It is now an outpost of financial stability and a lifesaver for the economy. 2/4  BIS central bankers' speeches  Cashless payments are gradually becoming commonplace in Ukraine. Thanks to the numerous initiatives the NBU launched while I was in office, the share of cashless payments among all transactions involving payment cards increased from 39% to 55%.
The NBU has become even more transparent and open. The NBU’s current policy is based on a dialogue with banks and nonbank financial institutions, businesses, the expert community, the international community, the media, and our other partners and clients. The NBU’s achievements were recognized by the international professional financial community through a prestigious award from the Central Banking Awards, in the category of transparency.