On July 2, 2025, leading voices from the financial and investment sectors gathered in London for the 4th annual Ukrainian Banking Day, hosted at Hogan Lovells law offices. The forum was officially supported by the Embassy of Ukraine in the UK and the Independent Association of Banks of Ukraine, drawing over 150 senior business executives for a full day of strategic dialogue and insight.

Piraeus Bank Ukraine was proud to be a sponsor of this year’s event, reaffirming its commitment to Ukraine’s financial sector and long-term recovery. The event featured four in-depth sessions, each tackling key challenges and growth opportunities within Ukraine’s banking and investment landscape.

One of the day’s sessions, titled “Priority Sectors and Growth Opportunities as Identified by Key Market Players”, was moderated by Yannis Kyriakopoulos, Chairman of the Management Board at Piraeus Bank Ukraine. He ensured a dynamic, solutions-driven dialogue, bringing together both analytical depth and real-world banking insights.

The session gathered an exceptional panel of experts to explore the current banking environment in Ukraine, future investment priorities, and strategies to strengthen trust with international stakeholders.

Panelists included:

1.    Aleksander Petrov, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, who presented insights from McKinsey’s latest report on Ukrainian banking;
2.    Iryna Starominska, Chair of the Board at Universal Bank / Monobank, who highlighted digital innovations and customer-centric strategies;
3.    Alexander McWhorter, CEO of Citi Ukraine, and Oleksandr Duda, Head of Capital Markets at Ukrsibbank BNP Paribas Group, who focused on IFI support, liquidity, and government programs;
4.    Andrii Moiseienko, Director of Corporate Business at Ukreximbank, who addressed sector-specific recovery strategies;
5.    Jonathan Melliss, Associate Director at Sigma7 Alaco, who shared perspectives on integrity risk, due diligence, and investor perceptions.

Topics covered included macroeconomic resilience, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and the importance of proactive transparency to unlock post-war investment. Panelists emphasized that Ukrainian banks must continue to evolve and lead the way in building confidence among global investors and international institutions.

Piraeus Bank Ukraine is proud to contribute to Ukraine’s financial future and to actively support initiatives that promote dialogue, trust, and sustainable investment in the region.