National Bank of Ukraine

The National Bank of Ukraine has presented a commemorative 5-hryvnia coin “Barrier-Free” with a mintage of 30,000 pieces. The coin symbolizes equal opportunities for all citizens and is dedicated to building an inclusive society.

The budget of the state program “Affordable Loans 5-7-9%” was exhausted in October. Out of 11 banks participating in the program, only 3 are actively lending, and the total amount of loans disbursed amounted to UAH 69 billion.

The economic recovery and increased imports are putting additional pressure on the hryvnia exchange rate due to the growing demand for foreign currency. The NBU has the resources to cover the foreign currency shortage and curb excessive exchange rate fluctuations.

In the first 11 months of 2024, the number of real estate transactions increased by 14% compared to last year. 60% of transactions were for apartments with a median area of 48 square meters.

The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 87 UAH/USD, up 5 kopecks. In banks and exchange offices, the dollar is trading in the range of UAH 41.80-42.31, while the euro is trading at UAH 43.65-44.40.

The IMF has updated its baseline scenario for Ukraine, forecasting GDP growth of 4% in 2024. The Fund expects the end of the war by the end of 2025 and a gradual normalization of economic indicators.

The NBU's electronic payment system will operate around the clock during the New Year holidays. The State Treasury has set temporary restrictions on December 30-31 due to the end of the reporting year.

The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 89 UAH/USD, which is 2 kopecks lower than the previous figure. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.85-41.87, the euro at UAH 43.51-43.52.

The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a commemorative silver coin with a face value of 10 hryvnias with a Christmas composition and a symbolic image of a warrior. The mintage is 10 thousand pieces, and sales will begin on December 20 in the NBU's online store.

The international FinTech company KYT Group has announced the creation of the investment division KYT Invest. The new division will offer clients classic and innovative investment instruments, including smart contracts and tokenized assets.

Ukraine's economy is performing better than Russia's for the first time since the invasion. The NBU forecasts GDP growth of 4% in 2024, while Russia expects only 0.5-1.5% in 2025.

The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 8271 UAH/USD, which is 8 kopecks lower than the previous one. In exchange offices and banks, the dollar is trading in the range of UAH 41.55-42.05.

Alina Lebedieva, a cohabitant of Acting Deputy Head of the State Tax Service Sokur, opened a flower business 3 months after his appointment. The NACP is checking the official's declarations and lifestyle.

The Ministry of Social Policy has reported on the development of a digital tool for communication with Ukrainians abroad. The project is intended to help establish connections and facilitate the return of citizens to Ukraine.

UNIT. City hosted the GET Business Festival with more than 100 business leaders on three stages. 1400 participants discussed development strategies, innovations, and partnership programs.

After the end of the war in Ukraine, inflation is expected to accelerate due to the rapid economic recovery. According to the expert, the controlled inflation rate could reach 20%.

The Ministry of Social Policy reports that it is impossible to implement the electronic census through the NBU and telephone numbers. Currently, an alternative statistical observation tool developed jointly with UNICEF is being used.

Ukrenergo's Supervisory Board held its first meeting and elected its management. Jeppe Kofod from Denmark became the chairman, and Anatoliy Hulei, a representative of the state, became his deputy.

The NBU and the Ministry of Digital Transformation have created a silver commemorative coin “Digital State” with a binary code and an electronic network. The 10-hryvnia coin will go into circulation on December 13, 2024, and will be available for purchase from January 9, 2025.

In 16 months, Ukrainian agricultural products were exported to 50 countries via the sea corridor. More than 90 million tons of products passed through Odesa's ports, which is 14% more than last year.

SBI uncovered a scheme to illegally withdraw real estate of a Kharkiv bank worth UAH 360 million. Six people are suspected of transferring the property to companies associated with a Russian bookmaker.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 6588 UAH/USD, down 4 kopecks. The euro is set at 43.70 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at 41.60-41.62 UAH on the interbank market.

The National Bank of Ukraine has raised its key policy rate to 13. 5% to curb inflation. The regulator plans to continue tightening monetary policy to achieve the 5% inflation target.

The NBU and Ukraine's largest banks have signed a memorandum limiting transfers to UAH 50 thousand for risky clients from 2025. Clients with verified income will be able to make transfers without restrictions.

The NBU set the official Hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 61/USD, which is 11 kopecks more. The euro is set at UAH 43.82/euro, while the dollar is trading at UAH 41.67-41.69 on the interbank market.

Ukraine's largest banks have signed a Memorandum on setting limits on card transfers starting in February 2025. The limits will range from UAH 50 thousand to UAH 150 thousand per month, depending on the client's risk level.

Leading Ukrainian banks are planning to sign a memorandum limiting card transfers to UAH 100,000 per month. The document also envisages enhanced monitoring of individual entrepreneurs and a limit on the number of accounts in one currency.

The NBU has set the official exchange rate at UAH 41. 50/USD and UAH 43.85/€. Various exchange rates are available at banks, exchangers and on the interbank market, with the most favorable rates on the interbank market.

The Verkhovna Rada plans to discuss ways to reduce electricity consumption by water utilities. According to Sergey Nagornyuk, the staff of Water Utilities is excessively inflated, and electricity costs make up a significant part of the cost of water.

Director of the NBU's legal department Oleksandr Zima may lose his position due to the illegal liquidation of Concord Bank and criminal proceedings. A case has been opened against him for abuse of office.