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Zelenskyy Forms Ukrainian-Only Commission to Appoint Securities Regulator Members

President Zelenskyy has established a commission composed solely of Ukrainian representatives to select new members of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission, per a May 2026 presidential decree.

What happened

New Voice Ukraine reports that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued presidential decree No. 443 on May 29, 2026, establishing a selection commission made entirely of Ukrainian representatives tasked with appointing members of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission.

The decree represents the first time a fully Ukrainian panel has been formed for this role, highlighting Kyiv's intent to maintain strict Ukrainian control over regulatory appointments in a sector crucial to national financial stability.

While the source does not elaborate on the commission members' identities or selection criteria, the decision coincides with ongoing efforts to uphold institutional integrity during the persistent conflict with Russia and attendant economic pressures.

Known from the source

  • President Zelenskyy signed decree No. 443 on May 29, 2026.
  • The decree establishes a selection commission made entirely of Ukrainian representatives.
  • The commission’s role is to select members of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission.
  • New Voice Ukraine is the source reporting these facts.

What remains unclear

This development may influence regulatory oversight dynamics in Ukraine's securities market, bearing implications for domestic and foreign stakeholders interested in Ukraine's financial sector governance.

What remains unclear: Full text of presidential decree No. 443 to confirm commission structure and powers. Official confirmation of commission member identities. Any government or National Securities and Stock Market Commission statements about this appointment process. Clarify the precise jurisdiction and remit of the commission as outlined in the decree.

Evidence note

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