for currency shipments by the staff detained in Hungary was in order. The NBU has demanded their immediate release, highlighting the institution's role in protecting the interests of financial industry personnel abroad.

What recent financial support initiatives has the NBU taken for defense enterprises?

In a notable move, the NBU facilitated a consortium loan agreement of UAH 21.5bn for Ukraine's defense industry. This initiative, involving major banks, underscores the NBU's strategy to enhance financing for military production and strengthen national defense capabilities.

How is the NBU contributing to Ukraine's IT service exports?

According to recent reports, Ukraine's IT services exports have shown growth, though they lag behind previous years. The NBU's data reveal a $545 million contribution in one month, underscoring the sector's potential despite challenges, reflecting the NBU's monitoring and support to maximize IT export's economic impact.

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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. 28 580 188 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. 27 813 228 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. 18 120 100 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. 4 527 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. 39 452 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. 28 494 137 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. 7 633 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. 9 778 39 Economics

The Government Knows That After Elections We Will Have Devaluation, Says Yatsenyuk. VIDEO The Government Knows That After Elections We Will Have Devaluation, Says Yatsenyuk. VIDEO The opposition demands explanation from the Government and the President regarding the increase of foreign loans and decrease of gold reserves. 7 173 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. 42 075 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. 252 539 536 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. 32 994 165 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. 10 640 107 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. 14 135 142 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. 14 474 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. 3 635 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. 35 098 339 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. 37 616 369 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. 22 369 174 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. 13 881 117 Economics