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The National Bank has updated the corporate governance rules for banks: what will change and what new requirements are introduced
The National Bank of Ukraine reviewed approaches to corporate governance in the banking sector and introduced new recommendations that should bring banks' activities in line with modern international standards. The updated rules emphasize sustainable development, social responsibility, ESG risk management and transparency of financial institutions. The new requirements also take into account the peculiarities of the work of banks during the war and the future post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.
FOP transfers will be limited from August 1: what limits are introduced by banks and who does it apply to
Financial monitoring rules for individual entrepreneurs and companies are changing in Ukraine. Banks will strengthen control over high-risk clients and will gradually introduce limits on the amount of transfers. At the same time, the new rules do not mean the automatic blocking of accounts for all entrepreneurs — the main focus will be on risky transactions that may have signs of using FOPs to hide income or make atypical payments.
Ukrainian youth purchased over 114,000 books under the "eKnyga" program
During the first half of 2026, Ukrainians took advantage of the "eKnyg" state reading support program and purchased more than 114,000 books. The greatest demand is for fiction and non-fiction, and the biggest Ukrainian bookstores and publishing houses are among the sales leaders. We understand how the program works, who used it and which books are chosen by young Ukrainians.
Salaries in Poland: where employees received the biggest increase
Polish employers raise wages only in those industries where production, sales and demand for workers are growing. Earnings increased the most over the year in logistics, while the food industry showed the slowest wage growth.
How to assemble an investment portfolio in Ukraine — a complete guide for beginners
An investment portfolio is not just a collection of stocks or bonds, but a well-thought-out financial strategy that helps preserve and grow capital. A correctly formed portfolio allows you to reduce risks, survive economic crises and gradually achieve financial goals. We understand what an investment portfolio is, why a Ukrainian investor needs it, how to define one's own strategy and where to start on the way to the world of investments.
Canadian company to buy Polish chain Żabka for $8.6 billion
The Canadian company Alimentation Couche-Tard, which owns the Circle K chain of stores, agreed to buy a controlling stake in the largest operator of convenience stores in Poland - the Żabka Group chain. As reported in Couche-Tard, the value of the deal is about 32.62 billion Polish zlotys ($8.6 billion).
Ukraine will need an additional $67.4 billion in international aid in 2027-2029, KSE
The Institute of the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE Institute) published a macroeconomic handbook (Ukraine Macroeconomic Handbook) for the third quarter of 2026 with a forecast of the development of the Ukrainian economy until 2029. This is stated in the analytical report of KSE Institute.
The former CEO of Google invested about $400 million in Ukraine and miltech
The former CEO of Google invested about $400 million in Ukraine and miltech
Salaries in defense technology hit $2,500, study finds
The median salary for Defense Technology (DefTech) professionals in June 2026 is $2,500. This is stated in the DOU study
Prices for soybeans, sunflowers and rapeseed are decreasing: what is happening on the Ukrainian and world markets
Purchase prices for the main oil crops in Ukraine continue to fall. The reason was problems with exports due to attacks on port infrastructure, as well as a decrease in the price of soybeans and rapeseed on world exchanges against the background of an increase in the supply of the new crop.
Banks of Ukraine issued mortgage loans for over UAH 1.5 billion in a month
In May 2026, Ukrainian banks continued to increase mortgage lending, issuing 776 loans for a total amount of over UAH 1.5 billion. The most active loans were issued for housing in the Kyiv region and the capital, and the quality of the mortgage portfolio remains high.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft law on taxation of parcels up to 150 euros
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft law, which changes the rules of taxation of international parcels. The document provides for a new VAT payment model for goods purchased through foreign marketplaces and is part of the harmonization of Ukrainian legislation with EU norms.