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Category: Banks & Finance

    According to preliminary data, revenue to the state budget (SB) administered by the State Tax Service for the period from 14 to 18 September 2026 amounted to approximately 936.4 million lei.

    Banks & Finance 21 September 2026
    money

    In connection with the harmonisation of national procedures with EU customs regulations and the introduction of a new taxation mechanism for goods purchased on foreign marketplaces, the Moldovan Customs Service (CS) has updated the rules for clearing international postal consignments.

    Banks & Finance 21 September 2026
    parcel handling

    When assessing non-commercial consignments valued at up to 150 euros, their frequency will be taken into account. The VAT exemption may not apply to identical goods sent to the same recipient more frequently than once every 14 days.

    Banks & Finance 21 September 2026
    parcel tax

    Between 14 and 20 September 2026, the Customs Service’s contributions to the state budget totalled over 962.72 million lei. This represents 106.3 per cent of the planned target.

    Banks & Finance 21 September 2026
    Customs Service

    The Ministry of Finance has announced the drafting of a bill on the organisation and activities of the Tax Council. It will be an independent body responsible for evaluation and monitoring in the field of public finances.

    Banks & Finance 21 September 2026
    ministry of finance

    According to Amélie de Montchalin, interest payments on the debt will reach €80 billion in 2026 – more than France’s spending on national education and 40 per cent higher than the defence budget.

    Banks & Finance 20 September 2026
    Amelie de Montchalin

    In August 2026, the banking lending market showed signs of cooling. According to the latest report from the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), the volume of loans granted fell by 2.5 per cent compared with the previous month.

    Banks & Finance 19 September 2026
    credit

    The outflow of cash from the banking system in August exceeded the inflow by 20 million lei. Regular reports from the National Bank confirm an established trend: demand for cash remains high against a backdrop of seasonal holidays and retail activity, whilst cash returns to the system with delays.

    Banks & Finance 19 September 2026
    cash

    The State Tax Service has amended the regulations governing the issue of documents certifying an individual’s income. It is proposed that the changes come into effect on 1 February 2027.

    Banks & Finance 18 September 2026
    State Tax Service

    Against the backdrop of a shortage of skilled labour, members of the National Confederation of Employers of Moldova are once again calling on the authorities to adjust the current limits on business expense deductions.

    Banks & Finance 18 September 2026
    meal vouchers

    The network of financial institutions that have integrated the EVO Digital Identity Wallet continues to grow. Starting today, EVO users can also use their digital documents for identification at EuroCreditBank’s 65 service counters across the Republic of Moldova.

    Banks & Finance 18 September 2026
    ECB EVO

    The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) is seeking recognition from the European Banking Authority (EBA) that the Republic of Moldova’s prudential banking system is equivalent to that of the European Union. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has expressed its full support for these efforts.

    Banks & Finance 18 September 2026
    Anca Dragu

    The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) has begun exploring the possibility of technical and regulatory integration of the national instant payment system MIA with the European TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) platform. The successful implementation of this project will enable citizens and economic agents to make cross-border transfers in euros between Moldova and European Union countries in a matter of seconds.

    Banks & Finance 18 September 2026
    bank transfer

    The procedure for monitoring so-called de minimis state aid will become stricter. Within five working days of granting such aid, providers will be required to enter the relevant information into the central register.

    Banks & Finance 18 September 2026
    check

    The law establishes the legal framework for the market in relation to public offerings, admission to trading, disclosure of information, the granting of licences, the supervision of service providers, and so on. Its scope extends to all participants – both residents and foreign entities operating in Moldova.

    Banks & Finance 18 September 2026
    Bitcoin

    In August, the State Tax Service sold confiscated and ownerless property worth almost half a million lei. The highest proceeds came from household appliances and electronics, clothing and footwear, wristwatches and heating equipment.

    Banks & Finance 18 September 2026
    confiscated goods

    Prices in Moldova will rise faster by the end of 2026 than was expected just a month ago. In light of this, the National Bank of Moldova today took the step of sharply tightening monetary policy, raising the base rate to 9 per cent per annum. This is the fourth consecutive increase since May: since the start of the year, the cost of money in the market has risen by a total of 4 percentage points (from 5 per cent to 9 per cent).

    Banks & Finance 17 September 2026
    National Bank

    Parliament has approved, at second reading, the amendments to the State Budget Act for 2026. Following the adjustment, the state budget deficit will amount to approximately 23 billion lei.

    Banks & Finance 17 September 2026
    Doina Gherman

    Parliament has voted in the second reading to amend the Law on Compulsory Health Insurance Funds for 2026.

    Banks & Finance 17 September 2026
    health insurance policy

    The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) has raised the base rate by 1.5 percentage points – from 7.5 per cent to 9.0 per cent per annum. The NBM’s Executive Committee took this decision today. Overnight lending and deposit rates have also been increased proportionally: the overnight lending rate has been set at 11.0 per cent per annum, and the overnight deposit rate at 7.0 per cent per annum.

    Banks & Finance 17 September 2026
    Anca Dragu

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