Andriy Pyshnyy, the Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, has suggested that the compensation for the former owners of the nationalized PrivatBank may surpass $2 billion. This figure includes the expropriated assets of Ihor Kolomoisky and Hennadiy Boholiubov, who were previously involved in the banking sector. The compensation is part of the ongoing process of nationalizing PrivatBank, which was taken over by the state due to its financial instability and regulatory violations.
The announcement has raised questions about the implications for Ukraine’s financial system and the potential impact on the broader economy. Pyshnyy emphasized that the compensation is a necessary step to ensure the stability of the bank and to protect the interests of its depositors. However, the exact amount and the legal framework surrounding the compensation remain under discussion. This development underscores the complexities of state intervention in the financial sector and the challenges of balancing economic stability with legal and ethical considerations.