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Moldova financial system and central bank developments

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The National Bank of Moldova (BNM) has reported a resilient financial system as of the second quarter of 2026. The financial stress index remained at 0.39, below the 0.51 threshold, indicating normal operating conditions with low risk of direct contagion. Vulnerability levels in the banking sector were recorded at -0.34, suggesting an absence of accumulated systemic risks. Lending trends show a shift in consumer behavior. While new mortgage loans decreased significantly, new consumer loans saw substantial growth. Despite rising demand, banks have tightened credit standards. Recent data from the first half of 2026 indicates a trend toward cautious spending and increased saving; citizens placed 7.2 billion lei in deposits while taking out only 6.1 billion lei in new loans. Household savings are rising, with total holdings Holdings in banking and non-banking institutions approaching approach 100 billion lei, representing 26.5% of the GDP. However, net savings growth is tempered by rising debt, as bank and non-bank loans have climbed to approximately 66.9 billion lei. debt. Expert Veaceslav Ioniță estimates actual savings could be double the formal amount, as many citizens prefer keeping cash, predominantly amount due to cash holdings in euros, euros outside the formal system. This aligns with system, a trend supported by BNM data showing over €1.17 billion in “informal cash inflows in foreign currency” during the first half of 2026. In the capital market, securities issuance volume surged 72% in the first half of 2026 to nearly 734 million lei. Additionally, holdings in government securities (VMS) have reached 978 million lei, a 55% increase this year. By October late September 2026, official reserves saw a sharp increase, rising by over 165 million euro total bank deposits exceeded 153.4 billion lei. Notably, approximately 59.57 billion lei—roughly 38.8% of all deposits—were held in a single week to reach 5.62 non-remunerated sight accounts, with individuals holding about 31.75 billion euro, driven by convertible currency reserves. Despite lei in these indicators, social challenges persist; 2025 estimates suggest an absolute poverty rate of 31.1%, non-interest bearing funds. Broader monetary indicators for September 2026 showed a slight contraction, with the monetary poverty risk reaching 32.9% in rural areas. base decreasing by 2.1% and the M3 money supply declining by 0.7% compared to August.

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