Today, on March 21, Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine Stepan Kubiv met with the depositors and customers of BANK FORUM PJSC, which had recently been put into the category of insolvent banks and to which the provisional administration had been appointed by the Deposit Guarantee Fund.
The depositors and customers of BANK FORUM PJSC asked the central bank to assist in putting this financial institution back on a sound footing and, among other things, take into account their proposals on how to help the bank resume its operation and meet its obligations to customers.
Mr Stepan Kubiv informed the depositors and customers about the actual state of things in BANK FORUM PJSC. He also explained to them that in a short time it was impossible to carry out audits in all the banks, rehabilitate the banking sector and address the problems that have been looming on the horizon for years.
According to him, for the bank to resume its normal operation it is necessary to carry out an audit in the bank that will paint a realistic picture of its financial standing, redress imbalances in its liabilities and assets, and attract new potential investors. To date, some investors have already come up with proposals.
"I have been working in the National Bank for three weeks. Being aware of all the responsibility I have taken, I will keep my promise made to the people at Maidan," he said, pointing out that every single kopiyka held in deposits entrusted to banks won’t be lost.
"I am open to further dialogue. I suggest holding a meeting with the Action Group to pave the way for constructive cooperation, and take this opportunity to coordinate further steps to tackle the current problems and keep the depositors of BANK FORUM PJSC updated," emphasized the Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine.
Later that day, Mr Stepan Kubiv met with the public group representing the depositors and customers of BANK FORUM PJSC. The meeting was held at the National Bank of Ukraine. The meeting participants discussed the current situation in the financial institution and made the decision to set up the Action Group that would exercise control and keep the public informed about the state of things in this bank.