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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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Abuse of power in Ukraine: the number of cases has increased dramatically over the past almost three years

In 2022-2024, more than 8,000 cases of abuse of power were registered in Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • October 30, 01:23 PM • 129553 views
The Verkhovna Rada has expanded the powers of the Accounting Chamber

The Verkhovna Rada passed a bill to reform the Accounting Chamber. The body received expanded powers to audit all public funds, including local budgets and state-owned enterprises.

Economy • October 30, 09:15 AM • 16075 views
Currency exchange rate as of October 30: hryvnia depreciates

The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 37 UAH/USD, up 5 kopecks. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.32-41.35, and the euro at UAH 44.64-44.66.

Economy • October 30, 07:11 AM • 15058 views
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Impunity or justice? Why delaying the cases of officials harms Ukraine

The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a case of possible abuse by Oleksandr Zyma, director of the NBU's legal department. The official is suspected of unlawful interference in the affairs of the Deposit Guarantee Fund in relation to Concord Bank.

Politics • October 29, 10:03 AM • 160842 views
Currency exchange rates as of October 29: dollar and euro rise in value

The NBU has set the official exchange rate at 41. 3292 UAH/USD and 44.69 UAH/€. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.4-41.42, and in exchange offices at UAH 41.55-41.65.

Economy • October 29, 07:55 AM • 14499 views
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Expert: Russian propaganda uses scandals with Ukrainian officials to undermine the West's trust in Ukraine

The expert explained how russian propaganda uses corruption scandals to undermine the West's trust in Ukraine. Cases against officials have a negative impact on international aid and the image of the state.

Politics • October 28, 11:44 AM • 171868 views
Driver threatens patrol policemen with grenade in Lviv region

In Lviv region, a drunken truck driver threatened patrol policemen with a grenade. He faces up to two years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • October 27, 06:30 PM • 20464 views
National Bank official who threatened a military man has been on sick leave for a month - media

Pavel Poliarush, the head of the NBU department who threatened the Belarusian volunteer, has been on sick leave for a month. An internal investigation is ongoing, but he has not submitted a resignation letter.

Politics • October 25, 10:20 AM • 14788 views
Currency exchange rates as of October 25: the dollar fell slightly, while the euro continues to grow

The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 26 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 1 kopeck. The euro is trading at 44.54 UAH, while exchange rates in exchange offices and banks range from 41.10-41.55 for the dollar and 44.50-45.10 for the euro.

Economy • October 25, 06:16 AM • 15379 views
Cash in circulation decreased by UAH 4.4 billion: the NBU gave the reason

The NBU attributes the decline in cash to seasonal factors, although the total amount of cash in circulation has increased by UAH 32. 1 billion since the beginning of the year.

Society • October 24, 11:02 AM • 16078 views
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MP: Scandals with officials hurt Ukraine's image and outrage the military

MP Mykhailo Tsymbalyuk said that scandals with officials negatively affect the image of Ukraine. He called for a swift response to violations and the resignation of guilty officials.

Politics • October 24, 09:59 AM • 139353 views
Currency exchange rates as of October 24: the dollar and the euro fell in value

The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 2739 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 6 kopecks. The dollar and euro are also trading at lower rates in banks and exchange offices.

Economy • October 24, 06:12 AM • 18968 views
Investigations with a flavor of impunity: actions of the NBU Chief Lawyer undermine confidence in the banking system

Investigations with a flavor of impunity: the actions of the NBU's chief lawyer undermine confidence in the banking system.

Politics • October 23, 11:41 AM • 164348 views
NABU purchased a thousand medals for itself at the expense of the budget - tender

NABU purchased 1000 medals for UAH 75 thousand of budget funds to reward detectives. The winner of the tender was the NBU, which is to deliver the medals by October 30, 2024.

Society • October 23, 11:02 AM • 163764 views
Currency exchange rate as of October 23: hryvnia continues to devalue

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 3313 UAH/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 5 kopecks. The euro exchange rate was set at 44.70 UAH/euro.

Economy • October 23, 06:15 AM • 16593 views
Banks approved applications for UAH 7.9 billion under energy programs - Shmyhal

Ukrainian banks have approved applications for UAH 7. 9 billion in loans for energy programs, of which more than UAH 2 billion have already been disbursed. The programs are aimed at increasing the energy independence of businesses and households.

Economy • October 22, 11:36 AM • 16042 views
“Weak link": how Pyshnyi's personnel decisions harm the NBU's reputation

How Pyshnyi's personnel decisions harm the NBU's reputation.

Politics • October 22, 08:36 AM • 145152 views
Currency exchange rates as of October 22: dollar and euro continue to grow

The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 2833 UAH/USD, devaluing it by 5 kopecks. The dollar and euro also rose in price in banks and exchange offices, with the interbank exchange rate at UAH 41.34-41.36 per dollar.

Economy • October 22, 06:08 AM • 15388 views
Unwavering loyalty: why does the NBU governor not respond to violations by his subordinates?

Unwavering loyalty: why does the NBU governor not respond to violations by his subordinates?.

Politics • October 21, 08:23 AM • 130360 views
Currency exchange rate for October 21: the euro is falling in value

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 2308 UAH/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 1 kopeck. The euro exchange rate to the hryvnia was set at 44.72 UAH/euro.

Economy • October 21, 06:21 AM • 14270 views
Monday's exchange rate: what the NBU has set

Hryvnia slightly strengthened against the euro.

Economy • October 20, 04:54 PM • 33916 views
Reporting on business and household transfers is available for the first time

The National Bank of Ukraine has published reports on the volume of credit transfers and direct debits. In the first half of 2024, 1848 million transactions amounting to almost UAH 20166 billion were carried out within Ukraine.

Economy • October 18, 09:28 AM • 14415 views
Can the military not pay on a loan: explanations from lawyers

Servicemen and their spouses are entitled to loan benefits. They are exempt from paying interest, fines and penalties, but not the principal amount of the debt. The benefits do not apply to mortgages and car loans.

Society • October 18, 08:12 AM • 13703 views
Exchange rate for October 17: The National Bank lowered the hryvnia by 1 kopeck

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 2256 UAH/USD, down 1 kopeck. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.22-41.25, the euro at UAH 44.89-44.91.

Society • October 17, 06:12 AM • 18213 views
System is rotten from the inside: expert comments on the NBU management's lack of response to scandals involving subordinates

The National Bank of Ukraine has been at the center of a series of scandals due to the actions of its officials. Despite the criminal proceedings that have been opened, the NBU's management ignores public attention and does not respond to violations by its subordinates, which undermines confidence in the country's banking system.

Politics • October 15, 09:59 AM • 142226 views
Currency exchange rates as of October 15: the dollar rose slightly

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 1963 UAH/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 1 kopeck. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.14-41.19, the euro at UAH 44.94-44.98.

Economy • October 15, 06:14 AM • 13100 views
The silence of the lambs or cases of NBU officials Oleksandr Zyma and Pavlo Polarush

The scandal over Pavlo Polarush's conflict with the military and the case against Oleksandr Zyma are vivid examples of impunity at the NBU. The public demands answers, but the NBU leadership continues to ignore these serious violations, which jeopardizes the credibility of the country's financial institutions.

Politics • October 14, 09:53 AM • 113236 views
Currency exchange rate for October 14: National Bank strengthened the hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine has strengthened the official hryvnia exchange rate by 2 kopecks to 41. 1891 UAH/USD. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.13-41.16, the euro at UAH 45.00-45.02.

Economy • October 14, 06:16 AM • 14438 views
NBU puts into circulation a new commemorative coin “Logistics Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine”

The National Bank of Ukraine has put into circulation a new commemorative coin “Logistics Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine” with a face value of 10 hryvnias. The NBU plans to mint 10 million of these coins.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 04:48 PM • 16976 views
Hope for justice. Police take up the case of the National Bank's chief lawyer

Investigators of the Pechersk Police Department are investigating possible abuses by Zyma, director of the NBU's legal department. It is planned to interrogate him and identify the victims in the case.

Politics • October 11, 09:13 AM • 155721 views