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Ukraine central bank chief urges investors to enter market despite war

National Bank of Ukraine Governor Andriy Pyshnyy urged international investors not to delay decisions on entering or expanding in Ukraine’s market, citing the country’s macrofinancial stability and the resilience of its financial system.

26 June, 11:45 AM

NBU shows valuables Hungary handed back to Oschadbank

Andriy Pyshnyy, head of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), published photos of cash and valuables that Hungary has returned to state-owned Oschadbank on May 6.

6 May, 10:54 PM

NBU eases forex rules for non-residents, defense contractors

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) will relax restrictions on foreign exchange operations for non-residents serving in the Ukrainian military and defense contractors, the NBU announced on April 24.

24 April, 08:29 PM

Middle East conflict threatens to drive up inflation in Ukraine

The war in the Middle East and the resulting surge in oil prices could add 1.5 to 2.8 percentage points to inflation in Ukraine, Reuters reported on April 13.

14 April, 01:22 PM

Hungary hospitalizes detained Oschadbank cash collector after brutal interrogation

One of the seven detained Oschadbank cash collectors ended up in the hospital after interrogation by Hungarian services, National Bank head Andrii Pyshnyy said in a comment to Bloomberg on March 11.

12 March, 10:37 AM

NBU delegation heads to Budapest over detention of Oschadbank cash couriers — Pyshnyi

A delegation from the National Bank of Ukraine is urgently traveling to Budapest to clarify the situation surrounding detained Oschadbank cash couriers and armored vehicles, NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi said on Facebook on March 6.

6 March, 03:19 PM

Ukraine pulls 1–10 hryvnia notes from circulation March 2

Ukraine’s National Bank (NBU) started withdrawing from circulation banknotes in denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10 hryvnia issued in 2003–2007, according to its statement on March 2.

2 March, 10:51 AM

Nationalized Motor-Bank declared insolvent

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has classified state-owned Motor-Bank as insolvent, the NBU announced on Feb. 19.

20 February, 03:16 AM

Ukraine's economy 'still standing' despite massive deficits - NBU Chief

Ukraine’s economy faces a "slow recovery" with massive budget and current account deficits, National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Chief Andrii Pyshnyi said in an interview with NV Business.

12 February, 01:43 PM

Ukraine Central Bank cuts GDP growth forecast amid energy strains

Ukraine’s central bank expects real gross domestic product growth of 1.8% in 2026, down from a 2% forecast in its October Inflation Report, the National Bank of Ukraine said on Jan. 29.

29 January, 06:58 PM

Ukrainian banks strike record loan deal to boost weapons output

Six Ukrainian banks have signed the largest credit consortium agreement in Ukraine’s financial market history, providing UAH 21.5 billion ($510 million) for a three-year term under a state guarantee to finance a defense industry enterprise, the National Bank (NBU) reported on Dec. 28.

29 December 2025, 10:00 AM

Lending drives Ukraine's bank profits

Solvent Ukrainian banks reported a combined net profit of UAH 119.4 billion ($2.87 billion) in the first nine months of 2025, a 1.9% increase compared to the same period last year, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) reported on Nov. 20.

21 November 2025, 12:24 PM

Ukrainian businesses adapted to rolling blackouts, NBU governor says

Nearly 84% of Ukrainian businesses are prepared to operate during blackouts induced by Russian attacks on the power grid, National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Governor Andriy Pyshnyy said on Nov. 19.

19 November 2025, 09:45 PM

‘Highest level ever recorded’: Ukraine’s international reserves hit historic peak

As of Nov. 1, 2025, Ukraine’s international reserves rose to $49.516 billion, a historic record since the country gained independence. The figure marks a $3 billion increase — or 6.4% — compared to Oct. 1, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) reported.

7 November 2025, 12:33 PM

Financial oversight body warns against hiking bank tax

Ukraine’s interagency Financial Stability Council concluded that raising the corporate profit tax for banks to 50 percent in 2026 poses significant risks to the financial system and key economic sectors, and could yield far smaller revenues than projected.

5 November 2025, 10:37 PM

Despite October hryvnia dip, Ukraine’s NBU maintains economic stability

In October, the hryvnia fell to 42 per dollar, its lowest level since January, but experts say there is no cause for panic as Ukraine’s gold and currency reserves hit record highs and the central bank maintains full control.

3 November 2025, 11:42 AM

Central bank governor slams plan to hike bank tax to 50% again

Ukraine’s central bank considers a proposal to raise the bank profit tax rate to 50% for a third consecutive year dangerous, warning it could undermine trust in the tax system and harm not only banks but the broader economy, Governor Andriy Pyshnyy said in an interview with Forbes Ukraine on Oct. 16.

17 October 2025, 03:49 PM

Ukraine includes EUR exchange rate in draft budget for first time

A forecast of the average official exchange rate of the hryvnia against the euro has been included for the first time in Ukraine’s state budget, the Cabinet of Ministers reported on Sep. 15, posting the draft state budget for 2026 (No. 14000) on its website.

16 September 2025, 08:49 AM

NBU hopes to revitalize business lending with new guidance

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has drafted a strategy document to stimulate business lending and is now implementing it, NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyy said at the European Business Association’s annual Global Outlook: Strategic Momentum event on Sept. 5.

5 September 2025, 11:52 PM

Ukraine considering euro over dollar as primary currency

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) continues to use the U.S. dollar as the primary currency for setting exchange rates but is exploring possible changes due to deepening economic and financial ties with the European Union, First Deputy Governor Serhiy Nikolaychuk told news agency Interfax-Ukraine on Sept. 3.

3 September 2025, 06:39 PM

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