The National Bank of Moldova reported that Governor Anca Dragu spoke at the fifth edition of the EBA Business Outlook event, focusing on how financial stability, structural reforms and regulatory alignment support Moldova’s economic development and European integration. In remarks linked to the Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova, Dragu pointed to operational accession to the Single Euro Payments Area, enabling faster, safer and significantly lower-cost EUR transfers for citizens and firms, and highlighted the performance of the MIA instant payments system in MDL for rapid transfers between individuals and businesses. She also referenced progress in strengthening the legal and regulatory framework to align with European Union standards, including transposing EU banking requirements, modernising prudential supervision, and an advanced process to assess the equivalence of Moldova’s prudential framework with that of the EU.
National Bank of Moldova 2026-03-23
National Bank of Moldova governor highlights SEPA operational accession, MIA instant payments and EU prudential alignment at EBA Business Outlook
The National Bank of Moldova's Governor Anca Dragu addressed the EBA Business Outlook event, emphasizing financial stability, structural reforms, and regulatory alignment for Moldova's economic growth and EU integration. Dragu highlighted Moldova's accession to the Single Euro Payments Area and the MIA instant payments system's performance. She noted progress in aligning Moldova's legal and regulatory framework with EU standards, including transposing EU banking requirements and modernizing prudential supervision.