OTP BANK joined a private bond financing initiative to support veteran-owned businesses
OTP BANK JSC has joined a unique joint initiative launched by the NGO “Association of ATO Veteran Entrepreneurs” and the financial company “K2000”, operating under the FinStream brand — “Support for Veteran-Owned Businesses”. The initiative aims to attract investment through the issuance of corporate bonds with a 6% annual yield, with the proceeds to be directed toward supporting veterans who are developing their own businesses.
The project’s goal is to facilitate the economic reintegration of defenders, support their entrepreneurial initiatives, and encourage the creation of new jobs. This model combines a strong social impact with an opportunity for investors to earn returns.
“Today, veteran entrepreneurship is emerging as a new driver of economic growth and the development of a modern business environment in Ukraine. Individuals returning from the frontlines demonstrate a high level of responsibility, discipline, and leadership — qualities that define strong entrepreneurs. As a bank, we focus on developing financial instruments that help individuals start and scale their businesses. Private veteran bonds are an effective mechanism that combines investment potential with business development and job creation. For us, this is an investment in human capital and sustainable economic growth,” said Volodymyr Mudryi, Chairman of the Management Board of OTP BANK.
Supporting Ukrainian defenders and veterans is of great importance to the Bank. In April 2024, OTP BANK, together with other Ukrainian banks, joined the Charter on Financial Inclusion and Reintegration of Veterans. The document provides the implementation of inclusive HR policies, the creation of safe workplaces, and support for clients who employ or serve veterans.
The Bank also supports social and medical initiatives aimed at helping Ukrainian heroes and all those injured as a result of the war. Among its key long-term projects is support for Superhumans Center — a rehabilitation, treatment, and prosthetics center for Ukrainians who have sustained severe injuries due to hostilities. Since the beginning of the partnership in 2023, the Center has received more than UAH 44.8 million in charitable support from OTP BANK. The Bank also runs its own charitable program, OTP Bank Helps Ukraine, which brings together banking and volunteer initiatives to support Ukrainians, including defenders.
The total contribution of OTP Group in Ukraine to support the state and its people since February 2022 has exceeded UAH 300.5 million.
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Public Joint Stock Company OTP Bank is a subsidiary of OTP Bank, which is the largest independent Central-Eastern-European banking group. JSC OTP Bank is one of the largest domestic banks, a recognized leader in the financial sector of Ukraine. The Bank provides a full range of financial services to corporate and private customers, as well as to small and medium enterprises. The bank entered the Ukrainian market in 1998, and since then it enjoys a staunch reputation of socially responsible, reliable and stable institution providing its consumers with services of European quality standard.
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