Ukraine
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
Yakiv Smolii confirmed as Ukrainian governor
Interim governor voted in as permanent head after 10 months
Ukraine’s MPC concerned over inflationary pressures – minutes
First published minutes show currency worries as deadlock blocks vote on governor
ECB orders Latvia to close bank accused of money laundering
Latvian finance minister says 12 further banks in country may be at risk from money laundering
ECB orders Latvia to shutter bank over laundering allegations
US Treasury alleges the bank laundered billions of dollars and had links to North Korea
People: Caruana nominated for Spanish commercial bank’s board
Qatar appoints deputy governor and Ukraine announces new onsite inspection head
Ukraine raises policy rates in biggest tightening since 2015
Smolii warns government over need to agree terms with IMF
Ukrainian president nominates acting governor for permanent role
Lack of parliamentary support blocked candidate from private bank, observer says
Ukrainian bank owners carried out ‘co-ordinated fraud’, forensic audit says
Crimes by former owners of PrivatBank cost at least $5.5 billion, says Kroll report
Gontareva accused of complicity in money laundering
Ex-governor denies she improperly helped former president Yanukovych
Ukrainian central bank warns over ‘lengthy delay’ to IMF aid
National Bank of Ukraine calls for urgent action on state-owned banks; governor’s post remains unfilled