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The Republic of Moldova becomes, for one day, the central point of international financial dialogue. On 19 September, the international conference "New Technology for Old Markets" [2] will take place in Chișinău, organised by the National Bank of Moldova in partnership with the National Bank of Romania [3] and the Bank of France [4]. The event will bring together leading figures from the financial world on the same stage:
- François Villeroy de Galhau, the Governor of the Bank of France, who will deliver a keynote speech on financial innovation;
- Jon Frost, Head of Innovation and the Digital Economy, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), one of the most influential institutions in shaping the global financial future;
- Cosmin Marinescu, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania, who will deliver a speech at the opening of the event;
- Jasmina Selimović, Governor of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who will participate in discussions within the panel "Women in Finance."
Alongside Ms. Anca Dragu, the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova and the host of the event, top representatives from major European central banks will be present: the Bank of France and the Central Bank of the Netherlands.
Throughout an engaging day, the conference will highlight topics of interest to emerging economies, analysed by internationally renowned experts. The agenda includes discussions on the digital transformation of financial markets, illustrated by successful examples from Central and Eastern Europe, as well as a panel dedicated to the role of women in the financial and fintech sector, moderated by the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu.
Participants will explore innovations based on distributed ledger technology (DLT) and how these can influence cross-border payments and the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The topic of financial inclusion and leadership in fintech will also be addressed, with a focus on diversity, equal opportunities, and building a sustainable financial future.
The "New Technology for Old Markets" conference is the first edition of an annual series aimed at placing the Republic of Moldova on the map of international financial dialogue. The event will be held in a hybrid format: with in-person participation in Chișinău and online access for the international audience.