Banking sector in Ukraine: The keys to resilience in wartime

Russia`s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 has led to massive humanitarian suffering and economic damage.

Even under these most difficult circumstances, the banking sector seems to remain stable for the time-being. The National Bank of Ukraine introduced different financial restrictions on the sector, but the payment system continues to function.

Nevertheless, the war challenges the very foundations of the sector. Non-performing loans are mounting because of the huge economic crisis.

All in all, the following questions arise: Why is the sector so  resilient? What should be done to help Ukrainian banks to withstand the storm? Which challenges lie ahead? How can Ukraine and its international partners tackle these challenges?

The German Economic Team and the Centre for Economic Strategy invite you to discuss this topic with international and Ukrainian experts in a Zoom-event. The event will take place on April 28 at 16:00 (CEST).

For registration please fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

This event is conducted in English and Ukrainian with simultaneous interpretation.

Please find the schedule here (in CEST):

16:00-16:15 Introductory remarks:

• Robert Kirchner, Deputy Team Leader, German Economic Team

16:15-17:00 Discussion: Invited participants

• Pervin Dadashova, Director of Financial Stability Department, National Bank of Ukraine
• Alexander Pavlov, Deputy Head Ukraine, Head of FI Eastern Europe, EBRD
• Olexandr Pysaruk, Head of Board, Raiffeisen Bank
• Roman Sulzhyk, Member of the Supervisory Board, PrivatBank
• Garry Poluschkin, Project Manager Ukraine, German Economic Team

Moderator: Maria Repko, Deputy Director, Centre for Economic Strategy

17:00-17:10: Q&A