The National Bank of Moldova reported on a meeting between Governor Anca Dragu’s delegation and the International Monetary Fund’s Executive Director for Moldova’s constituency, Jeroen Clicq, alongside Alternate Executive Director Marnix van Rij, held on the margins of the World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington. Discussions covered progress on structural reforms, the central bank’s role in strengthening financial and institutional stability, and priority areas for continued engagement with the IMF. The update highlighted the successful completion of assessment missions under the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP), framed as a step toward obtaining a clear and objective view of the financial sector’s performance and aligning the system with international standards and best practices. The parties also reviewed Moldova’s accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) as a milestone signalling the maturity of the regulatory framework and the banking system’s ability to operate to international standards, and discussed further cooperation on developing the macroprudential framework, increasing monetary policy transparency, modernising payment infrastructure, and advancing central bank governance and transparency reforms.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-10-16
National Bank of Moldova meets IMF Executive Directors to review FSAP work, SEPA accession and future cooperation
The National Bank of Moldova and the International Monetary Fund discussed structural reforms, financial stability, and continued cooperation in Washington. They noted the successful completion of Financial Sector Assessment Program missions and Moldova's accession to the Single Euro Payments Area as a regulatory milestone. Further cooperation will focus on developing the macroprudential framework, monetary policy transparency, and modernizing payment infrastructure.