On February 23, as part of the AUB Club project, representatives of the financial sector met with Serhiy Nikolaychuk, First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine.
The meeting was moderated by Serhiy Mamedov, Vice President of the Association of Ukrainian Banks.
During the meeting, Serhiy Nikolaychuk answered key questions about the development of the financial sector.
In particular, they discussed:
— macroeconomic prospects and the strategic horizon for 2026–2028. Even in the context of full-scale war, Ukraine’s financial system remains macrofinancially stable, which is an important foundation for economic recovery;
— the development of lending as a driver of economic recovery. Priority areas include financing the energy sector, the defense industry, the agricultural sector, and the processing industry, as well as the development of project lending;
— European integration of the financial sector and the gradual implementation of EU standards in banking regulation, which should be done in a measured manner without reducing the creditworthiness of banks;
— consolidation of the financial market and the role of professional associations that help shape a consolidated market position and maintain effective dialogue with the regulator;
— technological changes in the payment segment, where banks are increasingly interacting and competing with non-bank payment service providers, which stimulates innovation and improves service quality.
Such meetings are important for the financial sector, as they help establish open dialogue between the market and the regulator, promote better understanding of positions and challenges, and strengthen professional interaction.
During the meeting, Andriy Dubas, President of the Association of Ukrainian Banks, presented Serhiy Nikolaychuk with an award “for his significant contribution to the development and strengthening of Ukraine’s financial sector on the path to European integration.”
Thank you for your many years of cooperation, openness to dialogue, and meaningful conversation. We look forward to future meetings!
