Ukraine
IMF warns Ukraine to protect central bank independence
Governor calls for end to pressure on reformers as court reinstates senior official
Gontareva’s home burns as government returns to PrivatBank negotiations
Former NBU governor says her house was burned to the ground in an alleged arson attack; government back in negotiations with PrivatBank owners despite bank’s collapse
Former Ukrainian governor says she was targeted in attack
Central bank says police must protect officials after Gontareva reveals she fears for her safety
IMF’s Adrian on the big tech threat and why a ‘non-system’ works
The IMF’s financial counsellor speaks about risks from big tech’s move into fintech, the fund’s efforts to craft well-targeted policy guidance and why the current international monetary ‘non-system’ works
Ukrainian central bank to introduce IBAN for banking system
Use of system will bring Ukrainian banks closer to European Union practices
Politicians and courts put pressure on Ukrainian central bank
National Bank of Ukraine alleges “coercion” by courts as former owner of failed lender returns
Central banks cannot fight a populist Tweet storm – panel
Populist leaders such as Donald Trump comfortably outgun central banks on social media; total approach to communications needed
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
National Bank of Ukraine continues to focus on CBDC
‘E-hryvnia’ pilot project was completed in February
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
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 plans major forex liberalisation
NBU says foreign currency reserves are highest since before revolution
Ukrainian central bank sues oligarch in Swiss courts for $200 million
NBU demands money from former bank owner it has accused of massive fraud
IMF agrees new aid package for Ukraine
Statement praises Ukrainian reforms but says aid will still be linked to continuing progress
The EU tries to rethink its faltering AML regime
The European Union plans to centralise its anti-money laundering efforts following a series of scandals this year. Dan Hardie looks at the options available and the multitude of challenges that remain
Ukrainian central bank to auction distressed banks’ assets
NBU also announces upgrade to sovereign bond-selling infrastructure
Ukrainian central bank will order weak banks to boost capital
NBU says it will order recapitalisation and restructuring based on assessment results
Ukraine’s central bank goes back to 5% inflation target
National Bank of Ukraine raises rates, despite falling core and headline inflation
Ukrainian central bank appoints first deputy and deputy governors
New first deputy governor was key figure in banking clean-up
Ukrainian central bank criticises lawmakers for failing to reform state-owned banks
Draft law aimed to protect country’s largest banks from ‘political impact’, NBU says