The National Bank of Moldova (BNM) reported on Governor Anca Dragu’s participation in the Central and Eastern Europe Forum in Vienna, where she set out the central bank’s priorities for modernising Moldova’s financial system and maintaining macroeconomic stability amid inflation pressures. Speaking on a central bank panel alongside peers from the region, the discussion covered inflation and interest rate developments, central bank independence, financial inclusion, financial innovation and digital transformation. Dragu pointed to Moldova’s 2025 sovereign rating of “BB-/B” assigned by S&P Global Ratings, and to progress in financial infrastructure including the MIA national instant payments system launched in spring 2024 and adopted by more than 840,000 users, as well as Moldova’s accession to SEPA. She also underscored strengthening the legislative and institutional framework to align governance, supervision and regulation with European Union standards and international best practices. The forum ran from 13–14 January 2026 and brought together central bank governors, finance ministers, international financial institutions, investors and private-sector leaders.
National Bank of Moldova 2026-01-14
National Bank of Moldova governor outlines financial system reforms citing S&P BB-/B rating and 840,000 users of MIA instant payments
The National Bank of Moldova reported Governor Anca Dragu's participation in the Central and Eastern Europe Forum, outlining priorities for modernizing Moldova's financial system and maintaining macroeconomic stability amid inflation pressures. Dragu highlighted Moldova's 2025 sovereign rating of "BB-/B," the adoption of the MIA national instant payments system, and efforts to align governance and regulation with European Union standards.