In December 2016, 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$ 93.97 million (down by 3.2% as against December 2015).

The decision is aimed at maintaining the inflation rate close to the target of 5.0 percent over the medium-term, with a possible deviation of ± 1.5 percentage points.

During 2016, the NBM carried out quality assessments of the banks' shareholding and applied some remedial measures on large banks to ensure a transparent ownership structure. Thus, the assets recorded an increase and the banks became more resistant, being capitalised with a high liquidity level.

In Q III 2016, the current account of the balance of payments recorded a deficit of US$ 97.16 million (down by 17.0% as compared to Q III 2015), the capital account registered a negative balance of US$ 17.42 million and the financial account recorded a net inflow of US$ 68.93 million. The international investment position remained net debit totaling US$ -5,956.69 million, while the gross external debt reached US$ 6,510.49 million..

The gross external debt of the Republic of Moldova recorded US$ 6,510.49 million as of 30.09.2016, increasing by 2.6% during Q III 2016.

The international investment position of the Republic of Moldova recorded a net debit amounting to US$ 5,956.69 million as of 30.09.2016, which is 7.3% larger as compared to the end of 2015.

In Q III 2016, the current account of the balance of payments recorded a deficit of US$ 97.16 million (down by 17.0% as compared to Q III 2015), the capital account registered a negative balance of US$ 17.42 million and the financial account recorded a net inflow of US$ 68.93 million.

Weighted average interest rate on new loans in national currency granted in December 2016 was 11.74 percent, decreasing by 3.84 percentage points compared to the same period of last year.

In December 2016, monetary base increased by MDL 94.3 million (0.3 percent) compared to November 2016 and accounted for MDL 33276.5 million

The non-cash foreign exchange market of the Republic of Moldova is determined by the turnover of purchase/sale transactions of the foreign currency that have taken place on different segments of the market, except those performed by the National Bank of Moldova.

The activity of the National Bank of Moldova on the foreign exchange market (foreign exchange interventions) is performed in strict compliance with the monetary and foreign exchange policy objectives.

During 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016, National Bank conducted a total of 595 inspections at foreign exchange entities to verify their compliance with the legislation in force.

The project will reduce administrative costs incurred by the third parties (licensed banks, electronic money issuers, foreign exchange entities etc.) related to the aforementioned processes and will contribute to their transparency.

IBANs generators on the licensed banks' websites.

As from 30 December 2016, the National Bank of Moldova issued into circulation six commemorative coins as legal tender and for numismatic purposes.

In 2015, the current account of the balance of payments of the Republic of Moldova recorded a deficit amounting to USD 414.84 million, the capital account recorded a surplus of USD 22.88 million, and the financial account recorded a net capital inflow amounting to USD 391.96 million. The international investment position remained net debit and amounted to USD -5,654.17 million, while the external debt reached USD 6,345.43 million.

Commemorative coin from the series "The sanctuaries", in circulation since 30 December  2016.

Commemorative coin from the series "Personalities", in circulation since 30 December, 2016.

Commemorative coin from the series "Personalities", in circulation since 30 December 2016.

Commemorative coin from the series "Historical Events", in circulation since 30  December  2016.

Commemorative coin from the series "Holydays, culture, traditions of Moldova ", in circulation since 30 December 2016.

Commemorative coin from the series "Red Book of the Republic of Moldova”, in circulation since 30 December 2016.