In Moldova, public debt service costs will rise significantly in 2026: this revision is related to both domestic and external borrowing. This trend was influenced by changes in interest rates and market conditions, as well as currency revaluation.
Moldova is preparing changes that are expected to significantly strengthen the independence of the National Bank and tighten restrictions on the use of its resources for public sector needs. The bill also addresses the regulator's internal governance and its future powers in the context of European integration, with some provisions tied to further alignment with EU institutions.
Moldova's fiscal and regulatory agenda is moving quickly, with the government revising the 2026 budget framework, tightening rules in key sectors and advancing several major investment and infrastructure decisions. The day's briefing also points to notable developments in banking, agriculture and energy that could shape market expectations in the weeks ahead.
In Moldova, crypto companies and soccer clubs will be included in the anti-money laundering system; fines could reach 10 million euros
The National Bank of Moldova highlighted its role in shaping the country's European future and summarized the transformation of the banking sector over the years since independence. The focus is on developing modern payment services, deepening financial integration with the EU, and further harmonizing regulations with European standards.
On August 26, the National Bank of Moldova issued two commemorative coins marking the 35th anniversary of Moldova's independence, with face values of 100 and 10 lei.
The limit on foreign exchange transactions without NBM authorization will be raised to 100,000 euros, and to 250,000 euros starting in 2028
The Moldovan Parliament adopted the bill on the crypto-asset market in its second reading
The National Bank's foreign exchange reserves reached a new all-time high and increased significantly during the most recent reporting week. The regulator's statistics reflect trends that allow for an assessment not only of the current level of reserves but also of changes since the beginning of the year and in comparison with previous periods.
Sergiu Padure, Chief Economist at Moldindconbank, answers the questions
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.
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
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%
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