Ukreximbank, which plays a systemic role in ensuring Ukraine’s financial stability, has received a prestigious award from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) — “Most Active Issing Bank in Ukraine” under the Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP).
The award was presented during the 2026 EBRD Annual Meeting and Business Forum held in Riga. Each year, the EBRD recognizes its most successful partner banks based on their performance in trade finance.
The award confirms Ukreximbank’s key role in:
“Receiving this award is a recognition of our team’s daily work to support Ukrainian businesses and the economy during wartime. As a state-owned bank, we feel a special responsibility for maintaining financial system stability and ensuring the continuity of foreign trade. We are grateful to the EBRD for its trust, strategic partnership, and the instruments that enable us to support Ukrainian companies, their competitiveness, and the country’s recovery,” said Chairman of the Management Board of Ukreximbank Viktor Ponomarenko.
Ukreximbank has been an active participant in the EBRD Trade Facilitation Programme since 2007. Within this cooperation, the Bank provides its clients with:
This enables Ukrainian companies to confidently access international markets, minimize commercial and political risks, and maintain stable export and import operations even in times of crisis.
Cooperation with the EBRD under the TFP is one of the key instruments supporting Ukraine’s economy. It provides businesses with access to financing and contributes to the development of strategically important sectors, including:
“The EBRD award is of special importance to us, as it reflects not only the scale of our operations but also the high level of trust international partners place in Ukreximbank as a reliable financial institution in Ukraine. We consistently develop trade finance instruments to ensure that Ukrainian businesses can operate in global markets even under the most challenging conditions. Supporting exporters and importers, as well as strengthening the country’s economic resilience, remain our strategic priorities,” commented Member of the Management Board of Ukreximbank Viktoriia Masna.
The award highlights Ukreximbank’s leading position in trade finance and its significant contribution to supporting Ukraine’s international trade amid war and economic challenges.
Background
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution established in 1991 to support the development of a market economy and sustainable growth. The EBRD is one of the largest international investors in Ukraine that actively supports infrastructure, energy, financial sector and private business development projects. The EBRD also contributes to the reforms’ implementation, energy efficiency and restoring Ukraine's economy.
Ukreximbank is Ukraine’s state bank and a leading financier of businesses and critical sectors, channeling capital into projects that deliver a strategic impact on the country’s recovery and long-term growth. The Bank is steadily expanding cooperation with international financial institutions and leading export credit agencies, providing guarantees and project finance that reduce risk and help Ukrainian companies access global partners and markets. Ukreximbank continues to scale up lending and a full range of banking services for corporate clients and mid-sized businesses, particularly those engaged in export-import operations and other priority industries, as well as for other banks. A dedicated focus is also placed on deeper cooperation with municipalities and financing regional needs, strengthening community resilience and supporting infrastructure development.
