The National Bank of Moldova published a recap of Governor Anca Dragu’s public lecture launching Moldova’s International Financial Education Week (Global Money Week 2026), centred on responsible personal financial decision-making, the digitalisation of payments, and connecting Moldova’s financial system more closely to Europe. The lecture stressed the importance of critical thinking in day-to-day financial choices and linked macroeconomic credibility to rules, institutions and responsible decisions. Dragu noted that Moldova’s sovereign rating has been upgraded by a cumulative three notches over the past two years by major international agencies, and highlighted progress in linking to European financial infrastructure through joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), with cross-border transfers between Moldova and European countries described as faster, simpler and lower cost. The National Bank also pointed to the uptake of its MIA Instant Payments system, reporting that it is used by every second citizen with at least one bank account, and referenced ongoing reforms, strengthened supervision and alignment of banking regulation with European standards, including a December 2025 European Banking Authority finding that key elements of European rules are already reflected in Moldova’s regulatory framework and supervisory practices. Global Money Week 2026 continues with daily interactive workshops and training sessions led by National Bank experts, covering the central bank’s role, how monetary policy decisions are made, financial-sector digitalisation and safe online payment practices.

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