Zelensky promised foreign bankers the independence of the NBU and cooperation with the IMF
On May 14, the elected President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky met with the heads of leading foreign banks (FLIFI) and representatives of the Independent Association of Banks of Ukraine, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports.
Zelensky's press service reported this.
The meeting was attended by representatives of Raiffeisen Bank Aval, Pravex Bank - Intesa Sanpaolo, Ukrsibbank - BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, City Group, SEB, Piraeus, Credit West Bank, ProCredit Bank, Alfa Bank, Deutsche Bank, as well as members of the Ze-team - Aivaras Abromavicius, Alexander Danilyuk, Andrey Bogdan, Ivan Bakanov, Victoria Strakhova.
“Vladimir Zelensky assured that as president he will be a guarantor to every major investor. The newly elected head of state also emphasized that he considers it a priority to ensure macroeconomic stability through the independence of the NBU, cooperation with the IMF and adherence to a balanced policy in the field of public finance,” the press service noted.
Zelensky supported the opinion of the banking community that judicial reform is the cornerstone for attracting investment. He also advocated reform of corporate governance in state-owned banks, which would eliminate political influence on them.
The newly elected president expressed hope for a reduction in rates on bank loans for both corporate businesses and households.
“Reducing lending rates will be a boost to economic growth. Because now people are scared and don’t trust banks,” he said.
In turn, the bankers noted that they expect the president to support and maintain the reforms launched by the NBU, reform the judicial system and search for points of economic growth.
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