Ukraine
IMF appears to back Ukraine involvement in Vienna Initiative
European mission head at IMF said to offer support for National Bank of Ukraine participation in Vienna Initiative
Ukraine releases banking group identification regulation
New regulation brings Ukraine further into line with EU and Basel Committee principles; describes how banking groups come to be classified as such in the country
National Bank of Ukraine publishes Encyclopaedia of Banking
First in a set of books explaining the banking system in Ukraine is released; series forms part of the celebrations of the central bank’s 20th anniversary
National Bank of Ukraine appoints new head of payments systems
Natalia Syniavska takes on role overseeing all payments operations at the Ukrainian central bank
Ukraine picks central banker as finance minister: reports
First deputy governor Yurii Kolobov becomes finance minister; local media reports unconfirmed by official sources
Ukrainian central bank signs agreement with banking association
National Bank of Ukraine agrees to deeper co-operation with Independent Banking Association of Ukraine; two bodies sign memorandum of partnership and co-operation