National Payments Council is designed as a professional forum for high level consultation between the various public and private institutions in order to facilitate the safe and stable functioning of the payment system of the Republic of Moldova.

In June 2014, the monetary base was MDL 26095.6 million, increasing by MDL 544.3 million (2.1 percent) compared to May 2014.

In July 2014 the monetary base was MDL 27037.5 million, increasing by MDL 941.9 million (3.6 percent) compared to June 2014.

According to the data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in July 2014, the consumer prices index (CPI) for the last 12 months constituted 5.3 percent, increasing by 0.3 percentage points versus the previous month, being maintained within the range of variation of ± 1.5 percentage points from 5.0 percent inflation target.

Weighted average interest rate on new loans in national currency granted in July 2014 was 10.53 percent, decreasing by 1.52 percentage points versus the same period last year.

Maintaining the base rate applied on main short-term monetary policy operations at the current level of 3.5 percent annually.

Maintaining the base rate applied on main short-term policy operations at the current level of 3.5 percent annually.

According to the data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in June 2014, the consumer prices index (CPI) for the last 12 months constituted 5.0 percent, increasing by 0.3 percentage points versus the previous month and reaching the 5.0 percent inflation target level.

The National Bank of Moldova issued new three commemorative coins on 21 July 2014, minted in silver, as legal tender and for numismatic purpose.

Commemorative coin from the series "Historical Events", in circulation since July 21, 2014.

Tier I capital reached the level of MDL 8140.4 million as on June 30, 2014 and increased by 2.7 percent. This development was largely determined by the profit on the system in the first half of the year and the share issues at three banks.

Weighted average interest rate on new loans in national currency granted in June 2014 was 10.03 percent, decreasing by 2.00 percentage points versus the same period last year.

Commemorative coin from the series "Historical Events", in circulation since July 21, 2014.

Commemorative coin from the series „Monuments of Moldova”, in circulation since July 21, 2014.

Weighted average interest rate on new loans granted in national currency in May 2014 was 11.20 percent, decreasing by 1.01 percentage points versus the same period last year.