National Bank of Ukraine
A People's Deputy from the energy committee stated that there is no need to raise electricity prices for the population in 2026. The only factor that can affect tariffs is Russian attacks on the energy system.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against the dollar at UAH 41. 3895/USD, which is a strengthening of 7 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.19/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.33/PLN.
The High Court of England and Wales has issued an order for the arrest of assets belonging to Kostiantyn Zhevago, former owner of "Finance and Credit" bank. This occurred due to outstanding debt on stabilization loans provided to the bank before its insolvency.
Ukrposhta risks not obtaining a banking license by the end of 2025 due to significant losses and the need for recapitalization. The company may also lose its current license for financial services.
Olena Sosedka, co-founder of the bank, stated that shareholders do not have the right to appeal NBU decisions.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate for August 8 at UAH 41. 4564/USD, strengthening it by 16 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.27/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.32/PLN.
Ukraine's international reserves decreased by 4. 5% in July to USD 43,030.8 million. This was due to foreign exchange interventions and debt payments, partially offset by inflows from partners.
The criminal proceedings against Oleksandr Zyma have been closed due to the absence of a crime, and no one has been notified of suspicion. The co-founder of Concord Bank plans to appeal this decision in court.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against the dollar at UAH 41. 6110/USD, strengthening it by 7 kopecks. Exchange rates for the euro and zloty were also set.
Large-scale abuses and bribery causing over UAH 125 million in damages to the state have been exposed in Ivano-Frankivsk and Volyn regions. Among the suspects are city mayors, deputies, and heads of state-owned enterprises.
Olena and Yulia Sosedka, co-founders of Concord Bank, will appeal the decision to close the case against Oleksandr Zyma. They were recognized as victims in the case of alleged abuse of power.
The proceedings against Oleksandr Zyma, the chief lawyer of the NBU, were closed after almost two years of inaction. This happened despite the fact that the co-founders of Concord Bank were recognized as victims in the case of abuse of office.
The General Director of JSC "Segezha Ukraine" has been served with a suspicion notice for causing multi-million losses to the state. She transferred the property complex of the enterprise for use to a firm associated with her son.
The National Bank of Ukraine is implementing a new package of currency liberalization. The changes will allow the repatriation of dividends for 2023, expand hedging opportunities, and simplify external loans.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 6845/USD, strengthening it by 11 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.09/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.24/PLN.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 7901/USD, which depreciated the hryvnia by 3 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.34/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.30/PLN.
As of July 31, watermelon is the sales leader, followed by plum and nectarine. Melon prices are rising, while apples and grapes are getting cheaper.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 7644/USD, which means a devaluation of 5 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 47.64/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.14/PLN.
The business activity expectations index in July 2025 decreased to 48. 3. This was influenced by infrastructure shelling and rising costs, but stable energy and demand are curbing the decline.
The National Bank of Ukraine forecasts GDP growth of 2. 1% in 2025, which is slower than last year. This is due to increased shelling, infrastructure losses, and negative migration trends.
The National Bank of Ukraine expects Ukrainian migrants to start gradually returning from 2027, but the speed of this process will depend on security risks. Until 2027, an outflow of migrants is predicted, and from 2027, a net return of about 100,000 people is expected.
The National Bank lowered the forecast for grain and leguminous crops to 57. 9 million tons, and oilseeds to 21.0 million tons in 2025. The reasons were unfavorable weather conditions, in particular spring frosts, and the slow expansion of sown areas.
The National Bank of Ukraine forecasts stable tariffs for electricity, gas, heating, and hot water until the end of 2025. A gradual adjustment of tariffs to economically justified levels is expected from 2026.
The supply of labor in Ukraine is growing faster than demand, but the shortage of personnel will persist. The National Bank predicts slower salary growth due to imbalances in the labor market.
The National Bank of Ukraine reports that food prices in Ukraine have converged with European ones, and some, like butter, have even exceeded them. This is due to internal and external factors, including high production costs and differences in VAT rates.
The National Bank of Ukraine expects a noticeable decrease in inflation by the end of the current year. Bringing it to the target of 5% is projected for 2027.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 7132 UAH/USD, strengthening it by five kopecks. Exchange rates for other currencies have also been updated, and banks and exchange offices offer their own rates.
From August 1, the full amount of penalties for violating the use of RRO/PRRO has been reinstated in Ukraine. An open banking system has also been launched, which will contribute to the development of fintech.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 7662/USD, strengthening it by two kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.14/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.28/PLN.
Oleksandr Zyma, director of the NBU's legal department, against whom criminal proceedings have been initiated, received over one million hryvnias in salary for July. Zyma's total income last year amounted to over 8.5 million hryvnias.