National Bank of Moldova Governor Anca Dragu delivered remarks at the 36th plenary meeting of the European Covered Bond Council in Athens, focusing on Moldova’s efforts to expand affordable housing finance and deepen integration with the European financial system. Moldova plans to modernise its affordable housing legislation in line with European Union standards to broaden access to financing. Dragu also set out the National Bank of Moldova’s current priorities, including reforming and developing the financial market, diversifying available financial instruments, digitalising financial infrastructure, and strengthening conditions for investors. In this context, she pointed to Moldova’s acceptance into the Single Euro Payments Area on 6 March 2025, framing it as a step that should support faster and lower-cost euro payments. Dragu additionally welcomed the Bucharest Stock Exchange initiative to help establish a modern stock exchange in Moldova by the end of 2025.
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National Bank of Moldova highlights SEPA accession and capital market development plans at European Covered Bond Council plenary
National Bank of Moldova Governor Anca Dragu emphasized efforts to expand affordable housing finance and integrate with the European financial system at the European Covered Bond Council meeting. Moldova aims to align its housing legislation with EU standards and has joined the Single Euro Payments Area for euro payments. Dragu also highlighted priorities like financial market reform, digitalisation, and establishing a modern stock exchange with support from the Bucharest Stock Exchange.