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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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National Bank launches official investigation into Polarush, who threatened to kill a military officer

The NBU has launched an internal investigation into the conflict between the head of the Polarus department and a Belarusian volunteer. The police opened a criminal investigation into death threats and bodily harm.

Society • September 27, 07:30 PM • 49145 views
More than UAH 1.5 million in salary and tens of thousands in cash. What did the NBU official Polarush, who threatened the military officer, indicate in his declaration

Pavel Poliarush, the head of the NBU department who threatened the Belarusian volunteer, earned more than UAH 1. 5 million in a year. In his declaration, he listed significant amounts of cash and real estate.

Politics • September 27, 12:58 PM • 132345 views
Pishnyi explained why the NBU seeks to replace "kopiyka" with "shag"

NBU Governor Andriy Pishnyi proposed to replace the name “kopiyka” with “shag”. 50 participants of the Money & Banking conference signed an open letter in support of this initiative.

Economy • September 27, 11:28 AM • 13184 views
Scandal with a NBU official: threats to a military officer and demands for dismissal

The head of the NBU department, Pavel Poliarush, threatened a Belarusian volunteer while driving drunk. Social media demanded a response from the NBU and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as the dismissal of Poliarush.

Society • September 27, 11:13 AM • 11693 views
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Police open criminal proceedings over NBU official Polarush's threats to kill a volunteer soldier

Police are investigating death threats made by NBU director Pavel Polarush to a Belarusian volunteer. The incident occurred during a traffic conflict in Kyiv, and Polarush was drunk.

Politics • September 27, 08:01 AM • 93732 views
Threatened to shoot a volunteer soldier in the legs. Probably drunken NBU official Polarush gets into scandal

The head of the NBU department, Pavel Poliarush, threatened Belarusian volunteer Andrei Tratsevsky during a traffic incident. Police found an object similar to a gun in Poliarush's possession.

Crimes and emergencies • September 27, 07:22 AM • 13360 views
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Fraud is considered valor. The expert told when the Institute of Business Reputation stopped working in Ukraine

Political analyst Volodymyr Tsybulko said that the institution of business reputation in Ukraine stopped working after the change of power in 2019. He emphasized the importance of restoring this institution for the development of a civilized country.

Politics • September 26, 01:50 PM • 126718 views
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MP: Partners demand a working institute of business reputation from Ukraine

MP Mykhailo Tsymbalyuk emphasized the need to introduce the institution of business reputation in Ukraine. This is an important condition for joining the EU and an indicator of the level of democracy in the country.

Politics • September 24, 08:06 AM • 110999 views
Currency exchange rate as of September 24: hryvnia fell by 1 kopeck

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 3567 UAH/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 1 kopeck. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.43-41.45, the euro at UAH 46.12-46.13.

Economy • September 24, 06:35 AM • 16027 views
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After joining the EU Ukraine will have an institution of business reputation - MP

After joining the EU Ukraine will have an institution of business reputation, says MP.

Politics • September 23, 08:21 AM • 101777 views
Currency exchange rates as of September 23: the dollar and the euro fell in value

The NBU set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 3481 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 10 kopecks. In banks and exchange offices, the dollar and euro also fell in price compared to the previous day.

Economy • September 23, 06:11 AM • 16131 views
Reputational Risks at the National Bank: How the Case of the Chief Legal Officer Affects International Cooperation

The criminal case against Oleksandr Zyma, the NBU's chief lawyer, may negatively affect cooperation with the IMF. Experts call for personnel changes to restore the trust of international partners.

Economy • September 20, 10:13 AM • 187161 views
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Expert predicts how the dollar will change by the end of the year

Economist Oleg Getman predicts a gradual rise in the dollar to 42 UAH by the end of the year. The NBU controls the situation on the interbank market, and foreign exchange reserves are at their maximum level.

Economy • September 20, 06:39 AM • 117127 views
Currency exchange rates as of September 20: the dollar is virtually stagnant, while the euro continues to grow

The National Bank of Ukraine devalued the hryvnia by 1 kopeck, setting the official exchange rate at 41. 4444 UAH/USD. The euro to hryvnia exchange rate was set at 46.23 UAH/euro.

Economy • September 20, 06:31 AM • 12367 views
Without emotions and political overtones: Pyshnyi on the discussion of re-taxation of banks

Andriy Pyshnyi called for the re-taxation of banks to be assessed in terms of efficiency and risks. The NBU hopes that banks will make a decisive contribution to financing the deficit without issuing sources.

Economy • September 19, 01:20 PM • 16534 views
NBU cuts rates on certificates of deposit and refinancing loans

The National Bank of Ukraine has cut interest rates on three-month certificates of deposit to 15. 5% and on refinancing loans to 16%. The NBU also limited the term of refinancing loans to 14 days.

Economy • September 19, 12:55 PM • 14451 views
NBU: international assistance and domestic resources should help cover the Budget 2025 deficit without emission sources

The NBU said that international aid and domestic resources should help cover the 2025 budget deficit without issuing new debt. The deficit is projected to be over 19% of GDP due to high expenditures amid the war.

Economy • September 19, 12:15 PM • 15748 views
The National Bank told what will happen to prices: pressure will continue in the near future

NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi announced that inflation is expected to moderate due to increased demand and spending. However, the NBU's prudent policy will help to gradually slow inflation to the 5% target in the coming years.

Economy • September 19, 11:46 AM • 15830 views
As of early September, Ukraine's international reserves exceeded $42 billion - NBU

NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi said that Ukraine's international reserves exceeded $42 billion at the beginning of September. The agreement with the IMF was a positive signal for the country's macro-financial stability.

Economy • September 19, 11:40 AM • 14851 views
In August, consumer inflation in Ukraine increased to 7.5% - NBU

NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi reported that consumer inflation rose to 7. 5% year-on-year in August. This is in line with the NBU's forecasts, and underlying price pressures have also increased.

Economy • September 19, 11:32 AM • 12543 views
NBU kept the key policy rate at 13%

The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to keep its key policy rate unchanged at 13%. This decision should help bring inflation back to the 5% target and support the stability of the FX market.

Economy • September 19, 11:04 AM • 13049 views
Suspicion and removal from office. How investigators in the case of the NBU's chief lawyer can protect themselves from accusations of bias

Suspicion and removal from office. How investigators in the case of the NBU's chief lawyer can protect themselves from accusations of bias.

Economy • September 19, 08:37 AM • 200443 views
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The economic expert named the factors that influence the formation of the exchange rate in Ukraine

The export-import balance, foreign currency inflows, and the NBU's actions affect the exchange rate. The controlled floating exchange rate makes it difficult to predict the price of the currency, but the NBU has reserves to stabilize it.

Economy • September 19, 06:55 AM • 100969 views
Currency exchange rates as of September 19: the dollar continues to grow, while the euro is falling

The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate for September 19: the dollar is UAH 41. 45, the euro is UAH 46.10. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.48-41.5, and the euro at UAH 46.19-46.20.

Economy • September 19, 06:12 AM • 13317 views
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Fluctuations are unavoidable. The expert predicted the dollar rate by the end of the year

The IMF's financial support will help stabilize Ukraine's currency market. However, the expert predicts that the dollar will rise by about UAH 2 by early 2025 due to economic challenges.

Economy • September 18, 10:33 AM • 110725 views
Currency exchange rate for September 18: hryvnia devalues

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 41 UAH/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 6 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is set at 46.12 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at UAH 41.47-41.49 on the interbank market.

Economy • September 18, 06:39 AM • 11387 views
NBU: Hryvnia lending up 20% since the beginning of the year

NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi announced an increase in hryvnia lending. In the retail segment, the growth was 10% compared to February 24, 2022, and in the corporate segment, it was also 10%.

Economy • September 17, 04:36 PM • 18101 views
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Political expert: Closed competition for the position of the head of the Deposit Guarantee Fund is inappropriate and contrary to IMF requirements

Political analyst Ihor Reiterovych emphasizes the need to hold an open competition for the position of the DGF director, as required by the IMF. The expert believes that Ukraine will receive an IMF loan if it fulfills the standard conditions.

Economy • August 19, 11:08 AM • 92014 views
Currency exchange rate for August 19: dollar resumed growth

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 2110 UAH/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 7 kopecks. The euro exchange rate was set at 45.29 UAH/euro.

Economy • August 19, 06:23 AM • 25542 views
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SBI ignores court decision in case against NBU chief lawyer Zima for 4 months

The SBI has not recognized Yulia Sosiedka as a victim in the case against Oleksandr Zyma of the NBU for 4 months, ignoring the court's decision. Sosedka is concerned about the delay in the investigation and the violation of her constitutional rights.

Crimes and emergencies • August 16, 09:20 AM • 134864 views