Speaking to a group of bank depositors who have gathered for a rally, Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine Stepan Kubiv informed them about the initiative to set up a Public Council at the National Bank of Ukraine and NBU regional branches.

"The Public Council shall comprise legal experts, economists, financial experts and representatives from banking associations and anti-corruption initiatives. The efficient operation of this Council will enable self-starters to participate directly in solving the most challenging financial issues, in particular, those related to deposits, foreign exchange loans, mortgage loans and debt recovery companies' activities.

In addition, Mr Stepan Kubiv invited representatives of pressure groups who are willing to join the Public council to submit application forms by April 30, 2014, so that the council will be formed in May and its first meeting will be held without delay.

Mr Stepan Kubiv put forward a proposal to hold the meetings of the Public council several times a month with his participation and participation of chiefs of the relevant departments of the National Bank of Ukraine to discuss pressing issues that need to be addressed.

The meeting participants welcomed the Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine’s to set up the Public council, expressed their willingness to participate directly in solving financial issues and exercising public control over activities of the National Bank.