The National Bank of Moldova published an update on a meeting between Governor Anca Dragu and teachers from economics-focused education institutions, focused on Moldova’s accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) and the expected implications for citizens and the economy. The discussion framed SEPA as the infrastructure for cross-border bank transfers in euros and highlighted potential benefits such as lower costs for cross-border payments, easier financial transactions between Moldova and European countries, and improved access to modern financial instruments. The governor also stressed the role of educators in helping students understand the implications of SEPA accession, while representatives from the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova and the State University of Moldova highlighted the need to modernise curricula to reflect topics such as payments infrastructure, digital banking and SEPA-related rules, and to embed financial education more deeply through cooperation with the central bank and other stakeholders.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-04-09
National Bank of Moldova governor discusses Moldova’s accession to SEPA with economic educators
The National Bank of Moldova reported a meeting between Governor Anca Dragu and economics educators on Moldova's accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). The meeting emphasized SEPA's role in facilitating euro-denominated cross-border transfers and its benefits, including reduced costs and enhanced financial access. Educators were urged to update curricula to cover SEPA, digital banking, and financial education in collaboration with the central bank.