In November 2015, monetary base decreased by MDL 134.0 million (0.5 percent) compared to October 2015 and accounted for MDL 29269.4 million.

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.

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

In November 2015, the growth rate of consumer prices index (CPI) for the last 12 months constituted 13.5 percent, by 0.3 percentage points more compared to the previous month, exceeding further the upper limit of the range of variation of ± 1.5 percentage points from 5.0 percent inflation target.

A number of activities for implementing the Capital Basel III Agreement and the Association Agreement signed with the EU by which the Republic of Moldova has committed to harmonize legislation with the EU provisions have been undertaken within the Twinning Project launched in July this year, which aims at strengthening the National Bank of Moldova's capacity in the field of banking regulation and supervision.

In January-October 2015, the total amount of net money transfers from abroad made in favour of individuals via authorized banks of the Republic of Moldova amounted to US$ 939.99 million (down by 32.8 % as against the first ten months of 2014).

The decisions of the Executive Board of the NBM of 26 November 2015 are aimed at anchoring inflation expectations in the context of restoring and 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.

Starting from January 1, 2016, the IBAN code (International Bank Account Number) was implemented in the banking sector of the Republic of Moldova for national transfers.

Weighted average interest rate on new loans in national currency granted in in October 2015 was 15.75 percent, increasing by 4.95 percentage points compared to the same period last year.

In October 2015, monetary base decreased by MDL 457.4 million (1.5 percent) compared to September 2015 and accounted for MDL 29403.4 million.

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.

Total assets: 55,883,118 thousand MDL;
Total liabilities: 44,562,727 thousand MDL;
Total capital and reserves, profit and revaluation differences: 11,320,391 thousand MDL.

Net profit - 5,217,301 thousand MDL;
Comprehensive result - 5,226,852  thousand MDL;
Profit available for distribution - 1,783,582 thousand MDL.

In October 2015, the growth rate of consumer prices index (CPI) for the last 12 months constituted 13.2 percent, by 0.6 percentage points more compared to the previous month, exceeding further the upper limit of the range of variation of ± 1.5 percentage points from 5.0 percent inflation target.

According to the current projection, the annual growth rate of CPI will record a level of 9.7 percent in 2015 and 11.9 percent in 2016.

The gross external debt of the Republic of Moldova reached US$ 6,570.25 million as at the end of 2014.

The international investment position of the Republic of Moldova recorded a net debit of US$ 5,598.52 million as of 12/31/2014.

In 2014 the current account deficit of the balance of payments increased by 11.2% as against the previous year and amounted to US$ 564.35 million.

In 2014, the current account of the balance of payments recorded a deficit of US$ 564.35 million. The capital account recorded a surplus of US$ 94.54 million. The financial account recorded net inflows of US$ 563.66 million. 

As from 2 November 2015, the National Bank of Moldova issued into circulation eight commemorative coins as legal tender and for numismatic purposes.

Activity indicators within card payments system of the Republic of Moldova for the 3^rd Quarter, 2015.

Statistics

The gross external debt of the Republic of Moldova reached US$ 6,434.23 million as at the end of Quarter II 2015.