The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) reported on its 21–26 April 2025 visit to Washington, led by Governor Anca Dragu, which culminated in participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) “Regional Economic Outlook” forum. Alongside engagement with international financial institutions and strategic partners, the NBM highlighted its macroeconomic and financial-sector reform priorities, including implementation of Moldova’s IMF-supported programme and the launch of a Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) requested by the NBM. During the visit, the NBM held high-level meetings with the IMF, the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, international investors and the US Department of the Treasury, covering external partnership-building, inflation pressures and Moldova’s European path. The FSAP was presented as a tool to provide an objective assessment of the country’s financial system and support reforms aligned with international standards, including Basel III. Discussions with the US Department of the Treasury also addressed international cooperation and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, while a World Bank debate focused on financial inclusion and Moldova’s progress in digitalising financial services and expanding access to modern financial instruments.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-04-28
National Bank of Moldova requests an IMF Financial Sector Assessment Program during Washington meetings
The National Bank of Moldova (NBM), led by Governor Anca Dragu, attended the IMF “Regional Economic Outlook” forum in Washington, emphasizing macroeconomic and financial-sector reform priorities. The visit included meetings with the IMF, World Bank, and US Department of the Treasury, focusing on external partnerships, inflation, and Moldova’s European integration. The NBM launched a Financial Sector Assessment Program to align with international standards and discussed anti-money laundering, financial inclusion, and digitalization.