National Bank of Ukraine
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi has stated that uncontrolled access to bank secrecy is unacceptable. According to him, this is a fundamental institution of trust in banks, which should be regulated by appropriate procedures.
The NBU's easing of currency restrictions affected less than 10% of total cross-border transfers. Ukraine's international reserves reached $43 billion, approaching historic highs.
The NBU sets the official exchange rate at 41. 66 UAH/USD and 43.01 UAH/EUR. Ukraine will receive the second tranche of EUR 1.9 bn from frozen Russian assets in April.
In January 2025, inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 12. 9% year-on-year, with prices rising by 1.2% per month. The NBU expects inflation to return to decline in the second half of the year.
Getmantsev's bill may give the FGVFO and the NBU carte blanche to destroy banks and redistribute their assets in favor of close structures, which will actually legalize large-scale financial raiding under the guise of protecting depositors.
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov spoke about the catastrophic decline in Ukraine's population from 52 million to 32 million over the years of independence. About 28 million Ukrainians now live outside the country.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 59 UAH/USD, up 17 kopecks from the previous one. The euro is set at 42.89 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at 41.59-41.62 UAH on the interbank market.
Danylo Hetmantsev, head of the Verkhovna Rada Tax Committee, publicly criticized the court's decision to return the seized equipment. The MP is also trying to justify the delay in the tax audit of Concord Bank.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 47 per dollar, which strengthened the hryvnia by 1 kopeck. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.50-41.55, the euro at UAH 43.10-43.14.
Kyivvodokanal has denied information about a 4-fold increase in water tariffs. The company reported a technical failure in its payment systems and recommends that customers temporarily refrain from paying for services.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine held a meeting on mechanisms for confiscating frozen Russian assets. Ukraine will receive $50 billion as part of the G7 initiative, with the first tranches already received.
The National Bank of Ukraine has introduced comprehensive measures to resolve the situation with the exchange of worn-out banknotes. As a result of these measures, the number of complaints from citizens about refusals to exchange currency has decreased by 5 times.
Ukraine's international reserves decreased by 1. 8% in January 2025, amounting to $43 billion. The NBU sold $3.76 billion on the foreign exchange market, while receiving €3 billion from the EU.
Despite the criminal case, the NBU's chief lawyer remains in office: the regulator's image is under threat.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 4897 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 16 kopecks. The euro is set at 42.97 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at 41.44-41.47 UAH on the interbank market.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate for February 7 at 41. 4897 UAH/USD, down 16 kopecks. The euro also fell by 43 kopecks to 42.9792 UAH.
The National Bank of Ukraine has strengthened the hryvnia by 10 kopecks, setting the exchange rate at 41. 6584 UAH/USD. The official euro exchange rate is 43.40 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at 41.57-41.62 UAH on the interbank market.
In January 2025, the Ministry of Finance raised UAH 29. 5 billion from the issue of government bonds. There are over UAH 1.85 trillion worth of domestic government bonds in circulation, with commercial banks and the NBU holding the largest share.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 7558 UAH/USD, which strengthened the national currency by 4 kopecks. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.68-41.71, the euro at UAH 43.18-43.20.
Currently, Ukrainians buy more than $1 billion worth of foreign currency every month, which puts pressure on the hryvnia.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 7908 UAH/USD, up 7 kopecks from the previous rate. The euro exchange rate is set at 42.86 UAH/€, while currency is traded at different rates in exchange offices and banks.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 72 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 10 kopecks. The euro is set at 43.32 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at 41.65-41.69 UAH on the interbank market.
From February 1, 2025, new banking limits on transfers will be introduced in Ukraine, and electricity tariffs will change. Also, changes will occur in payments to military personnel, and international train tickets will become more expensive.
The UK government has renewed the Homes for Ukraine program, which facilitates the entry of children to sponsor parents. Children will receive a residence permit for 18 months with access to education and healthcare.
For the first time, the National Bank of Ukraine has assessed the likelihood of a quick end to active hostilities. The assessment is presented for the first time in the NBU's Inflation Report amid continuing military risks.
The NBU predicts that fuel prices will rise by more than 13% in 2024 due to higher excise taxes. This will affect the cost of goods and transportation services.
The NBU forecasts that utility tariffs will remain unchanged in 2025. Starting in 2026, tariffs are expected to be gradually brought to economically justified levels.
In 2024, 500,000 people left Ukraine, and another 200,000 are expected to leave in 2025. The NBU predicts the return of migrants in 2026, but their number is decreasing due to adaptation abroad.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 82 UAH/USD, which is 10 kopecks stronger. In banks, a dollar can be bought for 42.20 UAH and a euro for 44.10 UAH.
Ukraine plans to introduce an additional funded pension system in 2026. According to the Ministry of Social Policy, this could increase pension payments by 15-20% with mandatory accumulation.