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The delegation of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) held a meeting with Mr William Beach, the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, responsible for Europe and Eurasia.
The discussion focused on the latest international and regional developments in the prevention and combatting of money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CFT), the implementation of international sanctions, and measures to prevent illicit financing.
The NBM delegation emphasised the importance of bilateral cooperation and informed the U.S. officials about the progress made by the Republic of Moldova in strengthening the financial security framework. The report of the MONEYVAL Committee of the Council of Europe, published in 2025, highlights significant improvements in the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing. As a result of these advancements, MONEYVAL decided that Moldova will no longer be subject to the monitoring process under the 5th round of evaluations.
“The reforms implemented by the NBM enhance the credibility and integrity of Moldova's financial sector on the international stage. By the end of 2026, EU legislation in the field of AML/CFT is expected to be fully transposed into national law, ensuring the protection of the financial system,” highlighted the Governor of the central bank.
The meeting with the U.S. Department of the Treasury officials took place in the context of the NBM delegation’s participation in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, held from 13-18 April 2026 in Washington, D.C.