Alexander Yakovlev, Managing Partner of Moore Kyiv, Ukraine, was appointed Co-Chair of the European Business Association (EBA) Committee on Currency Regulation and Financial Services. Together with Vadym Romaniuk, Head of Banking and Financial Services Practice at PwC Legal in Ukraine, he will coordinate the work of the Committee focused on advancing the financial services market and promoting effective dialogue between business and regulators.
The Committee’s Role in Developing Financial Sector
The EBA Committee on Currency Regulation and Financial Services brings together representatives from banking, financial services, legal, and consulting sectors. It provides a structured forum for professional dialogue with regulators and supports alignment of business positions on:
- Currency liberalization — a key tool to strengthen Ukraine’s international competitiveness;
- Development of a transparent and efficient financial services market;
- Harmonization of regulatory norms with European standards;
- Improved business-government engagement, including with the National Bank of Ukraine and other financial regulators.
In the current context of financial system transformation and Ukraine’s gradual integration with the EU, the Committee plays a critical role in shaping consolidated business positions and initiating changes that will define the future regulatory landscape.
Moore Kyiv, Ukraine: Expertise and Partnership
Alexander Yakovlev’s appointment as Co-Chair highlights Moore Kyiv, Ukraine’s recognized expertise in financial regulation and fintech advocacy. It also reflects the high level of trust from business partners and regulators in Moore’s contribution to strategic discussions and regulatory development within the dialogue between business and government institutions.
For Moore Kyiv, Ukraine, this appointment is more than recognition — it is a strategic opportunity to influence regulatory decisions that shape the future of Ukraine’s financial services market and contribute to building a transparent, competitive and integrated regulatory environment aligned with international best practices.
