Ukraine continues to optimize the public sector, reducing the number of assets in ownership. Minister of Economy Yulia Sviridenko confirmed that the state is ready to consider the sale of the bank's meaning and Ukrnafta's share. This step is part of a broader strategy aimed at leaving the state only strategically important enterprises.
Currently, seven state -owned banks are operating in Ukraine, which together control more than 50% of the banking market. This significantly exceeds the recommended international rate in 25%. The list includes such banks as:
- Privatbank,
- Savings Bank,
- Ukreximbank,
- Ukrgasbank,
- The meaning of the bank,
- PIN bank,
- Motorbank.
However, a significant reduction in this list is planned. As Prime Minister Denis Shmigal noted, the state is not going to privatize Oschadbank and Ukreximbank. Other banks, including the meaning of the bank, are already negotiating, and potential buyers are foreign investors.
Ukrgasbank also draws the attention of international players. Even before the war, an agreement was reached to enter the International Financial Corporation (IFC) to its capital with a share of 25%.
The modernization of Ukrnafta is one of the key areas of reform of the energy sector of Ukraine. According to Sviridenko, the private sector is able to restore unprofitable companies more effectively. Therefore, the sale of part of this asset looks like a logical step to attract investment and modernize the industry.
In addition to banks and energy, the government considers the possibility of public-private partnership in the field of port infrastructure. In particular, one of the Black Sea ports can be transferred to the concession. According to Sviridenko, both Ukrainian and international investors have already expressed interest in this.
