The year 2023 was marked by the maintenance of a complicated geopolitical context and, on the economic front, by a steady process of disinflation and a slow return of the economy to an upward trend.

Statements to this effect were made by the Governor of the NBM, Anca Dragu, at the Meeting of the Governors of the French-speaking Central Banks "French-speaking central banks facing new challenges: what are the responses", held in Brussels on 30-31 May 2024.

The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu, participates in the Meeting of the Governors of French-speaking Central Banks "French-speaking central banks facing new challenges: what are the answers?", held in Brussels on 30-31 May 2024.

This report presents the financial position and performance of the National Bank of Moldova (Bank) and has no direct connection with its primary objective of ensuring and maintaining price stability.

The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu, awarded certificates to young financial education ambassadors, who organized trainings for their peers in several localities across the country.

As of the end of the 1st quarter of 2024, the offer price for residential property in Chișinău has recorded a rapid growth compared to the previous quarter.

Dozens of institutions and organizations have joined the National Financial Education Campaign "Financial education for all" of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), carried out with the support of USAID's Moldova Institutional and Structural Reforms (MISRA) program.

The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Anca Dragu, made statements to this effect at the third edition of the "Financial-Banking Market" conference held in Bucharest.

In January – April 2024 the volume of cumulative cash releases from banks exceeded the volume of cumulative cash receipts in the banking system by MDL 220.3 million.

In April 2024 the monetary base increased by MDL 1,046.8 million (+1.3%) compared to the March 2024 and amounted to MDL 82,752.2 million, being 8.7% higher than in the similar period of the previous year.

The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu, participated in the international conference on regional and global finance organised by the Banka Slovenije and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the Slovenian city of Portorož.

In April 2024, new term deposits attracted totalled MDL 2,618.1 million, decreasing by 1.2% as compared to March 2024.

The First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Vladimir Munteanu, together with the Minister of Finance, Petru Rotaru, participated in the Annual High-Level Meeting of the Economic and Financial Dialogue between the EU and the Candidate Countries, held in Brussels on 14 May 2024.

In April 2024, new loans extended amounted to MDL 5,510.0 million, increasing by 7.1% compared to March 2024.

Nearly 500 people crossed the threshold of the National Bank of Moldova on the evening of 18 May to discover the art and monetary history of the Republic of Moldova.

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) has become a member of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) joins for the first time the European initiative "European Night of Museums", marking an important step in its commitment to promote culture and national heritage.

Member of the of the Supervisory Board, not employees of the National Bank.

The Supervisory Board (SB) of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) has a new member - Ion Lapteacru, who, after master and PhD studies in economics and a successful academic career in France, returns to Chisinau.

The current inflation forecast, relative to that in the Inflation Report, February 2024, has been revised insignificantly upward for the comparable period, except for the second quarter of 2024, where it is similar, and the third quarter of 2025, where it is lower.

The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu, participated in the 10th edition of the conference organised by CFA Society Romania on "Capital Markets in Central and Eastern Europe".

9 May, the Day of Peace and Unity in Europe, has a special significance for me this year - I have the opportunity to celebrate the fundamental European values as Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, a country that is in full swing on its accession journey.