National Bank of Moldova and EBRD review cooperation on capital market development and EU-aligned prudential reforms

The National Bank of Moldova reported on a meeting between Governor Anca Dragu and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Vice President Matteo Patrone that focused on financial sector developments, capital market development, and ongoing cooperation to support Moldova’s economic development and European integration. The central bank highlighted that Moldova’s banking sector remains stable, well capitalised and adequately liquid, while work continues to align regulation and supervision with European standards, including an ongoing assessment process with the European Banking Authority aimed at recognition of equivalence with the European Union prudential framework. Discussions covered EBRD support for financial market development and institutional capacity building at the National Bank of Moldova, including an initiative to estimate and publish a government securities yield curve that was launched on the central bank’s website at the end of 2025. The parties also discussed technical assistance under the Reform Support Team programme to support legislative harmonisation with the European Union acquis, as well as cooperation opportunities linked to Moldova’s Growth Plan; the release noted that the EBRD has financed 199 projects in Moldova with cumulative investments of over EUR 3 billion and has a current portfolio of 76 active projects worth around EUR 1.33 billion.