Cooperation with the IMF has helped Moldova make progress in implementing reforms in various areas, including the financial sector, and the Fund's support is contributing to the implementation of economic reforms—BNM
Moldova is discussing with the European Commission new measures to reduce the budget deficit and bring the financial sector into line with EU standards. The talks in Brussels also touched on tax reform, the restructuring of state-owned enterprises, and further conditions for receiving European support.
Moldova enjoys a high level of trust from external partners and investors, but its financial stability must translate into investment, economic growth, and increased productivity and competitiveness—Vasile Tofan
Moldova's banking sector remains highly resilient amid growing lending and ongoing adaptation to European standards, the National Bank stated. The regulator also noted that the reforms are already having a tangible impact on citizens and businesses, including in the area of payments and money transfers.
"A well-developed stock market infrastructure will enable Moldovan companies to attract long-term financing from outside the banking sector and allow investors to diversify their investment instruments," said Petru Rotaru
Moldovan banks may be required to disclose information to the regulator about their highest-paid employees, as well as to expand the scope of their regular reporting on dividends, regional operations, and certain types of borrowed funds. The new requirements will affect not only the banks themselves but also their affiliated entities, and their implementation will require revisions to internal systems and control procedures.
The National Bank of Moldova discussed with the European Central Bank the further development of payment infrastructure and digital banking supervision tools in the context of European integration. Particular attention was paid to the MIA instant payment system and the possibilities for aligning it with European payment solutions, which could mark an important milestone for the country's financial sector.
The Fintech Moldova Conference (FMC26) will take place in Chișinău on October 2 as part of Moldova Business Week 2026
The National Bank of Moldova notes that the banking sector remains stable, even though credit risk continues to be a key source of pressure. At the same time, there is still sufficient liquidity in the system, and recent data on lending, portfolio quality, and the housing market show noticeable changes in the behavior of borrowers and banks.
The National Bank of Moldova has completed a three-year institutional transformation project aimed at fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the regulator. The bank states that the results achieved will serve as the foundation for further strengthening human resource capacity and expanding cooperation at the national and regional levels.
Sergiu Padure, Chief Economist at Moldindconbank
The National Bank and the EBRD Are Discussing Priorities for Cooperation in the Near Future
Moldova's economy continued to grow in the first half of the year, and the latest data from statistics agencies and the National Bank indicate that this positive trend continued into the second quarter. At the same time, when making its decision on the interest rate, the regulator specifically noted changes in key sectors, foreign trade, and consumer activity, which together paint a picture of recovery.
"A strong, professional, and independent central bank is the cornerstone of a modern economy" — Vasile Tofan
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