National Bank of Moldova

In Moldova, non-cash payments per capita have increased nearly fivefold over the past five years

The use of cashless payments continues to grow rapidly in Moldova: according to data from the National Bank, both the number of card transactions and their total volume have increased significantly in recent years. The report on the development of financial infrastructure also notes changes in the structure of payments, growth in transactions via digital apps, and the strengthening of the role of certain market players.

17 August 2026 · 15:33

Raising the NBM's base rate to 7.5% Does Not Affect Lending to Households — Ionicea

The NBM's increase of the base rate from 5% to 7.5% makes government borrowing more expensive, but has had little impact on lending to households so far — Veaceslav Ioniţă

15 August 2026 · 09:24

The National Bank has revised upward its forecast for average annual inflation for 2026 and 2027

The National Bank of Moldova raised its forecast for average annual inflation in 2026 from 7% to 7.2%, and for 2027 from 5.8% to 6.2%

13 August 2026 · 13:38

Moldova Saved More Than 13 Million Euros on Payments After Joining SEPA

In less than a year since joining SEPA, Moldovan citizens and companies have saved more than 13 million euros on cross-border payments in euros, and the country's financial system is becoming more stable and attractive to investors—NBM

13 August 2026 · 08:30

In Moldova, the limit on foreign exchange transactions without NBM authorization will be raised to 250,000 euros as of January 1, 2028

The Moldovan government has approved a package of changes that significantly relaxes the rules governing foreign exchange transactions and gradually expands the options available to residents without requiring regulatory approval. The reform will affect not only limits and specific capital transactions, but also settlement procedures, account opening, and the handling of foreign financial instruments, with some restrictions set to be lifted in the near future.

12 August 2026 · 14:48

Moldova Will Tighten Regulation of Payments and Financial Instruments in Line with EU Standards

Moldova is preparing to update its rules on the settlement and trading of financial instruments to bring them into line with EU standards and strengthen the market's protection against systemic risks. The amendments will affect the range of market participants, the powers of regulators, and supervisory mechanisms, and will also lay the groundwork for closer integration of the country's financial infrastructure with European standards.

12 August 2026 · 13:47

AmCham Moldova has proposed lifting the restriction on auditors in the non-banking sector

AmCham Moldova has urged the central bank to reconsider a rule governing audit-firm rotation for non-bank payment service providers, arguing that the current framework is stricter than the law and may not deliver real auditor independence. The proposal could affect how often firms are changed in a sector where expertise in payment processes, IT systems and internal controls is seen as increasingly important.

12 August 2026 · 08:39

Three banks repaid nearly 3 billion lei in term loans to the National Bank of Moldova

Three Moldovan banks have continued repaying emergency loans to the National Bank, while also recovering additional funds through debt collection, asset sales and other proceedings. The latest data show that the overall repayment and recovery process remains active, with the breakdown by bank and funding source revealing important shifts in the pace of asset recovery.

11 August 2026 · 18:56

In Moldova, insurers that have surrendered their licenses will be required to transfer their portfolios to another company

Moldova is preparing changes to insurance market regulations that will tighten the rules for companies that have voluntarily surrendered their licenses. The new rules are intended to close long-standing gaps in customer protection and provide the regulator with stronger tools to monitor the fulfillment of obligations and the transfer of portfolios.

11 August 2026 · 11:46

Moldova Saved 13.2 Million Euros After Joining SEPA

After joining SEPA, Moldova has seen a noticeable impact from cheaper and faster transfers in euros: fees have decreased, the number of transactions has increased, and businesses have gained access to payment standards comparable to those in Europe. The National Bank notes that these changes are already having an impact not only on the expenses of citizens and companies, but also on the dynamics of foreign payments and overall economic activity.

11 August 2026 · 10:45

Inflation has returned to the NBM's target range. Why, then, did the National Bank raise the rate again?

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11 August 2026 · 08:01

Moldova's total public debt rose to 723.3 billion lei at the beginning of 2026

In Moldova, the national economy's total debt at the end of the first quarter of 2026 stood at 723.3 billion lei, an increase of 4.3% compared with the end of 2025.

10 August 2026 · 13:07

Moldova will strengthen the independence of the National Bank and prohibit the use of its resources to finance the public sector

Moldova will strengthen the independence of the National Bank and reinforce the ban on financing the public sector using central bank resources

7 August 2026 · 17:41

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) stated that conditions are favorable for accelerating economic growth in Moldova

The National Bank of Moldova says recent economic indicators point to a stronger pace of growth in the second quarter, supported by broad-based gains in industry, trade, exports and agriculture. At the same time, the central bank has tightened monetary policy, citing resilient consumer demand and financing trends that could keep inflationary pressures elevated in the near term.

7 August 2026 · 10:17

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) forecasts a rise in global food prices in 2026–2027

The National Bank of Moldova has warned that the global food market is heading into a new period of upward pressure, as geopolitical tensions, volatile energy prices and weather-related disruptions continue to affect supply chains. The central bank's latest policy decision also signals a tighter monetary stance, reflecting growing inflation risks in the external environment.

7 August 2026 · 08:13

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