At a conference hosted by the National Bank of Romania, National Bank of Moldova Governor Anca Dragu highlighted EU regulatory alignment and capital market development as ways to attract investment. She encouraged Romanian investors to consider projects in Moldova. She also reiterated that Moldova’s first year in the Single Euro Payments Area generated estimated savings of EUR 16.4 million for individuals and businesses.
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National Bank of Moldova Governor Anca Dragu highlighted European Union financial alignment and capital market development as ways to attract investment during a business conference hosted by the National Bank of Romania. As Moldova prepares for EU accession, the central bank continues to align banking regulation and supervision with European standards to provide a predictable framework for assessing risks and planning projects. Cooperation with Romania on capital market development could broaden financing options for Moldovan companies and connect them with more investors.
Dragu reiterated previously reported results from Moldova’s first year in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), during which approximately 1.2 million transactions were processed at an average cost of about EUR 1 per transfer. Lower fees generated estimated savings of EUR 16.4 million for individuals and businesses. She also invited Romanian investors to consider new projects and business expansion in Moldova, recalling Moody’s April 2026 sovereign rating upgrade from B3 to B2 with a stable outlook, the country’s highest Moody’s rating in 25 years.
The National Bank of Moldova discussed expanded cooperation with CFA Institute and CFA Romania on investment training, mentoring and financial education. It also reported that Moldova’s first year connected to SEPA generated EUR 16.4 million in savings from about 1.2 million transactions, with average transfer costs falling to roughly EUR 1.
National Bank of Moldova Governor Anca Dragu highlighted payment modernization and European financial alignment as factors supporting investment. SEPA processed about 1.1 million transfers worth EUR 7.6 billion in its first 11 months, saving users approximately EUR 15 million and accounting for 87% of cross-border euro payments in August 2026…
The National Bank of Moldova reviewed progress on aligning financial legislation with EU rules during meetings with European Commission and European Central Bank officials. SEPA processed 1.1 million transfers in its first 11 months, while the MIA instant payment system surpassed 1 million users.