NBU gets no official notification of purchase of Ukrainian subsidiary of Sberbank of Russia

10:26, 28.03.2017 1 min read

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has not yet received an official notification from potential investors regarding the purchase of PJSC Sberbank (Kyiv) or relevant documents for the acquisition of a significant stake in the bank, the press service of the central bank has told Interfax-Ukraine.

"The decision on approval of the acquisition of a significant stake in the bank capital, received from any investors, is made within the framework of single regulatory requirements and legislation," the press service noted.

At the same time, the NBU noted it supports the civilized withdrawal of banks with Russian state capital from the Ukrainian market, including through their sale.