FUIB has joined the Charter for Financial Inclusion and Reintegration of Veterans implemented by the National Bank of Ukraine and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development under the joint Memorandum of Understanding.
The MoU between the NBU and EBRD outlines cooperation between the institutions to ensure coherence of the financial sector in implementing standards for inclusive activities and services, provide support and re-socialisation of war veterans in Ukraine.
The Charter’s standards are designed to make banks more accessible to hundreds of thousands of veterans, both as clients and employees.
“The Charter is an effective tool that will unite banks around helping veterans and their families. The opportunities of civilians and veterans should be equal. I am convinced that together with the EBRD and the entire banking system, we will be able to effectively promote the availability and barrier-free access to financial services for all citizens,”
said the NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyy.
Having joined the Charter, FUIB solidified its commitment to inclusive policy, reintegration of war veterans, and business transformation towards equally accessible financial services for any and all customers.
FUIB’s Board Chairman Serhiy Chernenko said:
“There are many military servicemen with serious injuries and disabilities in Ukraine. We are developing a social platform for helping the defenders integrate into job market, financial processes, and social life upon retirement from the military. FUIB will also pay special attention to financial education of veterans, counselling on employment, finance management, business setup, as well as ensure the accessible and comfortable service for absolutely everybody. We’re waiting for the return of our conscripted colleagues. We continue to pay them salaries, keep their positions, and employ disabled war veterans. FUIB collaborates with organisations that support veterans and their families to ensure more effective financial and economic inclusion. The Banking Charter is a powerful tool for influence, providing more opportunities for positive changes in Ukraine.”
