The National Bank of Moldova published an update on bilateral meetings held by its delegation, led by Governor Anca Dragu, on the margins of the Central and Eastern Europe Forum in Vienna, including discussions with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on developing Moldova’s capital market, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, and aligning financial regulation. Talks with EBRD Managing Director for Financial Institutions Francis Malige also covered measures to strengthen economic resilience and energy security, alongside priorities in the Moldova Country Strategy 2023-2028 such as financial inclusion, corporate governance and business environment improvements, and adopting international transparency and sustainability standards. The delegation, which included First Deputy Governor Vladimir Munteanu, also met foreign private-sector representatives on strengthening the competitiveness of Moldovan firms in external markets and identifying solutions to bolster resilience amid global challenges; the forum took place on 14-15 January 2025 and marked its 30th anniversary.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-01-16
National Bank of Moldova holds Vienna forum talks with EBRD on capital market development and regulatory harmonisation
The National Bank of Moldova, led by Governor Anca Dragu, attended the Central and Eastern Europe Forum in Vienna, focusing on capital market development and SME support with the EBRD. Discussions with EBRD's Francis Malige covered economic resilience, energy security, and Moldova's Country Strategy 2023-2028 priorities, including financial inclusion and corporate governance. The delegation also met with private-sector representatives to boost Moldovan firms' competitiveness and resilience globally.