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National Bank of Ukraine

Central Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine is the central bank of the state, established in 1991 on the basis of the Ukrainian Republican Office of the State Bank of the USSR. Its main mission is to ensure the stability of the monetary unit — the hryvnia, promote price and financial stability, and ensure the effective functioning of the payment system.
1991
The National Bank of Ukraine was established and a two-tier banking system was launched
1996
Ensuring the stability of the monetary unit – the hryvnia – was defined as the main function
2016
An inflation targeting regime and a flexible exchange rate were introduced
2018
A large-scale cleanup of the banking sector from insolvent banks was carried out
2022
Uninterrupted operation of the financial system was ensured under the conditions of a full-scale invasion
2022
A special account was opened to raise funds to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine
2023
Received the “Central Bank of the Year” award for resilience during the war
2024
The largest package of foreign exchange relaxations for businesses since the beginning of the war was introduced
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Rights of shareholders of banks being withdrawn from the market versus the permissiveness of the NBU: Ukrainian reality and EU experience

The Supreme Court's decision in the case of Concord Bank showed that shareholders of Ukrainian banks being withdrawn from the market are deprived of effective judicial protection. The judges concluded that the claims of former shareholders cannot be considered by any court, which contradicts the Constitution and European practice.

Economy • October 2, 11:28 AM • 66873 views
Exchange rate on October 2: hryvnia devalued

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against the dollar at UAH 41. 2215/dollar, which is an eight-kopeck devaluation. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.37/euro, and the zloty is UAH 11.36/zloty.

Economy • October 2, 05:19 AM • 2625 views
A bill has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada to rename the "kopek" to "shah"

A bill has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada to rename Ukrainian coins from "kopek" to "shah. " This is intended to restore historical justice and de-Sovietize monetary circulation.

Economy • October 1, 01:06 PM • 10580 views
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Will electricity tariffs for the population increase in November – Ministry of Energy's responsePhoto

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine announced that there are no plans to increase electricity tariffs for the population after October 31. Tariffs for heat and hot water will remain unchanged during the 2025-2026 heating season.

Economy • October 1, 06:00 AM • 56174 views
Exchange rate on October 1: National Bank continues to strengthen hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 1420/USD, strengthening it by 17 kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.30/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.31/PLN.

Economy • October 1, 05:31 AM • 2950 views
New category of basic social assistance recipients, subsidy appointments, coin withdrawal: innovations from October 1Photo

From October 1, new rules will be introduced in Ukraine for subsidy recipients, card-to-card transfers, and the possibility of applying for basic social assistance. In addition, the NBU will begin the gradual withdrawal of 10-kopeck coins from circulation.

Society • October 1, 05:00 AM • 50982 views
NBU issued a new 10-hryvnia coin in honor of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of UkrainePhoto

The National Bank of Ukraine presented a new circulating commemorative coin with a face value of 10 hryvnias, dedicated to the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This youngest branch of the military, created in 2024, symbolizes the technological superiority and intelligence of the Ukrainian army.

Society • September 30, 03:14 PM • 7320 views
The court could not consider the appeal against the closure of the case against the NBU's chief lawyer - investigators did not provide case materialsPhoto

Kyiv's Pechersk Court did not consider the appeal against the closure of the case against Oleksandr Zyma, director of the NBU's legal department, because investigators did not provide the case materials. The hearing was postponed until October 14.

Politics • September 30, 09:10 AM • 3993 views
Exchange rate on September 30: National Bank continues to strengthen hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 3176/USD, strengthening it by 16 kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.44/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.34/PLN.

Economy • September 30, 05:44 AM • 2915 views
Exchange rate on September 29: National Bank strengthened hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate against the dollar at UAH 41. 4789/dollar, which means the hryvnia strengthened by two kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.40/euro, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.33/zloty.

Economy • September 29, 05:41 AM • 3651 views
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Court to consider motion to overturn decision to close case against NBU chief lawyer ZymaPhoto

On September 30, the Pechersk District Court of Kyiv will consider a motion by the co-founders of Concord Bank to overturn the investigator's decision to close the criminal proceedings against Oleksandr Zyma, director of the NBU's legal department. The case was closed due to the absence of elements of a criminal offense, despite the Sosedko sisters being recognized as victims.

Politics • September 26, 09:25 AM • 28805 views
Exchange rate on September 26: hryvnia continues to devalue

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 4939/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by eight kopecks. The official euro to hryvnia exchange rate was set at UAH 48.71/euro, and the zloty at UAH 11.42/zloty.

Economy • September 26, 05:45 AM • 2745 views
Cucumber prices are rising, while onions are getting cheaper: what is known about the situation on the Ukrainian food market

Since the beginning of the week, wholesale prices for cucumbers in Ukraine have increased by 15%, reaching UAH 30-50/kg. At the same time, prices for onions have fallen by 20% to UAH 6-13/kg.

Economy • September 25, 03:20 PM • 3944 views
Mortgages on the secondary market became cheaper, on the primary market slightly increased in price - NBUPhoto

In July, banks issued 871 mortgage loans for UAH 1. 6 billion. The rate on the secondary market was 9.15%, on the primary market - 8.05%.

Economy • September 25, 09:56 AM • 3908 views
EBRD downgrades Ukraine's economic growth forecast for 2025 to 2.5%

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has lowered its forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth in 2025 to 2. 5% due to the impact of Russian aggression and a poor harvest. At the same time, the forecast for 2026 remains at 5%.

Economy • September 25, 06:48 AM • 46946 views
Exchange rate on September 25: hryvnia devalued

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 4105/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by four kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.65/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.40/PLN.

Economy • September 25, 05:43 AM • 2940 views
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Dangerous precedent: The Supreme Court confirmed that the rights of bank shareholders are not protected

The Supreme Court ruled that the claims of shareholders of banks in liquidation are not subject to judicial review, creating a dangerous precedent. This decision contradicts the Constitution of Ukraine and the European Convention on Human Rights, depriving investors of the basic right to judicial protection.

Economy • September 24, 07:25 AM • 21555 views
Uncovered need for external assistance currently amounts to $18.1 billion for 2026 - Head of the Budget Committee

Ukraine's external budget financing needs for 2025 amount to $39. 3 billion, of which $30.6 billion has already been received. Another $8.7 billion, for which agreements have been reached, are expected from partners, covering current needs.

Economy • September 23, 08:59 AM • 6260 views
Exchange rate on September 23: hryvnia continues to devalue

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 3811/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 13 kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.73/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.44/PLN.

Economy • September 23, 05:41 AM • 4908 views
Exchange rate on September 22: hryvnia devalued

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against the dollar at UAH 41. 2502, which means a devaluation of one kopeck. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.42/euro, and the zloty is UAH 11.35/zloty.

Economy • September 22, 05:52 AM • 3301 views
Ukrainians and businesses borrowed UAH 1.23 trillion: loans are growing faster than depositsPhoto

As of early August 2025, the volume of loans issued to Ukrainians and businesses reached UAH 1. 23 trillion, which is 15% more than in 2024. Loans are growing faster than deposits, which amount to UAH 2.79 trillion, but the growth rate of deposits has slowed down.

Economy • September 19, 09:57 AM • 5570 views
Exchange rate on September 19: hryvnia continues to devalue

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 2488/USD, which caused the hryvnia to devalue by five kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.78/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.46/PLN.

Economy • September 19, 05:41 AM • 3075 views
NBU eases currency restrictions: affecting small businesses and Ukrainians abroad

The National Bank of Ukraine is easing currency restrictions for small businesses and to support Ukrainians abroad. Starting September 18, postal operators and international transport carriers will be able to make cross-border transfers to pay customs duties to the United States.

Economy • September 18, 11:43 AM • 3617 views
Exchange rate for September 18: hryvnia devalued

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 1941/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by two kopecks. Different exchange rates were recorded in banks, exchange offices, and on the interbank market.

Economy • September 18, 05:48 AM • 3103 views
The government approved the allocation of over UAH 91 million for school meals in border and frontline regions

Funds received from the UN World Food Programme will be used to improve the quality of hot meals and finance primary school students.

Society • September 17, 05:15 PM • 4563 views
Coins with a face value of 10 kopecks will begin to be withdrawn from circulation in October - NBU

The National Bank of Ukraine will gradually withdraw 10 kopeck coins from circulation starting October 1, 2025. This decision will reduce state expenditures, and the coins will remain a means of payment.

Economy • September 17, 04:51 PM • 37610 views
Exchange rate on September 17: National Bank continues to strengthen the hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 1752/USD, strengthening it by 6 kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.65/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.45/PLN.

Economy • September 17, 05:59 AM • 4184 views
Instead of OASK: Rada approved the creation of two new specialized courts

The Verkhovna Rada adopted bill No. 13302 on the creation of Specialized District and Appellate Administrative Courts instead of OASK. The new courts will hear cases against central government bodies and appeals against competitions for positions of heads of anti-corruption bodies.

Society • September 16, 10:32 AM • 4584 views
Exchange rate on September 16: The National Bank continues to strengthen the hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 2317/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 5 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.49/euro, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.40/zloty.

Economy • September 16, 05:42 AM • 3722 views
Everything you need to know about innovations, revenues, and expenditures of the 2026 Budget: Pidlasa analyzed the draft document

State budget expenditures for 2026 are planned at UAH 4. 8 trillion, which is three times the pre-war level. The largest expenditure item is national security and defense, for which UAH 2.8 trillion has been allocated.

Economy • September 15, 07:06 PM • 44727 views