Low entry requirements mean that too many small banks remain in Ukraine, blocking the consolidation the industry needs Subscribe

The results of the Consumer Confidence Index in Ukraine consistently demonstrate a strong connection to the volatile political situation More

The CEO of the Generali-Garant insurance company on the recent tie-up with Italy’s Generali and the growth of Ukraine’s immature but burgeoning insurance market Subscribe

Having the right law firm on your side in Ukraine can be one of the most useful tools in a company’s armoury, so taking care in your choice of legal representation is a must Subscribe

Donetsk region is already reponsible for 10% of Ukraine’s personal banking business, but this figure is set to grow as salaries rise on the back of strong industrial growth Subscribe

A legal guide to Eurobond placements, international financing and securitisation in Ukraine More

Despite all the hype about unparalleled growth, most Ukrainian banks are stuck for options when it comes to a critical resource - liquidity More

The recent emergence of credit bureaux in Ukraine as a way for banks to assess clients’ creditworthiness is a welcome development Subscribe

The CEO of Kreditprombank gives perspectives on the future of corporate & retail banking in Ukraine, the importance of international capital and views on the sector’s future Subscribe

Raiffeisen Bank Aval’s chairman on post-merger strategies, the retail business and risk management Subscribe

With its explosive growth rates, retail banking is unquestionably the prime driver of the sector in Ukraine - but the party won’t last forever Subscribe

Ukraine’s banking sector boom has seen international players move in to get a slice of the country’s economic boom. But there is only a limited number of buyers and ROE is limited, so high asset prices won’t last Subscribe

As the days of the hryvnia’s peg to the dollar look numbered, banks need to start looking more closely at foreign currency risk Subscribe

The stock market has been staunchly confident throughout the political crisis More

The long-held suspicions that the markets are learning to ignore the political bickering are being confirmed by Ukraine’s high economic and market performance despite the ongoing War of the Viktors Subscribe

With the hryvnia effectively pegged to the US dollar which is still weakening against the euro, Ukraine could potentially benefit on the export front but trade barriers leave this in the realms of theory Subscribe

Mergers, takeovers and privatisation deals have all increased in numbers in recent times, but lack of transparency is still acting as a brake on greater activity Subscribe

A guide to the regulations, conventions and practices of conducting Mergers & Acquisitions in Ukraine Subscribe

As the growth of credit continues unabated in Ukraine, banks now face the need to secure stable and economic sources of funding Subscribe

The failure of the Ukrsotsbank-Banca Intesa deal is perhaps a sign of foreign investors re-evaluating the high premiums recently paid for prime Ukrainian business assets Subscribe

The real estate construction frenzy and lower interest rates mean that the mortgage sector in Ukraine is booming. But will interest rates drop to the point where it can truly become a mass market? Subscribe

Ukraine’s retail credit market is growing at a phenomenal rate and despite emerging market risks, it is unlikely to slow down any time soon Subscribe

As one of the last countries to join the world of capitalist market forces, Ukraine has the opportunity to fast-track itself to economic parity with its neighbours. But the politicians will have to learn to play the game too Subscribe

While Ukraine still exhibits post-Soviet suspicion of insurance as a necessary function, attitudes are changing and the market is growing with the help of foreign players Subscribe

As the sale of Ukraine’s number four bank to Italy’s Banca Intesa SanPaolo slips past deadline, the industry considers rising values as a major factor Subscribe

The bond market in Ukraine has been in full swing since the early years of the decade. There is money to be made, but it’s not for the faint-hearted or the small-timer More

How a Canadian-funded project is helping Ukraine’s government develop the tools it needs for more effective long-range economic forecasting and analysis Subscribe

Ukraine’s banking system is set to change dramatically, but it could go in either the direction of Russia’s banks or Central Europe’s. Here’s why Subscribe

EU entry is still a distant goal for Ukraine but the prospect of eventual membership is being kept alive, albeit with caveats, by the country’s political leaders Subscribe

Greater utilisation of available international credit for energy efficiency and SME finance could have positive consequences for the economy and become an even healthier product line for banks Subscribe

The recent sputtering of the Shanghai bourse demonstrated that in some ways, less developed markets like Ukraine’s can turn out to be a safer bet Subscribe

There was much comment last week on the expected increase in the minimum wage and pensions. More

TAS-Kommerzbank buys for USD 735 million, analysts say premium paid by Swedbank to gain foothold in emerging Ukrainian market Subscribe