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Category: Banks & Finance
Officials from the Ministry of Finance and labor unions discussed wage reform today.
This has arguably been one of the main consequences of adopting the euro as the base currency for calculating the exchange rate of the Moldovan leu. The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) cites evidence supporting the soundness of this decision, which for the past year and a half has had a positive impact on both foreign exchange costs and the management of the country’s foreign exchange reserves.
Imagine a Sunday breakfast. Two people are sitting at the table. One has spent his entire life studying bubbles, irrational expectations, and how crowds can turn price into a religion. The other has spent his entire life explaining how reputable institutions pretend to manage risk, when in reality they simply package it nicely in their financial statements so it doesn’t scare off investors prematurely.
RunPay has received authorization from the National Bank of Moldova to provide Open Banking services to its customers.
Tax liabilities accrued in the second quarter of 2026 rose by 17%—to 1.3 billion lei—while tax payments increased by 18% (to 1.31 billion lei).
Finance Minister Victoria Belous discussed possible changes to tax policy with representatives of the agri-food sector — 2027.
Dumitru Taraburca, a regular contributor to Logos Press, has presented a new series of articles in which he reveals the “inner workings” of the Republic of Moldova’s banking system and its interconnection with the state of the country’s economy as a whole. One may debate, disagree with, or reject the author’s specific opinions and conclusions. However, they are of unquestionable interest to the expert community and anyone who wants to understand the realities of Moldova.
The National Bank of Moldova (BNM) attributes the high salaries of its senior management and the increase in personnel expenses to the need to maintain competitive compensation given the complexity of the tasks facing the regulator.
The EU Delegation to Moldova reported that the first nine months of operation of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA)—from October 2025 through June 2026—demonstrated that closer integration with the European Union brings tangible economic benefits to both Moldovan citizens and businesses.
Member of Parliament Constantin Cuiumju has appealed to the Court of Auditors and the National Anti-Corruption Center, demanding an investigation into how the National Bank of Moldova spends public funds. According to him, the institution’s spending stands in stark contrast to the authorities’ calls for austerity and the economic hardships faced by citizens.
The Agency for Geodesy, Cartography, and Cadastre will revise the real estate valuation models used for tax purposes. The cadastre agency identified technical inaccuracies in these models related to the complexity and specific nature of the data used in the revaluation process.
The weakening of the U.S. dollar on the global market is linked to the first signs of de-escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict. The week began with the U.S. currency losing value against other major world currencies.
In the second quarter of 2026, Moldovan citizens took out a record amount of bank loans amid falling interest rates and growing demand for financing.
The Ministry of Finance has published data on budget execution for the first six months of 2026. According to the data, state budget revenues during this period increased by 0.7% compared to last year, totaling 37.03 billion lei. At the same time, expenditures rose by 4.2% to approximately 46.2 billion lei.
Deputata în Parlamentul Republicii Moldova, Ana Ţurcan-Oboroc, a înregistrat un proiect de lege care prevede modificarea Legii cu privire la Banca Națională a Moldovei, prin excluderea membrilor Consiliului de supraveghere care nu sunt salariați ai instituției.
The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) plans to coordinate its actions with the government to integrate monetary and fiscal policies as part of the country’s preparations for accession to the European Union. To this end, an international conference is planned for this fall to explore existing opportunities.
The Ministry of Finance has prepared another change for freelancers. It has been incorporated into the payment notice regarding their tax obligations.
At its meeting on July 24, the Bank of Russia cut its key rate by 0.25 percentage points to 14% per annum, despite expectations from most analysts, who had forecast that the rate would remain at 14.25%. At the same time, the regulator revised its inflation forecast downward and warned of persistent risks of rising prices.
Profits for participants in the nonbank lending market are declining. As of the end of May 2026, the net profit of loan and savings associations amounted to 15.9 million lei, compared to 20.9 million lei for the same period last year.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched a public consultation on the future design of euro banknotes, proposing a complete overhaul of their appearance for the first time since the introduction of euro cash in 2002. Among the candidates to be featured on the new series of banknotes is Leonardo da Vinci, who is being proposed for the 100-euro note.
