BNM governor in Washington: Moldova’s banking system is stable and resilient
The banking system in the Republic of Moldova is stable and well-capitalized. According to Anca Dragu, the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (BNM), banks remain resilient even in challenging scenarios, maintaining capital levels that exceed regulatory requirements. She made these statements during the Spring Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington.
At the presentation event for the IMF European Department's Regional Economic Outlook (REO) report, Anca Dragu stated that the National Bank of Moldova (BNM) is managing current challenges with the utmost responsibility in a global economic environment marked by uncertainty and significant shocks.
"In this complex environment, monetary policy remains firmly anchored in data-based decision-making. We have recently decided to maintain the monetary policy rate at 5.00%. This reflects a careful balance between supporting economic activity and maintaining price stability," said the NBM Governor.
The Governor also highlighted that the Republic of Moldova's accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) is a historic achievement, demonstrating the country’s commitment to building a financial structure for a modern economy integrated into the EU. Additionally, the Growth Plan for Moldova 2025-2027, valued at approximately EUR 1.9 billion, aims to boost investment and drive sustainable economic growth.
The April 2026 edition of the REO report indicates that Europe is experiencing the repercussions of the energy crisis resulting from the war in the Middle East, which is hindering economic growth, increasing inflation, and necessitating prudent policy responses that blend targeted support with structural reforms.
The REO is a regularly published report by the IMF that analyzes the economic situation and short- to medium-term prospects of various regions around the world. The presentation of this report by the IMF's European Department provides central bank governors and finance ministers from Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe with a framework for dialogue on regional macroeconomic prospects, challenges related to monetary and fiscal policies, and best practices to enhance financial stability and regional cooperation.
