Participants of the Moldovan financial market underwent training on unified protection against cyberattacks within the framework of the implementation of the EU Regulation on Digital Operational Resilience DORA by the National Bank, Logos Press reports.
A digital tool has been introduced in Moldova to protect consumers from potential risks when investing in virtual assets, as well as to obtain useful information about virtual assets and the most common types of fraud related to their use, Logos Press reports.
The strengthening of the euro for the Moldovan exporters has both positive and negative consequences, being a reflection of the ongoing world processes, reports Logos Press.
Brent crude oil futures rose more than 2% and reached almost $70 per barrel, which could directly affect the Moldovan economy, according to Logos Press.
Decrease in profitability of insurance business against the background of partial liberalization of tariffs and toughening of requirements for stability of insurance companies should not be an obstacle for development, the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) considers and urges insurers to adapt more actively to the changes, reports logos Press.
The euro has reached a new all-time high against the dollar, confirming the recovery of its positions amid the deteriorating position of the U.S. currency, reports the press.
The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) in 2026-2027 will focus on strengthening the sustainability of the banking sector, improving corporate governance, as well as controlling credit, operational and IT risks, Logos Press reported.
JP Morgan Chase, one of the most influential players from Wall Street, is interested in the financial sector of Moldova as part of expanding its presence in Central and Eastern Europe, reports Logos Press.
External loans in Moldova, despite their significant growth, are aimed at maintaining budgetary stability, but at the same time they create long-term risks, according to Logos Press.
Over 1.5 billion in dollar equivalent transfers from abroad to individuals last year, reversing the established trend of declining currency flows and supporting solvent demand in the domestic market, according to Logos Press.
In 2025, the public’s demand for loans from non-banks has increased, leading to a significant growth in their loan portfolios, according to Logos Press.
The solvency ratio of insurance companies was 180% for general insurance and 695% for life insurance, well above the minimum requirement (≥100% plus a 10% margin of safety), reflecting the solid financial position and the ability of companies to meet their obligations and ensure the long-term stability of the sector, Logos Press reported.
In 2025, Moldova’s banking sector showed an increase in profitability by 23.5% (or by 938 million lei) compared to 2024 (3.987 billion lei), Logos Press reported.
In the structure of net supply of foreign currency from individuals, the main share still belongs to the single European currency (74.7%), according to Logos Press.
Despite the restrictions, cash turnover in Moldova increased last year, Logos Press reported.
The world economy will grow 3.3% in 2026, repeating last year’s result, despite rising tensions and geopolitical conflicts, according to Logos Press.
The state will be able to rescue the assets of banks in case of financial crisis, for which the legislation on state aid is being adjusted to European standards, according to Logos Press.
At the first auction on sale of government securities this year, the demand for securities significantly exceeded the volume of the offered issue, fixing the interest of credit organizations to place liquidity in short-term debt instruments with high yields, Logos Press reports.
A large-scale reform of Moldova’s state-owned enterprises is being implemented by a European consortium, which includes Expertise France (leading partner), the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation and the Czech Development Agency, Logos Press reports.
Currently, only 38 PV system installers are officially registered in Moldova, and more than 100 others operate outside the regulatory framework, without control or inclusion in official registries, Logos Press reported.
