In accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On amendments to certain legislation Acts of Ukraine regarding simplification of investments attraction and implementation of new financial instruments” new regulation of organized exchange market in Ukraine was introduced. Thus, since June 1, 2021 the amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On commodity Exchange” took effect. In accordance to the provisions of this Law, starting from today legal conditions of creation and operation of commodity exchanges on the territory of Ukraine have been significantly expanded and improved.

Ukrainian Energy Exchange, which now is the center of organized trading of energy resources, obtained the Licenses, regulated operation of the exchange in accordance with legislative changes.

The National Securities and Stock Market Commission, which become the regulator of exchange trading, in accordance to final and transitional provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On amendments to certain legislation Acts of Ukraine regarding simplification of investments attraction and implementation of new financial instruments” issued the Licenses to the LLC Ukrainian Energy Exchange:

  • on provision of professional activities on organized commodity markets – activity on organizing of commodity trading on the commodity exchanges;
  • on conduction of professional activities on the capital markets – clearing activity to determine obligations, which allows you to control payments between market participants and guarantee the implementation of agreements.

Thus, a commodity exchange has been created in Ukraine, which fully complies with modern norms and standards. Ukrainian Energy Exchange since now have acquired a status of commodity exchange on the organized energy market, which each year demonstrates a stable growth of trading volumes.

“Today, with no exaggeration, starts a new phase of development of exchange market in Ukraine. Ukraine Energy Exchange has pass a long way and becomes an important player on the energy market, where competitive trades are takes place, as a result of which, market prices are formed. The transition to new rules gives impetus to the development of new convenient trading tools and products. All this significantly contributes to the development of the market and improving the investment attractiveness of Ukraine”, - said Chairman of the Exchange Committee of LLC Ukrainian Energy Exchange Oleksii Dubovskyi.