Prevention of corruption practices

On 31 October 2025, the Corruption Prevention Unit of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission conducted online training for employees on the topic: “Rules of ethical conduct at the NSSMC. Integrity as an inherent part of the activities of Commission employees”.

The purpose of the event was to raise the level of legal awareness among Commission employees, foster a culture of ethical behavior, and promote adherence to the principles of integrity, transparency, and prevention of corruption risks in the activities of the NSSMC. During the training, participants were familiarized with the main provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On Prevention of Corruption” regarding the ethical behavior of public servants, the Code of Ethics of an Employee of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission, as well as practical aspects of applying ethical standards in everyday work.

During the training session, special attention was paid to:

• the role of integrity as a key value for Commission employees;
• the principles of impartiality, professionalism, and responsibility in the fulfillment of official duties;
• the typology of ethical violations that most often occur in the activities of public servants;
• the algorithm of actions for employees in the event of a situation that violates internal ethics.

The importance of fostering a culture of integrity, implementing preventive measures to minimize the risks of breaches of professional ethics, and ensuring public confidence in the Commission’s activities was also emphasized.

Presentation materials on the training topic are available by following the link.

On 28 August 2025, the Corruption Prevention Unit of the NSSMC conducted online training for Commission employees on the topic: “Requirements, prohibitions and restrictions established by the Law of Ukraine ‘On Corruption Prevention’”, with the aim of increasing the level of legal awareness of employees and forming a sustainable approach to compliance with anti-corruption legislation.

Participants in the training were familiarized with the key provisions of the Law, in particular:

– requirements for preventing conflicts of interest and the procedure for resolving them;

– prohibition on the use of official powers for private interests;

– restrictions on receiving gifts;

– restrictions on working with close relatives.

Special attention was paid to the practical aspects of compliance with professional ethics, principles of integrity, and transparency in the Commission’s activities. Examples of typical violations of anti-corruption legislation by public servants were also considered, and an algorithm of actions to prevent them was identified. During the training, the importance of measures aimed at minimizing the risks of corruption was also emphasized.

The event contributed to improving the legal culture of Commission employees and ensuring the effective performance of their tasks in stock market regulation.

Presentation materials on this topic can be found at the link.

The National Agency for Corruption Prevention (NACP) presented a new guidebook entitled “Heroes Are Nearby: A Guide for Whistleblowers.”

In comic book format, it explains in simple and understandable terms who can be a whistleblower, what is considered corruption, corruption-related offenses, and other violations of the Law of Ukraine “On Prevention of Corruption,” how to properly collect evidence, prepare a report, and submit it. Particular attention is paid to whistleblower protection mechanisms, security guarantees, and legal support. The publication also contains real-life success stories of whistleblowers who, in 2024 — for the first time in Ukraine’s history — received rewards for whistleblowing totaling approximately UAH 15 million.

The guide can be found by following the link.