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Moldova Strengthens Financial Security Framework, Aligns with EU Policies

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The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) has made significant progress in strengthening its financial security framework, with a strong commitment to aligning with European Union (EU) policies. According to First Deputy Governor Petru Rotaru, the country's alignment rate with EU restrictive measures has increased significantly, from 64% in 2022 to 91% in 2024. The NBM supervises compliance with international restrictive measures by banks, non-bank payment service providers, and other non-bank financial institutions, working closely with relevant national authorities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Bank of Moldova, under the leadership of First Deputy Governor Petru Rotaru, has demonstrated a strong commitment to aligning with European Union security policies, emphasizing the importance of a stable and secure financial system.
  • The country's alignment rate with EU restrictive measures has increased significantly, from 64% in 2022 to 91% in 2024, reflecting Moldova's strong commitment to the European integration process.
  • The NBM plays a central role in promoting interinstitutional cooperation efforts, intensifying information exchange at the local and international levels, and developing supervisory policies.
  • The country's progress is also reflected in the new report of the MONEYVAL Committee of the Council of Europe, published on June 19, 2025, which reveals significant improvements in the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • The NBM supervises compliance with international restrictive measures by banks, non-bank payment service providers, and other non-bank financial institutions, working closely with relevant national authorities.

Statistics:

  • The alignment rate with EU restrictive measures increased from 64% in 2022 to 91% in 2024.
  • The percentage of banks, non-bank payment service providers, and other non-bank financial institutions compliant with international restrictive measures is 91% (2024).
  • 19 June 2025: The MONEYVAL Committee of the Council of Europe published a new report revealing significant improvements in the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • 2022: The country's alignment rate with EU restrictive measures was 64%.
  • 2023: The country's alignment rate with EU restrictive measures was 89%.
  • 2024: The country's alignment rate with EU restrictive measures was 91%.

Sources:

  • National Bank of Moldova
  • National Bank of Moldova Copyright 2017 Contify.com
  • MONEYVAL Committee of the Council of Europe (published on June 19, 2025)

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