Yakiv Smolii
Ukrainian governor resigns in protest
Smolii says he has been the target of “sustained political pressure” aimed at stopping him doing his duty
Ukraine’s central bank cuts rates to record low
Central bank says move was made possible by IMF aid and pledges further boost to reserves
IMF agrees Ukraine aid after government backs banking reform
Move is major setback for billionaire accused of harassment campaign against central bank
Ukraine central bank cuts policy rate sharply
NBU says failure to agree IMF deal is main risk, as bank administrators sue oligarch
Ukrainian central bank cuts rates as inflation falls within target range
NBU is optimistic on economy, but warns government over IMF deal and banking reforms
Political dispute over Ukrainian central bank intensifies
Prime minister offers to resign after “doctored” recordings of meeting with central bank are leaked
IMF head warns Ukrainian president over banking scandal
Central bank sues lawmaker over what it says are slanderous statements on behalf of oligarch
Ukrainian central bank accuses oligarch of intimidation campaign
Ihor Kolomoisky is behind “slanders” and violence “by hired thugs” over bank nationalisation, says NBU
Ukrainian central bank officials stand bail for arrested council member
Former supervisor is placed under house arrest and first deputy governor is released on bail
Ukrainian central bank attacks arrest of former deputy governor
Arrest is “absurd” and aims to send a message to reformers, Gontareva says
Ukrainian TV show mocks central bank ex-governor over physical attacks
Channel is owned by businessman accused by Gontareva of stealing billions from bank
Ukrainian deputy governor warns government over failed bank
Any deal with former owners of PrivatBank could mean IMF halts aid, Rozhkova says
IMF warns Ukraine to protect central bank independence
Governor calls for end to pressure on reformers as court reinstates senior official
Former Ukrainian governor says she was targeted in attack
Central bank says police must protect officials after Gontareva reveals she fears for her safety
Politicians and courts put pressure on Ukrainian central bank
National Bank of Ukraine alleges “coercion” by courts as former owner of failed lender returns
Ukrainian court bars central bank deputy governor from carrying out duties
Central bank says court ruling breaks law, as legal battle over nationalised lender continues
Smolii says central banks can learn from private sector communications
Central banks need a two-way dialogue with their “clients”, governor says; transparency has helped fight “downpour of fake news”
Ukrainian central bank to fight court ruling on major failed lender
Former owner says “I won the lawsuit” but central bank says nationalisation was justified
Ukraine embarks on easing cycle
Falling inflation allows National Bank of Ukraine to launch first rate cut in new easing cycle; forecasts depend on implementing IMF reforms
NBU’s Smolii speaks out about political interference
Politically powerful people in Ukraine are still trying to block economic reform, but transparency is helping, says National Bank of Ukraine governor
The winners of the 2019 Central Banking Awards
MAS wins central bank of the year, Karnit Flug awarded governor of the year and Zhou Xiaochuan recognised for lifetime achievement; 23 other awards announced
Second round of 2019 Central Banking awards winners revealed
Winners include Warren Coats, St Louis Fed, Bank of Israel, RBA and National Bank of Ukraine
Transparency: National Bank of Ukraine
The Ukrainian central bank has made strong progress in improving its transparency during a highly challenging operating environment
Ukrainian central bank sues oligarch in Swiss courts for $200 million
NBU demands money from former bank owner it has accused of massive fraud