National Bank of Moldova releases intergenerational financial education podcast on inflation saving and fraud risks

The National Bank of Moldova has released a new episode of its financial education podcast in an intergenerational format, with Governor Anca Dragu interviewed by two schoolchildren. The episode explains in simple terms how the central bank works, why inflation matters, why printing more money can push up prices, and how children and families can approach saving, spending and financial safety. In the discussion, Dragu describes the National Bank of Moldova as the "bank of banks", responsible for price stability and for supervising the banking sector as well as nonbank financial institutions and insurers. She explains that the central bank does not lend to households or firms directly, but manages the supply of cash in circulation, withdraws worn banknotes and uses tools such as the policy rate and reserve requirements to restrain demand and limit inflation, while noting that some price shocks, such as higher oil prices, cannot be controlled by the central bank. The episode also focuses on practical financial habits, including planning larger purchases, distinguishing needs from wants, saving even small sums regularly, treating offers of quick profits with caution, and never sharing card details or personal data in response to suspicious messages or pressure tactics.