The National Bank of Moldova published an update on the International Monetary Fund’s Article IV mission concluding statement, which credits the central bank with progress in strengthening financial-sector supervision and the crisis management framework, including bank resolution. The IMF’s Financial Sector Assessment Program conducted with the World Bank found Moldova’s banking system to be well capitalised and liquid, and able to withstand severe shocks. The assessment links these outcomes to structural reforms over the past decade that improved the effectiveness of banking supervision and reinforced the prudential regulatory framework, alongside a substantial strengthening of financial safety nets. It recommends further enhancements to risk-based supervision, more rigorous identification of operational risks, and continued development of the emergency liquidity assistance framework, including establishing appropriate support mechanisms.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-12-17
National Bank of Moldova cites IMF Article IV findings on stronger supervision and calls to deepen risk-based oversight and emergency liquidity support
The National Bank of Moldova reported on the IMF's Article IV mission, highlighting progress in financial-sector supervision and crisis management. The IMF and World Bank's Financial Sector Assessment Program found Moldova's banking system well-capitalized and liquid, due to a decade of structural reforms. Recommendations include enhancing risk-based supervision, identifying operational risks, and developing the emergency liquidity assistance framework.