News about National Bank

Employees of the National Bank of Moldova demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism, and their salary levels must also be analyzed in light of competition in the banking market. This opinion was expressed by the Secretary General of the Government, Alexei Buzu.

Risks to the functioning of Moldova’s nonbanking sector remain low, and the sector’s financial position is stable. According to data presented at a meeting of the National Committee on Financial Stability, the nonbank financial sector is demonstrating resilience in the face of external and internal challenges.

The current image of the banking system as a “showcase” is very convenient—it makes it clear who to blame and where to run. But I have some bad news for you: the next crisis will most likely look nothing like the ones before. ATMs will continue to work. Deposits won’t go anywhere. The National Bank will calmly talk about high liquidity and capital adequacy.

Moldova will introduce new mechanisms for managing banking crises and establish a minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL) that banks and certain investment companies must meet.

Before wrapping up the topic of the bid price index, it’s worth adding something specific to Moldova—something that explains not why this methodological error occurs (this is a universal issue; regulators make this mistake almost everywhere), but why, specifically in Moldova, there is no one to correct it in time.

The excessive growth in lending during the first half of 2026 did not undermine the stability of the banking system. The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) reached this conclusion, noting that while risks do exist, they are moderate. In addition, banks have taken steps to create a safety cushion as required by the regulator, raising the countercyclical capital buffer rate to 2.5% as of the end of May.

The National Instant Payment System (MIA) from the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) is becoming increasingly popular due to its cost-effectiveness and ease of use. These advantages have been particularly appreciated by the public when paying for utilities and other services. The system has over 985,000 registered unique users—nearly one in every two adult residents of the country.

This has arguably been one of the main consequences of adopting the euro as the base currency for calculating the exchange rate of the Moldovan leu. The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) cites evidence supporting the soundness of this decision, which for the past year and a half has had a positive impact on both foreign exchange costs and the management of the country’s foreign exchange reserves.

Imagine a Sunday breakfast. Two people are sitting at the table. One has spent his entire life studying bubbles, irrational expectations, and how crowds can turn price into a religion. The other has spent his entire life explaining how reputable institutions pretend to manage risk, when in reality they simply package it nicely in their financial statements so it doesn’t scare off investors prematurely.

The National Bank of Moldova (BNM) attributes the high salaries of its senior management and the increase in personnel expenses to the need to maintain competitive compensation given the complexity of the tasks facing the regulator.

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 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.

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.

Ion Sturza, former prime minister of the Republic of Moldova, stated that the consequences of the banking crisis and the period of oligarchic influence continue to affect the country’s economy and financial system.

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.

Moldova’s economy grew by 0.14 percentage points.

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.

In June 2026, new deposits totaled 28,769 million lei. Of this amount, 69.3% came from businesses and 30.7% from individuals. These figures reflect activity in Moldova’s banking market, where the corporate sector accounts for the bulk of new funds raised.