From today, the amendments, introduced by the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the simplification of the currency purchase for certain transactions, come into effect; the demand for currency for these transactions will not have the destabilizing influence over the situation on the currency market, UNN reports quoting the regulator’s press office.
NBU reports that it is permitted to purchase foreign currency for business entities through loan funds in hryvnia, attracted against state guarantees for the purpose of fulfilment of programs, related with defensive capacity and security of the state.
The National Bank also introduced the simplified procedure of foreign currency purchase for repayment of interests to the foreign investor, accrued on the balance of the investment account.
The respective amendments are stipulated by NBU Board Resolution dd. 14 March 2017 №22 “On Introduction of Amendments to Certain Regulatory Acts of the National Bank of Ukraine”. They will come into effect on 16 March 2017.
