NBU and EBRD Unveil Guidance Note on Financial Inclusion and Reintegration for Financial Institutions Employing Ukrainian War Veterans

Under the leadership of the National Bank of Ukraine and with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the international consultancy Korn Ferry has developed a guidance note to support Ukrainian financial institutions in becoming more inclusive, safer, and more accessible employers (hereinafter referred to as the "Guidance Note"), which outlines recommendations for financial institutions that hire Ukrainian war veterans.

On 5 February 2025, NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyy met with an EBRD team led by EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso and EBRD Managing Director for Financial Institutions Francis Malige. They officially presented the Guidance Note, which will help enhance Ukrainian financial institutions’ inclusiveness as employers and improve their safety and accessibility for veterans and other groups affected by the war. The Guidance Note includes a practical implementation toolkit.