News about Financial markets
U.S. financial regulators have fined the Swiss bank UBS $125 million for violations of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, this is the largest civil penalty ever imposed on a broker-dealer for violating the Bank Secrecy Act.
A court in Chisinau, in the Buiucani district, found former members of the Banca de Economii Credit Committee guilty of violating lending regulations and credit policy—offenses provided for in Article 239, paragraph (2), subparagraph (a) of the Criminal Code.
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.
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.
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The Competition Council has drafted a resolution to approve the Guidelines on the Concept of Economic Concentration—a document that will provide detailed guidance on the application of rules governing the control of economic concentrations.
Goldman Sachs has lowered its forecast for the yen to 165 yen per dollar and joins a growing number of investors who are increasingly skeptical of the yen, which has already hit its lowest levels since 1986.
In June, the adjusted volume of transactions in “stablecoins” reached a record high of $1.79 trillion. This is according to data from Visa’s Allium-powered analytics dashboard.
Weak employment data, which reduces the likelihood of a Fed rate hike, was the most likely cause of the U.S. dollar’s decline. The dollar index fell 0.6% over the week, its biggest drop since April.
Municipal bonds are a promising financial instrument characterized by low costs, transparent allocation of funds, and—just as importantly—effective oversight of their use. They are already emerging as a clear alternative to bank loans for local governments.
A massive surge in investment in artificial intelligence, which has driven global stock markets to record highs, could end in a financial crash, warns the Bank for International Settlements.
Euroclear, a Belgian financial infrastructure company, has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Russia in a Brussels court as part of a dispute over frozen Russian assets.
The total volume of net remittances from abroad to individuals in May exceeded $170 million. Nearly 80% of these transfers were denominated in the euro. Such volumes of remittances have a multifaceted impact on macroeconomic indicators, serving as a key component of the balance of payments and a source of support for consumer demand.
Current “stablecoins” do not possess the key properties of money, and their continued growth could exacerbate the fragmentation of the financial system and increase risks for countries with weaker currencies. This is stated in the annual report of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
A total of 731 organized crime networks have emerged in the European Union, actively involved in drug trafficking, fraud, and cybercrime. This is stated in a new Europol report, which documents the rapid transformation of criminal organizations and the growth of their technological capabilities.
Governments around the world are borrowing more money now than they did during the COVID-19 pandemic
The government is selling government securities at a record pace, capitalizing on increased demand for them as a high-yield investment vehicle that outperforms bank deposits. Monthly sales are rising thanks to short-term securities. In the first five months of 2026, GSBs worth 26 billion lei were sold, which is one-third higher than sales volumes for the same period last year.
The EU intends to propose a 21st round of sanctions against Russia, targeting the country’s banking and cryptocurrency networks, in order to increase the likelihood of a banking crisis and encourage Russia to engage in negotiations on a peace agreement.
