KIEV, Oct. 21 – The investment climate in Ukraine recently improved, according to the National Association of Banks of Ukraine.

According to the report, the positive signal is plans of one of the largest transnational banks – Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) – to restore operation of its representative office in Ukraine.

The association said in Q3 2016 investment to Ukraine reached $2.5 billion, and this is 19% up year-over-year.