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Category: Banks & Finance
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.
In 2026, business loans continue to hold the leading position in the structure of new lending (approximately 65–67% of the total volume) against the backdrop of stabilizing interest rates at commercial banks. As of mid-2026, the market is showing high activity: in June 2026, the volume of new bank loans totaled 8.32 billion lei (65.2% to businesses, 34.8% to individuals).
In June 2026, the total volume of net remittances from abroad to Moldovan individuals amounted to the equivalent of $181.30 million. Gross inflows for the same month reached $183.05 million. The National Bank published these figures, noting the growing demand for official channels for foreign currency inflows into the country.
The State Tax Service has updated the Catalog of Applicable Penalties.
Mariana Durleșteanu, former Minister of Finance of the Republic of Moldova and former ambassador to the United Kingdom, has appealed to the new Prime Minister, Vasile Tofan, to raise the salaries of teachers and doctors.
By August 6, the Ministry of Finance will present a new framework for budget and tax policy for 2027. Prime Minister Vasily Tofan has instructed Finance Minister Victoria Belous to do so.
Moldova will establish a legal framework for the cryptoasset market. The government has approved a bill that sets out the rules for companies issuing and servicing cryptoassets, allocates responsibilities between the National Bank of Moldova and the National Commission for the Financial Market, and introduces requirements for investor protection and the prevention of market abuse.
In June 2026, the Moldovan foreign exchange market remained relatively balanced. Net demand for foreign currency from economic agents acting as importers was consistently offset by supply from individuals. Over the course of the month, supply from individuals increased by more than 16% compared to May, which supported the stability of the national currency.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova (AmCham Moldova) is calling on Parliament to repeal the tax on investments in fixed assets.
As representatives of the business community had anticipated, the draft budget and tax policy for 2027 will be revised. However, it will still include provisions for tax increases and the elimination of tax breaks.
