The launch of the stock exchange is planned for the summer of 2026. The new stock exchange will be organized in the form of a joint stock company with Romanian partners. The initial authorized capital of the stock exchange will amount to 3 million euros, invested in two equal tranches, with the participation of the Government of the Republic of Moldova, the Bucharest Stock Exchange and financial institutions and companies – MAIB, Donaris Vienna Insurance Group, OTP Bank, Moldindconbank, MK Kapital, Moldcell, which signed a partnership agreement at today’s launch of Moldova Business Week.
Doina Nistor, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, emphasized: “Our capital market is steadily moving towards development and needs transparency, modern tools and access to international experience to realize the available growth potential. Thanks to our partnership with the Bucharest Stock Exchange and large institutional investors, we offer Moldovan companies more opportunities to access financing, and investors more options to increase their capital through the mechanisms of the stock market”.
Radu Miruta, Romanian Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, said: “Romania and the Republic of Moldova are building today not only a financial bridge, but also a step in a common direction: towards the West. The launch of the Chisinau Stock Exchange means trust, transparency and a concrete step towards Moldova’s economic integration into the European Union. We are happy to be partners and to provide 30 years of Romanian capital market experience to make this path irreversible”.
Radu Hanga, President of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, added: “The future stock exchange in Chisinau will be a crucial pillar of Moldova’s economic development. The Bucharest Stock Exchange is honored to participate in this project, contributing its experience and resources, but especially its commitment to build a modern and transparent market together with local partners. This stock exchange is a real opportunity for entrepreneurs, security for investors and a decisive step towards closer regional cooperation”.
The new exchange will provide access to a wide range of financial instruments: stocks, bonds, government and corporate securities, and will utilize state-of-the-art technology, including the Arena Trading platform.
