The Top Finance 2026 Awards Ceremony
On March 4, 2026, the winners of the 'Top Finance-2026' ranking were honored at a ceremony held at the 'Veranda on the Dnipro' restaurant. The event was organized by the magazine 'TOP-100. Ratings of the Largest' and the portal delo.ua. Winners were selected through a two-stage process: an initial online vote by readers, followed by analysis and final selection by an expert jury. The awards recognized the achievements of financial institutions, their leaders, and corporate financial directors. This annual event highlights the resilience and innovation within Ukraine's financial sector.
The ceremony was hosted by Oksana Gutsait, the well-known presenter of 'Facts' on ICTV and the 'United News' marathon. Danilo Hetmantsev, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy, delivered a welcoming address, emphasizing the critical role of financial stability:
“Today, the stability of the financial system is not just dry numbers in reports. It is about salaries paid on time to our military, pensions for our retirees, and the state fulfilling all its social obligations. As chairman of the relevant committee, I understand well the colossal work behind this resilience.” - Danilo Hetmantsev
In addition to Hetmantsev, congratulations were offered by Yurii Gusiev, Editor-in-Chief of 'Top-100. Ratings of the Largest' magazine, and Olha Vasylevska-Smahliuk, Deputy Chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy. Tetiana Smirnova, General Director of Media Bureau Ekonomika+, noted:
“Today we honor leaders who do not just manage finances—they shape strategy, ensure stability, and create a foundation for development in the face of constant challenges. It is a great honor for us to unite this professional community and create a space where achievements, experience, and integrity are recognized.” - Tetiana Smirnova
Award Winners
Winners were announced across multiple categories. The 'Top 30 Financial Directors of Ukraine' ranking recognized:
- Tetiana Tymchenko (Nova Poshta)
- Yuliia Ponomarenko (Ab Inbev Efes Ukraine)
- Kostiantyn Shkoliarenko (PUMB)
- Maia Vasylenko (IDS Ukraine)
- Serhii Maksyuta (Sense Bank)
- Taras Shydlyk (Starlight Media)
- Taras Mokhnytsia (TAS Agro)
- Tetiana Samonenko (Brocard-Ukraine)
Among leaders of financial institutions, awards were presented to:
- Serhii Chernenko (PUMB)
- Andrii Semchenko (SK INGO)
- Carlos de Cordou (Credit Agricole Bank)
- and others.
Specifically, the winning banks in their respective nominations were:
- PUMB
- PrivatBank
- Bank Pivdennyi
- Ukreximbank
- Raiffeisen Bank
- Sense Bank
- Oschadbank
Ukreximbank also received a special distinction in the 'Efficiency in Managing NPA & NPL' category, while NovaPay won for 'Best Financial Solution for Entrepreneurs'.
Among insurance companies, the winners were:
- Arsenal Strakhuvannia
- ARX
- Ingo
- SG Tas
- Universalna
- VUSO
- MetLife
The insurance company Oranta was honored in the special category 'Leader in Insurance for Individuals'. Non-banking financial institutions were also recognized: NovaPay, MasterCard, OTP Leasing, and Moneyveo received awards in their respective categories.
Event partners included the 'Veranda on the Dnipro' restaurant (hospitality partner), Starlight Media (general information partner), and Maison Castel (wine partner). Media partners for the ceremony were ICTV, 1+1 media, We-Ukraine+, Kyiv 24, Focus, and others. The full list of winners is published on the delo.ua website.
The 'Top Finance-2026' awards ceremony served as a significant event for acknowledging the accomplishments of Ukraine's financial sphere, particularly under current challenging conditions. The emphasis by government representatives on financial system stability and the importance of social obligations underscores the necessity of supporting the financial sector to ensure the country's economic stability. Recognizing industry leaders also helps elevate management standards and fosters the development of financial institutions in Ukraine.