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Category: Banks & Finance
The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) imposed a fine of 3,017,230 lei on the non-bank credit organization Prima Finanțare S.R.L., the largest sanction ever imposed on the non-bank credit market.
On March 17, the price of the first cryptocurrency rose to $75,900. Last time such levels were observed only in early February.
Pensions and social payments will be indexed by 6.84% from April 1, 2026. More than 2 billion lei will be allocated from the budget for this procedure.
The execution of the state social insurance budget in January – February 2026 ended with an excess of revenues over expenditures by 1,238.9 million lei.
Moldova’s economy “looks better and better”. The projected growth for 2025 is 2.4%. The country’s rating has risen three notches. Lending to the private sector has grown “fantastically”. Anca Dragu, Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), said this at a public lecture for young people.
Companies participating in State procurement procedures will have the right to choose their own form of guarantee payment. This proposal is contained in a package of amendments united in the draft law under the general definition of “Measures to support the business environment”.
The Ministry of Finance and the National Bank of Moldova join the international financial education campaign “Global Money Week 2026”. From 16 to 20 March 2026, the institutions will organize a series of events to promote financial education and basic knowledge in the management of public and personal finances.
Independent businesswomen (freelancers) will receive maternity benefits under amended rules. A legislative initiative approved by Parliament in the first reading prescribes new conditions under which they may be granted such an opportunity.
By March 25, 2026, legal entities, as well as individuals engaged in entrepreneurial and professional activities, must submit an Income Tax Declaration for the 2025 tax period. Declarations are submitted online only and regardless of whether there is a tax liability.
In the period from March 9 to March 15, 2026, the Customs Service of Moldova transferred to the state budget more than 860,8 million lei of taxes and fees collected from participants of foreign trade operations.
The Moldovan leu started the working week with a slight weakening against the euro and strengthening against the US dollar. In March, the Moldovan leu demonstrates high stability against major world currencies, despite the jump in world energy prices.
For Ukraine, as for other Central and Eastern European countries outside the eurozone that are already largely integrated into supply chains and trade with the EU, the additional benefits of euro adoption seem limited, but the risks are substantial.
The government has given a negative response to a parliamentary initiative to extend the benefit involving deferral of income tax received for tax periods 2023-2026 to corrected tax reports.
The Parliamentary Commission on Economy, Budget and Finance has expressed its support for retaining the rules on cash payments. The commissioners, who represent the parliamentary majority, argue that restrictions on cash payments, including a €10,000 limit for transactions between individuals, which comes into effect from July 2027, are important to combat the shadow economy.
Income tax revenues from individuals who rent out real estate amounted to 18.5 million lei in the first two months of this year. Compared to the same period of 2025, they increased by 21.1%.
Many mayoralties in Moldova have limited resources. Local communities’ own revenues currently account for approximately 11% of local budgets, which limits the ability of local administrations to respond to community needs.
MIA’s Instant Payments system today celebrates two years since its launch. During this time, it has become an everyday tool for fast money transfers, allowing citizens to make payments in real time, in a few seconds. Transfers are made directly from online and mobile banking applications, regardless of the working hours of payment service providers.
The Government did not support the initiative of MPs, which envisages a triple increase in the limits for exemptions from real estate tax, currently in force in Moldova. This refers to real estate intended for housing (apartments and individual houses, adjacent land plots) in municipalities, towns and villages.
The Bank of England plans to change the appearance of national banknotes: instead of portraits of famous historical figures, they may feature images of wildlife. The final decision on which species of animals or plants will be placed on the banknotes will be made after public discussion, which is scheduled for the summer of 2026.
In the first two months of 2026, the National Health Insurance Company accumulated revenues of more than 1.8 billion lei in the compulsory health insurance funds (CHIF). Compared to the same period of 2025, they increased by 195 million lei (or 12%).
