Moldova
New Moldovan governor takes up post
New governor at Moldovan central bank must deal with after-effects of massive theft from three commercial banks; Sergiu Cioclea previously worked for BNP Paribas
Moldovan parliament nominates central bank governor
Moldovan parliamentary committee names a former senior manager with BNP Paribas to replace the embattled central bank head
IMF staff back Moldovan central bank response to crisis
Staff report supports many actions taken by the Moldovan central bank in dealing with the crisis caused by banking fraud; calls for bank to gain more powers and independence
Moldovan officials attack use of central bank as 'scapegoat'
Governor and first deputy of Moldova's central bank attack 'attempts at a government level' to delay banking investigation; will remain in place for three months 'unless replaced'
Moldovan governor and first deputy resign as banking scandal intensifies
Governor and first deputy resign but will stay on to assist incoming IMF team; Dragutanu attacks local politicians for handling of ‘loss’ of an estimated $1 billion from commercial banks
IMF moves to unshackle programme countries' monetary policy
The Fund's move towards more flexible conditionality in support programmes is part of a bigger push, but some say it does not go far enough
National Bank of Moldova seeks confidence boost with five-year plan
The first strategic plan formed by the National Bank of Moldova aims to improve public perception of the central bank and strengthen the financial system
National Bank of Moldova - Annual Report 2006
Moldova's economy grew relatively slowly in 2006. GDP increased by 4%, in comparison with 7.5% in 2005 and 7.4% in 2004.
National Bank of Moldova - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Moldova's Annual Report 2005, economic development of the Republic of Moldova in 2005 exhibited maintained macroeconomic stability.
National Bank of Moldova - Annual Report 2004
The National Bank of Moldova has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2004. The world economy in 2004 denoted further recovery trends: the growth rate of global economy increased for the third consecutive year and accounted for an estimate of 5…
Moldova's central bank diversifies forex reserves
The central bank of Moldova has diversified its foreign exchange reserve portfolio to guard against exchange rate risk, according to the ITAR-TASS news agency.
National Bank of Moldova - Annual Report 2001
ANNUAL REPORT - The National Bank of Moldova has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2001.
Controversy over Transnistrian "central bank"
FEATURE - The National Bank of Moldova denies the legitimacy of the "central bank" of the self-proclaimed "Trans-Dniester Republic". But in the breakaway republic, not recognised by any other country in the world, the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank…
Moldova bank president confirms new policy
MOLDOVA - The president of the National Bank of Moldova has confirmed a new policy concerning the consolidation of the banking system of the republic.
IMF praises Moldova, promises to extend $12m Feb
The International Monetary Fund praised Moldova's government policies on Feb. 2, 2001, and said it would disburse the next $12 million tranche in February 2001, the head of the IMF monitoring mission said. "All objectives of the programme are met,"…
Moldova central bank cuts main interest rates
Moldova's central bank said on Thursday it had cut its main interest rate for short-term and medium-term credit to 27.5% from 28.5% with immediate effect.