As of 1 August 2013, the banking sector reported a net profit of almost UAH 2 billion.
Owing to a sustained increase in banks' income, which reached UAH 93 billion in the first seven months of 2013, the banking sector delivered a profitable performance. In July, banks' income hit a record of UAH 14 billion in the reporting year.
An increase in the income and net profit was driven by a rise in banks' interest income.
Breakdown of income and expenses of Ukrainian banks as of August 1, 2013:
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As of 1 August 2013, 177 Ukrainian banks (public joint-stock companies) held the license granted by the National Bank of Ukraine to perform banking activity, 1 bank whereof was licensed as a remedial bank.