Even during the full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s financial system has kept working.
Banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and stock markets continued to provide essential services to the economy.
But can the financial sector give businesses enough money to grow? Loans are still expensive and hard to get, the stock market is almost inactive, and the pension system is not helping provide long-term investment. Small businesses rely on government programs, while medium-sized businesses have little access to affordable financing.
This discussion will focus on how to make the financial system work for the economy. Which tools and institutions can help businesses get long-term, cheaper capital and make the financial sector a driver of growth?