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News archive - August 2026
Finansist financial news and articles from August 2026. Browse the month’s publications from newest to oldest.
Articles: 94
Ukraine is threatened by overproduction of vegetables: prices have already begun to fall
This year, Ukrainian farmers significantly increased the area under borscht vegetables. According to this indicator, the country actually returned to the level of 2021. At the same time, the population has shrunk during the years of the full-scale war, so there is a risk of excess supply and a further drop in prices on the market. AgroTimes writes about it.
South Korea topped the anti-rating of countries by the poverty level among pensioners
Almost 40% of people over the age of 66 in South Korea live below the poverty line. The country has the highest score among OECD countries, while the best situation is recorded in Norway.
Germany will allocate an additional €60 million to Ukraine: what will the funds be used for
Germany announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth €60 million. The main part of the funds will go to humanitarian needs and preparation of the frontline regions for winter, another €10 million will go to the NATO trust fund. This is reported by Delo.ua with reference to "Suspilne".
The tax official explained who from the FOP can work on a single tax: conditions for 1–3 groups
FPOs can choose a simplified taxation system, but for each group there are separate requirements regarding the number of employees, types of activities and marginal income. The Tax Office also defined a list of entrepreneurs who are prohibited from working on a single tax. The main administration of the DPS in the Poltava region clarified the rules for the stay of natural persons-entrepreneurs on the simplified taxation system and the conditions for working in the first, second or third group of the single tax.
EVA lost up to UAH 1 billion due to the destruction of the distribution center in Brovary
The Russian strike on Brovary completely destroyed one of the large distribution centers of the EVA network. The preliminary assessment of the company's losses may reach UAH 1 billion. Ruslan Shostak, co-owner of Rush LLC, which manages the EVA network, announced this. According to him, the workers were not injured during the attack. At the same time, the destruction of the warehouse was another serious blow to the Ukrainian retail infrastructure, which ensures the supply of goods to stores throughout the country.
LEGO demanded more than €110,000 from Ukrainian FOPs for legal costs due to counterfeiting
The Danish LEGO company won a court case against Odesa entrepreneurs who sold Chinese counterfeits of constructors through an online store. The right holder succeeded in banning the sale of counterfeit products, their seizure and destruction, as well as recovery of income received from illegal trade. At the same time, the case attracted attention due to the amount of the claimed compensation for legal services: LEGO demanded about €110,000 from the defendants, while the value of the income from the sale of fakes, established by the court, was only UAH 7,225.
Tax debts of FOPs in Ukraine reached UAH 16.6 billion: where are the most debtors
In Ukraine, the number of individual entrepreneurs with outstanding tax liabilities continues to grow. Currently, about 1.5 million FOPs have tax debts in the total amount of UAH 16.6 billion. This is reported by Opendatabot. According to analysts, the situation remains ambiguous: the number of debtor entrepreneurs is increasing, while the total amount of debt has slightly decreased since the beginning of the year.
The World Bank can direct $25 million to Ukrainian farmers for grain storage
The World Bank is considering the possibility of allocating $25 million for small and medium-sized Ukrainian agricultural producers who lack capacity to store crops. The financing is planned to be used for the creation and expansion of storage facilities against the background of problems with maritime logistics and constant risks of attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. This was announced by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine following a meeting with representatives of the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Ukrainians began to take out mortgages less often: banks reduced the issuance of loans by 16%
In June 2026, Ukrainian banks issued 763 new mortgage loans for UAH 1.47 billion. Compared to May, the number of issued loans decreased from 776 to 763, and their total amount - from UAH 1.53 billion to UAH 1.47 billion. This is evidenced by the data of the bank survey conducted by the National Bank of Ukraine. 38 institutions took part in the study, accounting for more than 98% of the total mortgage portfolio of the banking sector.
Ukrainian business is being prepared for new reporting: what will change and who will be affected
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft law on the introduction of sustainable development reporting in Ukraine. The document should bring Ukrainian accounting and corporate reporting rules closer to EU standards and fulfill Ukraine's obligations under the Association Agreement. This was reported by the Government portal. The draft law was developed by the Ministry of Finance.
The Russian attack hit retail and business warehouses: which companies were affected
The Russian attack on Kyiv and the region on August 20 caused serious damage to the warehouse and logistics infrastructure. Objects that supply stores with food, cosmetics, frozen products and fuel were hit. For businesses, this means not only direct damage from destruction, but also the risk of interruptions in the supply of goods.
Cargo flow between Ukraine and Poland decreased to 9.75 million tons: where the drop was the largest
In seven months of 2026, 9.75 million tons of cargo were transported by rail through Ukrainian-Polish border crossings. This is 7% less than in the same period last year. At the same time, the dynamics in different directions differed significantly: some transits increased volumes, while on some routes the drop reached more than 70%. This is reported by RAIL.insider.
Alibaba's profits plunged by 75% due to record spending on artificial intelligence
Alibaba Group suffered a sharp loss in profitability, although its revenue continued to grow. The company is actively investing in AI, cloud technologies and data centers, expecting to receive significantly higher revenues in the future.
Due to blocked ports, Ukraine risks losing $500 million in export revenue
Blocking the ports of Greater Odessa creates serious problems for the Ukrainian mining and metallurgical complex. Businesses are losing access to key sea routes, and shipping across Europe is becoming uneconomical in many cases. According to Dragon Capital's estimate, in the second half of the year alone, Ukraine may not receive about $500 million in export revenue. "Economic Truth" writes about it.
Google may invest $12.2 billion in Marvell: a bet on its own AI chips
Google was granted the right to acquire nearly 59 million shares of Marvell for about $12.2 billion. The deal could provide the chip maker with up to $120 billion in revenue by fiscal year 2033 and reinforces Google's strategy to build its own infrastructure for artificial intelligence. This is reported by Reuters.
Bitcoin is again sharply rising in price: the rate has exceeded $68,000
Bitcoin for the day added about 6% and rose above $68,000. The sharp movement triggered a large-scale closing of short positions: approximately $1.4 billion worth of transactions were liquidated in four hours, CoinDesk reports.
Belgium invests $6 million in a fund for the development of Ukrainian business
The Belgian development financial institution BIO has become a new investor in the Rebuild Ukraine Fund.
Ukrainian bonds have brought investors about 150% since the beginning of 2023
Ukrainian sovereign debt has become one of the most profitable assets on the debt market of developing countries.
The state still controls half of Ukraine's banking sector: the share of state-owned banks is decreasing
In the second quarter of 2026, state banks accounted for 50.3% of the banking system's net assets. At the same time, private institutions continue to grow faster, gradually reducing the share of the state.
FOP may oblige to change fiscal checks from 2027: what the Ministry of Finance proposes
In fiscal checks, the list of mandatory details can be changed. The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has prepared a draft of changes to the form and content of settlement documents. If approved, the new requirements could take effect on January 1, 2027. The changes will apply in particular to FOP and companies that use PRO or PRRO.
Owners of luxury cars paid more than UAH 214 million in transport tax
Local budgets received almost 60% more tax on expensive cars than last year. About 11,500 car owners became payers. This was reported by the State Tax Service of Ukraine.
Cashless payments in Ukraine have reached 96%: where do Ukrainians spend money from cards
Ukrainians increasingly pay for purchases with cards and smartphones In the first half of 2026, Ukrainians made 4.9 billion transactions with payment cards for a total amount of UAH 3.86 trillion. Non-cash payments continued to displace cash: their share reached 96% of all transactions by volume. This was reported by the National Bank of Ukraine.
Importers received UAH 36.5 billion in customs benefits for the month: which accounted for the largest amount
Customs benefits in July increased by almost a quarter over the year In July 2026, importers received UAH 36.5 billion in benefits for paying customs payments. Almost 60% of this amount fell on defense goods. At the same time, the customs transferred a record 78.3 billion UAH to the state budget. This was reported by the State Customs Service of Ukraine.
Business lacks people: which industries suffer the most
Personnel shortage remains the main problem of Ukrainian business. The lack of workers remains the main obstacle to the work of Ukrainian business. In July 2026, 66% of industrial enterprises complained about a shortage of personnel, although the figure decreased by 5 percentage points compared to June. At the same time, finding both qualified and unqualified workers has become more difficult. This is evidenced by the results of a monthly survey of the Institute of Economic Research and Political Consultations (IED) conducted in July among 472 industrial enterprises.
Ukraine's losses from a full-scale war increased to $198 billion: housing was the most affected
Ukraine's direct losses from a full-scale Russian invasion are already estimated at $197.5 billion. This is 16% more than the previous estimate of November 2024. The housing stock, transport, industry and energy experienced the greatest losses.
Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in the OpenAI data center: an 8 GW project
Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in SB Energy to develop large-scale OpenAI data center Nvidia has agreed to invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank-backed energy company, as part of a large-scale OpenAI data center project in Ohio. In addition to the direct investment, Nvidia will guarantee up to $105 billion in lease payments to OpenAI for the future data center. This is reported by Reuters.
IT-FOPs are losing ground: programming went into the red for the first time
In Ukraine, for the first time, a situation was recorded when more FOPs closed than opened in the field of computer programming. In the second quarter of 2026, the number of terminations exceeded new registrations by 506 entrepreneurs. Despite this, small business in Ukraine generally shows positive dynamics. In the first half of 2026, 140.3 thousand new sole proprietorships were registered in the country, while 100.1 thousand entrepreneurs ceased their activities. Thus, the net increase was 40.2 thousand FOPs. This is reported by Delo.ua with reference to data from dev.ua.
Gasoline has become cheaper in Ukraine: how much does fuel cost at gas stations on August 17
Average prices for gasoline and diesel fuel in Ukraine decreased over the weekend In Ukraine, at the beginning of the new working week, another decrease in fuel prices was recorded. On Monday, August 17, the average price of A-95 gasoline dropped to UAH 80.29 per liter, and diesel fuel to UAH 92.19. This is reported by Ukrinform with reference to data from the Ministry of Finance portal.
Where in Ukraine are the most actively opening businesses: the leading regions of the second quarter
In the second quarter of 2026, entrepreneurial activity increased in all regions of Ukraine. The largest number of new FOPs were registered in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Odesa and Lviv regions. This is reported by the analytical system YC.Market. In total, the 10 leading regions accounted for 51.5 thousand new FOPs, or 66.7% of all registrations for the quarter.
Hryvnia and currency deposits are growing: which banks did Ukrainians choose?
Ukrainians continue to actively place their savings in term deposits. In the first half of 2026, PrivatBank, Oschadbank, and Universal Bank recorded the largest increase in household hryvnia deposits, while Oschadbank became the leader in the currency segment. Financial analyst Andriy Shevchyshyn writes about this.
Binance blocks Russian crypto services due to new EU sanctions
Binance stops processing transactions with 14 crypto platforms that have been sanctioned by the European Union for helping to circumvent restrictions against Russia. The exchange may also block transactions with crypto wallets associated with these services. This was reported by Delo.ua with reference to Binance's message.
Renting houses in the Carpathians: where is the most expensive, and where can you save money
Bukovel remains the most expensive destination for renting a house in the Carpathians, while prices in Verkhovyna have dropped sharply over the year. The cost of renting houses in the Carpathians differs significantly depending on the resort. The highest median prices were recorded in Bukovel, and the cheapest accommodation among popular destinations can be found in Verkhovyna. This is reported by LIGA.net with reference to OLX Real Estate data.
Property owners must pay the tax by September 1: who can receive a fine
Ukrainians who own housing in excess of the established tax-free area must pay real estate tax for 2025. For most owners, the deadline is September 1. Fines and penalties are provided for late payment. This is reported by the Judicial and Legal Gazette.
Elon Musk's payments exceeded the salary of a Tesla employee by 2.5 million times
In 2025, Elon Musk's compensation package at Tesla reached $158 billion, while the median annual salary of the company's employee was 2.52 million times less. Such a gap had a significant impact even on the general salary statistics of top managers in the USA. This is evidenced by research data of analysts of the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Manufacturing Trade Unions (AFL-CIO).
The foreign exchange market is under pressure: the NBU sells more than $1 billion for the fifth week in a row
The National Bank of Ukraine continues to actively sell currency from reserves, supporting the stability of the hryvnia. The National Bank of Ukraine continues to actively support the currency market: for the fifth week in a row, the volume of currency sales by the regulator exceeds $1 billion.
Banks of Ukraine earned a third less in half a year: who remained among the leaders
In the first half of 2026, Ukrainian banks received UAH 54.07 billion in net profit - 32% less than in the same period last year. At the same time, some banks managed to increase their financial results, while 11 institutions ended the first half of the year with losses. This is evidenced by the data of the National Bank of Ukraine.
Ukraine receives less money from employees: remittances fell by another 7%
In the first half of 2026, the volume of private remittances to Ukraine decreased by 6.9% - to $3.684 billion. The largest decrease came from the wages of Ukrainians abroad, while assistance to families increased.
Banks will strengthen control over new and "dormant" FOPs: the details have become known
Starting from August 14, 2026, banks will strengthen control over the operations of newly created and long-term inactive sole proprietorships and legal entities, which financial institutions will assign to a higher risk category.
Lending supports banks' profitability for a year and a half in a row: what NBU statistics show
Lending remains one of the key sources of profitability for Ukrainian banks: the sector has been increasing operating profit for six consecutive quarters, despite rising costs of reserves.
Ukraine introduced sanctions against 13 vessels and 28 companies for illegal export of grain
Ukraine has expanded sanctions pressure on Russian companies, ship owners and captains involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied territories. The new list includes 13 vessels, 11 citizens of the Russian Federation and 28 legal entities related to the transportation and logistics of agricultural products. As reported in the President's Office, on August 14, Volodymyr Zelenskyi implemented the decision of the National Security and Defense Council regarding the application of sanctions.