The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) launches several activities for the Global Money Week, between 22-26 March 2021. These are intended for pupils, students, general public, business environment etc.

The decision of the Executive Board of NBM no.33 of 04 March 2021, regarding the establishment of banks that are Other Systemically Important Institutions from Republic of Moldova and the respective O-SII buffer rates shall enter into force at the date of publishing in the Official Monitor of the Republic of Moldova.

The decision was taken at today's meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM).

In January 2021, the volume of cash releases exceeded the volume of cash receipts per banking system, thus increasing the currency in circulation by MDL 46.7 million (0.16 %) compared to the end of 2020.

In January 2021, new loans extended by banks totaled MDL 2,113.6 million, recording a decrease of 5.5% compared to January 2020.

In January 2021, the monetary base increased by MDL 498.5 million (0.9%) compared to the previous month and amounted MDL 56,137.2 million, being 20.2 percent higher than in January 2020.

As of the end of the 4th quarter of 2020, the offer price for the residential property in Chișinău has registered an increase of 14,0 percent compared the reference period (year 2019).

Annual inflation rate will decrease insignificantly in the current quarter, but, starting with the next quarter, will increase until the end of the forecast horizon, returning to the proximity of the inflation target.

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) draws the public's attention to the fact that any information on bank cards is private and should not be disclosed to anyone, not even to bank representatives.

In 2020, the total volume of money transferred to individuals, residents of the Republic of Moldova, amounted to USD 1,486.74 million.

The Executive Board of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) decided unanimously in today's meeting to maintain at the same level the values of the main monetary policy instruments.

In December 2020, the total amount of net money transfers from abroad made in favour of individuals via licensed banks of the Republic of Moldova amounted to US$ 147.84 million (increasing by 36.9% as against December 2019).

In December 2020, new loans extended by banks totalled MDL 3,325.5 million, recording an increase of 1.7% compared to December 2019.

In December 2020, the monetary base  increased by MDL 2,221.2 million (4.2%) compared to the previous month and amounted MDL 55,638.7 million, being 18.8 percent higher than in December 2019.

The National Bank of Moldova has called on licensed banks to be vigilant in preventing and combating money laundering and terrorist financing in cases of cash use. 

The National Payments Council (NPC) met online in the annual meeting to discuss the balance of activities.

The most important element of the legal framework related to the dialogue between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union is the Association Agreement

In quarter III 2020, the current account of the balance of payments recorded a deficit of US$ 333,03 million, the capital account registered a negative balance amounting to US$ 23,45 million, and the financial account recorded a net capital inflow of US$ 412,20 million. The international investment position amounted to US$ -5 625,21 million as of 30.09.2020, while the gross external debt totaled US$  7 950,28 million.

In quarter III 2020, the current account of the balance of payments recorded a deficit of US$ 333,03 million, the capital account registered a negative balance amounting to US$ 23,45 million, and the financial account recorded a net capital inflow of US$ 412,20 million. 

The international investment position recorded a net debit of US$ 5 625,21 million as of 30.09.2020, 12,8% larger as compared to the end of 2019.