European integration is a strategic priority for the Republic of Moldova, a statement made by the First Deputy Governor of the NBM, Petru Rotaru, during a forum organized by the European Business Association (EBA).

The annual inflation rate will be on an upward trend in the first quarter of this year, after which it will decrease continuously until the third quarter of 2026 and increase slightly at the end of the forecast horizon (fourth quarter of 2026).

In January 2025 the volume of cumulative cash receipts in banks exceeded the volume of cumulative cash withdrawals in the banking system by MDL 628.6 million.

In January 2025 the monetary base decreased by MDL 5,144.4 million (-6.2%) compared to December 2024 and amounted to MDL 77,479.4 million, being 5.1% lower than in the similar period of the previous year.

In January 2025, new granted loans amounted to MDL 5,721.4 million, decreasing by 29.3% compared to December 2024.

In January 2025, new term deposits attracted totalled MDL 3,714.9 million, decreasing by 38.6% as compared to December 2024.

As of the end of the 4th quarter of 2024, the offer price for residential property in Chișinău has recorded a substantial growth compared to the previous quarter.

Commemorative coin from the “Others” series, in circulation since 14 February 2025.

Recently, the first part of the FSAP (Financial Sector Assessment Program) mission, carried out in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB), took place at the request of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM).

On the occasion of the issuance of the commemorative coin dedicated to the famous singer Ștefan Petrache, the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu, received today at the bank's headquarters the visit of the great artist's family. In a solemn and emotional atmosphere, Ms. Dragu offered the coin to the Petrache family as an expression of high appreciation for the singer’s career and his contribution to enriching our musical heritage.

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) presented the progress of the Republic of Moldova on Chapter 9 "Financial Services", during the bilateral screening meeting, which took place on 3-4 February 2025, in Brussels, as part of the negotiations for accession to the European Union (EU).

Petru Rotaru was appointed First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the NBM, and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board of the NBM by the Decision of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova no. 7 of 6 February 2025.

Mihnea Constantinescu was appointed Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), member of the Executive Board of the NBM by the Decision of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova no. 8 of 6 February 2025.

In order to further calibrate the optimal monetary policy measures for bringing inflation back within the target range, the National Bank of Moldova shall prepare the medium-term inflation forecast, taking into account the details of the extended support package provided by the European Union.

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) emphasizes the importance of developing the resilience and energy independence of the Republic of Moldova for the country's economy and for financial and monetary stability.

The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu, held a meeting with Sergiu Oprescu, President of the European Mortgage Federation, and Luca Bertalot, Secretary General of the European Covered Bond Council. 

The Republic of Moldova celebrated its sports champions at the 2025 Olympic Dinner, a traditional event organized by the National Olympic and Sports Committee (NOSC), which took place last night, 29 January 2025, at the Palace of the Republic.

The Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Tatiana Ivanicichina, participated in the round table discussion "Macroeconomic resilience of the Republic of Moldova in the context of regional and global security threats", organized by the Independent Think-Tank "Expert-Grup" and the Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE, Poland).

The National Bank of Moldova is focusing on ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal control efficiency, and risk management processes, to prevent and mitigate the risks related to payment service provision and e-money issuance activities.