Moldova
Moldova continues rate climb as inflation passes 20%
Central bank orders another 300bp increase as war adds to price woes
Moldova hikes another 200bp as inflation spirals
Central bank has raised rates nearly 10 percentage points, but inflation is surging towards 20%
Central banking in occupied Ukraine: what might happen?
How Russian authorities might deal with banking and currency in occupied Ukraine
Romania orders first rate increase in more than three years
Central bank adds 25 basis points as energy prices bite, while Moldova continues tightening
Moldova makes second rate hike in two months
Central bank cites “persistent inflationary process” as it raises policy rate 100 basis points
Moldova raises interest rates 100bp
Central bank cites “persistent” inflationary pressures, though rate is below target
Georgia’s Gvenetadze on implementing an aggressive reform agenda
The National Bank of Georgia governor speaks about efforts to improve monetary policy, financial infrastructure, financial literacy, transparency and ESG
IMF announces four more major aid packages
Haiti receives half of IMF funding quota while Moldova, Bolivia and Côte d’Ivoire get 100%
Senior Moldovan central bank officials arrested
Central bank expresses “deep concern” over arrests and calls for “impartial” probe into 2014 fraud
Outstanding contribution for capacity building: Warren Coats
For his extraordinary life’s work in helping to put more than 20 central banks – from those in former Soviet republics to those recovering from war – on a sounder footing
Moldovan central bank suspends rights of lenders’ shareholders
Move is latest effort to enforce law in notoriously difficult banking sector
Moldovan finance minister becomes central bank governor
Ex-governor worked closely with new appointee in handling aftermath of massive bank theft
Moldovan parliament expands central bank’s supervisory powers
Major bank crime saw theft of approximately 12% of GDP in 2014
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.