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Showcase event "Compliance in Ukraine: role, tools, challenges and future of the profession"

info@org.ua (UNIC Team) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Would you like to hear about real-life compliance case studies, practical solutions, and approaches that work in leading companies?

We invite you to the showcase event "Compliance in Ukraine: role, tools, challenges and future of the profession", which will take place on 12 June as part of UNIC’s Business Integrity Month.

This is a live professional dialogue that will bring together a community of practitioners to discuss the present and future of compliance in Ukraine. Together with representatives from leading companies, we will discuss practical tools, successful case studies and solutions that help businesses build an effective compliance system.

We will combine short case studies from market leaders, discussions of real-life business dilemmas in the field of compliance, and interactive engagement with participants.

Representatives from Kyivstar, Porsche Ukraine, AB InBev Efes Ukraine, METRO Cash & Carry Ukraine, SKF Ukraine and Kinstellar will share their practices and approaches.

Event partners: Kyivstar, Porsche Ukraine and Kinstellar.

Where: Kyiv; the venue will be communicated to registered participants + option to join online

When: 12 June | 11:00–14:20

Registration: https://forms.gle/GFG5P5LL5QYAMrGW9

Places are limited. Participation in the event will be confirmed separately following review of the registration form.

Contact: Mariana Teklyuk, mariana.tekliuk@unic.org.ua

Business Integrity Month is organised with the support of the main general partner – the VKURSI big data platform – as well as general partners Arzinger, SPP Development Ukraine and International Medical Corps Ukraine.

Media partners: American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, European Business Association.

Event "State-owned companies in transformation: corporate governance, compliance and institutional resilience"

info@org.ua (UNIC Team) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

We invite you to the event "State-owned companies in transformation: corporate governance, compliance and institutional resilience", which will take place on 8 June in Kyiv as part of UNIC’s Business Integrity Month. The event’s host partners are NEC ‘Ukrenergo’ and the S. Nizhny Kyiv School of Public Administration.

The reform of corporate governance in state-owned companies has long since gone beyond formal changes to legislation. Today, it is a matter of management effectiveness, transparency, accountability and trust in the public sector.

Representatives from government bodies, state-owned companies, international organisations, the expert community and the companies themselves will discuss the practical experience of reforms, the role of compliance, and the challenges faced by state-owned companies during the transformation process.

The discussion will focus on:

• the role of supervisory boards, management and the state in ensuring effective governance;

• compliance as a tool for risk management and fostering a culture of integrity;

• the independence of the compliance function and its interaction with senior management and supervisory boards;

• practical case studies of compliance implementation in state-owned companies.

The event will be moderated by Lana Sinichkina, Chair of the UNIC Supervisory Board and Partner at Arzinger.

Detailed programme of the event: https://surl.li/sogtaw

Speakers at the event include representatives of the international organisation the OECD, senior officials from the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (NACP), the National Securities and Stock Market Commission, the State Property Fund of Ukraine, the VKURSI big data platform, as well as heads of compliance departments at state-owned companies — Ukroboronprom, Ukrenergo, AOZ/DOT, Ukrzaliznytsia, Prozorro and Medzakupivli of Ukraine.

Where: Kyiv, venue to be confirmed for registered participants + online access available

When: 8 June | 14:00–18:00

Registration: https://forms.gle/jckjMJZesxL1Yui29

We invite you to join us for a professional discussion next week!

Contact: Yulia Vrublevska, yuliia.vrublevska@unic.org.ua

Business Integrity Month is organised with the support of the main general partner — the VKURSI big data platform — as well as general partners Arzinger, SPP Development Ukraine and International Medical Corps Ukraine.

The information partners for Business Integrity Month are: the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine and the European Business Association.

Event: “Ukraine’s Agricultural Sector: Challenges or New Opportunities? Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Compliance?”

info@org.ua (UNIC Team) — Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

We invite you to the event “Ukraine’s Agricultural Sector: Challenges or New Opportunities? Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Compliance?”, which will take place on 4 June in Kyiv as part of UNIC’s Business Integrity Month, with the support of our hosting partner KPMG Ukraine and our industry partner Continental Farmers Group.

The event will take the form of a case study and will involve a small group of participants discussing practical approaches and real-life case studies from the agricultural sector.

The discussion will focus on:

• Traceability as a passport to global markets: how compliance in agribusiness is changing access to the EU market.

• How to work effectively on launching new initiatives. Verifying farmers. Engaging with the external environment.

• Preparing for ISO certification: is it worth starting now?

The event will be moderated by Olena Makarenko, Partner, Risk Management and ESG Advisory Services, KPMG in Ukraine.

Case studies will be presented by Nibulon, BASF, and CFG. We are planning a fruitful discussion amongst professionals behind closed doors. In addition to sharing experiences, we would also like to identify key areas for further planning of collective action and the network’s work. We look forward to welcoming not only network members but also all interested experts in the field of compliance within the agricultural sector.

Where: Kyiv

When: June 4 | 14:00–16:00 (coffee and cookies will be waiting for you 20 minutes before the start of the event).

As places at this event are limited, please remember to register via the following link: https://forms.gle/PVJBrV5Wj5VCuQzN6

Contact: Iryna Yehorova, iryna.yehorova@unic.org.ua

The event is organised with the support of the main general partner — the VKURSI big data platform — as well as general partners Arzinger, SPP Development Ukraine and International Medical Corps Ukraine.

The information partners for the Month are: the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine and the European Business Association.

Event “Integrity in the Pharmaceutical Sector: Challenges, Risks and Practical Solutions”

info@org.ua (UNIC Team) — Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

We invite you to the event “Integrity in the Pharmaceutical Sector: Challenges, Risks and Practical Solutions”, which will take place on 4 June in Kyiv as part of UNIC’s Business Integrity Month. The event is supported by our hosting partner, Arzinger, and our industry partner, Servier Ukraine.

Today’s pharmaceutical market is no longer just about product quality. It is about trust, transparency, reputation, and a company’s ability to operate within the rules amid increasingly stringent requirements for compliance and business ethics.

It is the new market standards that will be discussed during the event by representatives of pharmaceutical companies, the state sector, lawyers, compliance specialists and the expert community.

The discussion will focus on:

• current compliance challenges in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors;

• companies’ approaches to fostering a culture of integrity;

• collaboration between business and the state to enhance market transparency;

• practical case studies and experience of implementing compliance practices in the pharmaceutical sector.

The event will be moderated by Lana Sinichkina, Chair of the UNIC Supervisory Board and Partner at Arzinger.

Speakers include:

• Denys Cherednyk, Deputy Director for Compliance and Risk Management at the Centre, State Enterprise ‘State Expert Centre of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine’;

• Dmytro Taranchuk, Director of Legal Affairs, Farmak;

• Svitlana Malynovska, Head of the Legal and Ethics Department, Servier Ukraine;

• Anna Skopichenko, Director of Compliance and Integrity, Asino Ukraine;

• representatives from Sanofi (tbc);

• representatives from the National Health Service of Ukraine (tbc).

Where: Kyiv

When: 4 June | 15:40–18:00

Registration: https://forms.gle/6uswhYdYRE7rFXvS6

Contact: Iryna Yehorova, iryna.yehorova@unic.org.ua

Business Integrity Month is organised with the support of its main general partner — the VKURSI big data platform — as well as general partners Arzinger, SPP Development Ukraine and International Medical Corps Ukraine.

The information partners for Business Integrity Month are: the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine and the European Business Association.

International Conference “Integrity Matters”

info@org.ua (UNIC Team) — Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

We invite you to the International Conference “Integrity Matters” – a key event of UNIC’s Business Integrity Month, which will take place on 27 May in Kyiv.

Why do some companies gain the trust of international partners and access to investment, whilst others do not? And what role do integrity, compliance and reputation play in this today?

This is precisely what we will be discussing at the International Conference “Integrity Matters”, which will bring together representatives from the public sector, business leaders, international organisations and the expert community.

The conference programme includes:

- A government panel entitled ‘Ukraine in an international context’, focusing on anti-corruption policy, the rule of law, international expectations and the role of state institutions in the process of European integration;

- An investment panel, ‘Integrity as a Factor in Investment’ – a discussion among international financial institutions and investors on how companies’ reputations and integrity affect access to finance;

- CEO Talks: “Business and the State: New Rules of Accountability” – a frank discussion among Ukrainian and international business leaders on the role of integrity, compliance, anti-corruption initiatives and reforms in shaping a transparent business environment and building trust in Ukraine.

Guest speakers include representatives from the Office of the President of Ukraine, the National Agency for Corruption Prevention (NAZK), the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, the OECD, the EBRD, Swedfund and other international financial institutions, as well as leading experts and business leaders from companies such as VKURSI, Servier Ukraine, International Medical Corps, SPP Development Ukraine, Aurora Multimarket and others.

Conference participants will gain:

- up-to-date information on international and Ukrainian trends in compliance and anti-corruption policy;

- practical insights from government bodies, international financial institutions and the business sector;

- the opportunity to discuss industry challenges directly with key stakeholders;

- new professional contacts and opportunities for partnerships;

- a space for networking with representatives from the business, legal and compliance communities.

Where: Kyiv, the venue will be communicated to registered participants

When: 27 May | 10.30–16.20

Places are limited. Participation in the event will be confirmed at a later date following review of the registration form https://forms.gle/Px2ctgBXR3W7QSab8

Contact person: Mariana Teklyuk

mariana.tekliuk@unic.org.ua

We look forward to seeing you at the “Integrity Matters” International Conference!

The event is taking place as part of the project “Public Oversight and Integrity for Ukraine’s Sustainability and Recovery”, implemented by Transparency International Ukraine with financial support from Norway and the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine (EUACI) — a leading EU-funded anti-corruption programme in Ukraine, co-funded and implemented by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The event is also being organised with the support of the main general partner – the big data platform VKURSI – as well as general partners ARZINGER, SPP Development Ukraine and International Medical Corps.

Business Integrity Month “Integrity Matters” Launches

info@org.ua (UNIC Team) — Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

UNIC’s Business Integrity Month is a platform for discussing the role of responsible business in the country’s recovery, integration into the EU and the development of a competitive economy.

The focus for 2026 is on how integrity, compliance and corporate governance are becoming key tools for:

- European integration and the establishment of the rule of law;

- Ukraine’s integration into the global system of business integrity standards;

- ensuring transparency and accountability in the reconstruction process.

We are paying particular attention to strategically important sectors of Ukraine’s economy: agribusiness, pharmaceuticals, banking and energy.

The programme features a series of events in various formats: panel discussions, sector-specific discussions and expert sessions.

Events of the month:

27 May | IN-PERSON + ONLINE | Kyiv

International Conference: Integrity Matters

Registration: https://forms.gle/Px2ctgBXR3W7QSab8

4 June | IN-PERSON + ONLINE | Kyiv

Event: ‘Integrity in the Pharmaceutical Sector: Challenges, Risks and Practical Solutions’

Registration: https://forms.gle/6uswhYdYRE7rFXvS6

4 June | IN-PERSON + ONLINE | Kyiv

Event: “Ukraine’s Agricultural Sector: Corporate Governance, Compliance and International Markets”

Registration: https://forms.gle/PVJBrV5Wj5VCuQzN6

8 June | IN-PERSON + ONLINE | Kyiv

Event: “Anti-corruption and compliance in state-owned enterprises: challenges and development”

Registration: https://forms.gle/jckjMJZesxL1Yui29

12 June | IN-PERSON + ONLINE | Kyiv

Showcase: “Compliance in Ukraine: the role, tools, challenges and future of the profession”

Registration: https://forms.gle/bvbb5wmfAzp2JgbH8

16 June | IN-PERSON + ONLINE | Kyiv

Event: “Local Reconstruction: Partnerships between Business and Communities”

Registration: https://forms.gle/UooaqoMZ9tRyYqXS7

15–19 June | IN-PERSON + ONLINE | Kyiv

Event: “Banks as drivers of compliance, financial monitoring and business transparency”

Registration: https://forms.gle/Qv1yojhhdp4Qp54E6

UNIC 2026 Business Integrity Month is about the practices, partnerships and solutions that are already shaping a transparent business environment in Ukraine today.

Places are limited. Priority is given to UNIC members.

Join us in working together to build an ethical and competitive economy in Ukraine.

The Month’s events are organised with the support of the main general partner – the VKURSI big data platform – as well as general partners ARZINGER, SPP Development Ukraine and International Medical Corps.

COMPLIANCE LEADERSHIP FORUM 2026

info@org.ua (UNIC Team) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Colleagues and Partners! UNIC, as an information partner, invites you to an important spring event in the field of compliance – the 10th Anniversary Professional Forum ‘COMPLIANCE LEADERSHIP FORUM – 2026’, which this year will bring together today’s compliance leaders to discuss and identify the key trends in the ‘Compliance Mindset’ for 2026!

Date: 24 April 2026
Venue: Kyiv, ONOVO Dendra Hotel
Registration is now open on our website – www.business-format.com.ua

This event will be of great importance to those who wish to develop compliance strategies capable of standing the test of time and transforming challenges into a driving force for innovation and development.

The topics we will be focusing on:

- A global perspective and balanced leadership.

- Compliance and effective corporate governance.

- AI Compliance 2026: an action plan for businesses.

- Key risk indicators to watch out for today.

- Anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance.

- Success stories from companies with effective internal compliance systems.

Why should you join us?

Expert Presentations: Hear from leading experts and thought leaders who will share their practical experience and vision for the future of compliance.

Innovative Content: You’ll discover how successful leaders combine strategic planning with flexibility and the ability to respond quickly to change to maintain a competitive edge.

Professional Community: Meet colleagues from other companies, exchange experiences and forge new business connections for future professional networking!

To mark the 10th anniversary of the COMPLIANCE FORUM, this year’s speakers and the first three registered participants will receive special awards from the organisers – “The Brave Compliance Award – 2026”!

Lana Sinichkina Elected Chair of the UNIC Executive Committee

info@org.ua (UNIC Team) — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the All-Ukrainian Network for Integrity and Compliance (UNIC), personnel decisions were adopted following the termination of Hlib Bakalov’s mandate, due to the completion of his employment with the company that had delegated him to the Executive Committee.

By vote, the members of the Executive Committee supported the election of Lana Sinichkina, Partner at the law firm Arzinger, as Chair of the UNIC Executive Committee for the term until the next General Meeting of the Network’s members.

Lana Sinichkina has extensive experience in compliance, corporate governance, and legal support of business, as well as many years of practice in matters of integrity and compliance with international standards.

We thank Hlib Bakalov for his service on the UNIC Executive Committee and for his contribution to the development of the Network.

We congratulate Lana Sinichkina on her election and wish her productive work, engaging projects, and the continued development of UNIC.

Final Event Marks Completion of Business Integrity Project for SMEs in Ukraine

info@org.ua (UNIC Team) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

On 12 December, Kyiv hosted the final event of the project “Promoting a Culture of Responsible Business Conduct for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Regions”, implemented by the Ukrainian Network for Integrity and Compliance (UNIC) with the support of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), in partnership with the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, the State Employment Service, and the Made in Ukraine Offices.

The final event concluded a regional series of activities held throughout November in cities across the Cherkasy and Vinnytsia regions. Overall, the project organised eight training sessions, engaging 200 entrepreneurs. Thirty of the most active participants from the regions were invited to Kyiv for the closing event, which brought together business leaders already committed to implementing integrity principles in their companies.

The final event centred on turning shared values into practical managerial solutions, including internal policies, codes of conduct, compliance procedures, and tools that help businesses build trust with clients, partners, and local communities.

In his opening remarks, Bakyt Dzhusupov, Ambassador and Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, emphasized the strategic importance of business integrity for Ukraine’s economic recovery:

“Integrity in business is essential for Ukraine’s recovery, resilience, and long-term competitiveness. The OSCE is proud to support entrepreneurs and institutions in building a fair, predictable, and trustworthy business environment as part of our mandate to promote good governance and sustainable growth across the OSCE region.”

Highlighting the initiative’s importance for national economic policy, Oleksandr Vasylchuk, Deputy Director of the Department of Regulatory Policy and Entrepreneurship at the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, noted:

“The project promoting a culture of responsible business conduct among SMEs has demonstrated strong demand from entrepreneurs. We are grateful to our partners at the OSCE, the Ukrainian Network for Integrity and Compliance (UNIC), and the State Employment Service for their support and the high-quality delivery of the training in the regions. This initiative has proven successful in its pilot phase, and the Ministry of Economy is interested in scaling it further. Ethical business is the foundation of a resilient economy and an integral part of Ukraine’s path toward the European economic space.”

The final event also included contributions from representatives of large companies and compliance experts, who shared practical experience in implementing business integrity standards and demonstrated how these methods operate in daily business processes.

According to Antonina Prudko, Head of the Secretariat of UNIC, the project’s key value lies in its practical orientation:

“It is essential for us to clearly showcase how high standards of business integrity translate into daily management decisions. The entrepreneurs we've partnered with in the regions are not only motivated but also fully prepared to implement the foundational steps necessary to establish a culture of business integrity within their companies. These initiatives are key to building trust among businesses, enhancing their interactions with governmental and international partners, and ultimately creating a strong foundation for sustainable development.”

The project's results revealed a robust demand for practical, clear, and accessible integrity tools among small and medium-sized enterprises. Project partners consider this initiative a successful pilot with significant potential for further development and expansion to other regions of Ukraine.

The initiative is implemented within the framework of the OSCE project “Promoting Good Governance and a Positive Business Climate in the OSCE Region through Digitalization and the Use of Open Data.”

UNIC on the OSCE / OECD International Platform in Vienna

info@org.ua (UNIC Team) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

On December 10, the UNIC team showcased Ukraine’s experience in fostering a culture of business integrity and implementing compliance practices at the OSCE and OECD side event “Business Integrity, Compliance, and Internal Controls: From Policy to Practice” in Vienna.

Antonina Prudko, Head of Secretariat at UNIC, and Oleh Lahodienko, CEO of Ethicontrol, presented a project for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which received high praise from international experts and was highlighted as a showcase of practical solutions in business integrity and compliance.

During the panel discussion, alongside representatives from:
• France’s Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA)
• ICC Albania
• Lithuania’s largest state-owned energy company, Litgrid
• OECD and OSCE experts

Participants explored how anti-corruption policies, compliance frameworks, and internal controls work in practice — moving from formal requirements to real-world business processes.

UNIC presented itself as a collective action initiative that effectively bridges:
• Government policies
• Business interests
• International standards and their practical implementation in companies

The presentation focused on corporate responsibility, internal controls, and compliance "from policy to practice." Ukraine’s experience illustrates the impact of collective action initiatives, enabling SMEs to grasp international standards and shift from basic compliance to fostering a true culture of integrity.

The UNIC team also highlighted:
• The various roles/identities of UNIC as a collective action platform
• UNIC’s leadership in the OECD region
• The international recognition of our projects as successful practical solutions for business

A significant portion of the presentation focused on SME programs that UNIC is implementing in partnership with OSCE, the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, the State Employment Service, and the “Made in Ukraine” offices in the Vinnytsia and Cherkasy regions.

International participants particularly noted:
• The clear and accessible language of our materials
• Practical tools for businesses
• The versatility of approaches, adaptable for SMEs in other OSCE/OECD countries

This confirms a significant international demand for practical, accessible integrity tools for SMEs, extending well beyond Ukraine.

We thank the organisers and partners for giving us the opportunity to showcase Ukraine’s experience on the international stage and to contribute to the dialogue on responsible business and integrity.