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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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Court reinstates NBU ex-deputy head suspected of $2 billion theft The District Administrative Court of Kyiv has invalidated the National Bank order of Oct. 22, 2014 on dismissal of Borys Prykhodko as NBU deputy head and restored him in office. 10 454 87 Ukrainian Politics

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Terrorists Seized the National Bank Building in Donetsk: Situation in the City is Tense, City Council Says The situation in the center of Donetsk is tense. Around ​​12.00pm armed men arrived to the building of the Office of the National Bank of Ukraine in Donetsk region (8a Mira Blvd.) and entered the building. Currently, the traffic on Mira Blvd is blocked from Cheliuskintsev to Artema street. 61 470 83 Incidents

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шевченко Head of NBU Shevchenko resigned The head of the National Bank, Kyrylo Shevchenko, has officially announced that he is resigning. 22 060 77 Ukrainian Politics

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Ukraine Ukraine's GDP will decline by 6% in 2020 - NBU Ukraine's gross domestic product will decline by about 6% in 2020, according to preliminary forecasts of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU). 3 192 76 Ukrainian Politics

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Ukraine gets $2.1 bln as first tranche from IMF - NBU Ukraine gets $2.1 bln as first tranche from IMF - NBU Ukraine has fully received $2.1 billion as the first tranche from the International Monetary Fund, having increased international reserves to $ 28.7 billion, Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Yakiv Smolii has reported. 2 194 70 Ukrainian Politics

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One of world One of world's largest payment systems, UnionPay, enters Ukrainian market, National Bank says Terms and conditions for the operation of the Chinese payment system UnionPay International (UPI) in Ukraine were agreed by the country's National Bank on Nov. 12, 2018. 4 619 65 Economics

деньги Ukraine cash decreased by 10 billion hryvnia, - National Bank. Infographics Since the beginning of 2017, cash in circulation in Ukraine has decreased by 10 billion hryvnia ($384.6 million). 21 506 64 Economics

Rada Dismissed Arbuzov in the Third Attempt Rada Dismissed Arbuzov in the Third Attempt The post of the head of the National Bank of Ukraine is vacant again. 23 671 64 Ukrainian Politics

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IMF leader tells Ukraine IMF leader tells Ukraine's president to keep central bank independent The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday appealed directly to Ukraine’s president to maintain the independence of the country’s central bank after its governor quit July 1, complaining of "systematic political pressure." 7 440 61 Ukrainian Politics

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Rada Could Not Dismiss Head of NBU Arbuzov: Regions and Communists Could not Get 226 Votes Rada Could Not Dismiss Head of NBU Arbuzov: Regions and Communists Could not Get 226 Votes 90 deputies did not vote at all. 14 144 57 Ukrainian Politics

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магазин,ціни 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. 3 333 56 Economics

пишний 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. 4 303 54 Economics

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PGO completes Arbuzov case investigation, Lutsenko says PGO completes Arbuzov case investigation, Lutsenko says Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) Department for International Legal Cooperation has ended an investigation into the case of former Head of Ukraine National Bank (NBU) Serhii Arbuzov who is suspected of defalcation. 2 034 47 Previously in trend: Yanukovych Family

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Court resumes consideration of claim on return of PrivatBank shares to Kolomoisky Court resumes consideration of claim on return of PrivatBank shares to Kolomoisky The panel of judges of the Northern Economic Court of Appeal, consisting of Vitaliy Korsak, Olha Popikova and Oleksiy Yevsykov, overturned the decision of the judge of the Economic Court of the city of Kyiv Liudmyla Shkurdova to suspend the consideration of the claim of ex-owners of PrivatBank (Kyiv) Ihor Kolomoisky and Triantal Investments on the return of their shares. 7 381 47 Ukrainian Politics

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