Chisinau, September 15, 2025 – The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization announces the establishment of a new stock exchange in partnership with the Bucharest Stock Exchange and a group of major investors from the Republic of Moldova.

The new stock exchange, organized as a joint-stock company, will be a strategic pillar for expanding access to capital for companies in the Republic of Moldova, attracting investment, and integrating the Republic of Moldova into the European capital market.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean said: „Moldova is connecting to European financial markets – the launch of the new Stock Exchange in Chisinau brings certain opportunities for our entrepreneurs and foreign investors, especially from Romania, to open businesses in Moldova”.

Doina Nistor, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, emphasized: „Our capital market is making steady progress and needs transparency, modern tools, and access to international expertise to leverage its existing growth potential. Through this partnership with the Bucharest Stock Exchange and strong institutional investors, we are offering Moldovan companies more opportunities to access financing and investors different options to increase their equity through stock market mechanisms.”

To mark the partnership and participate in the announcement of the establishment of the stock exchange, at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Doina Nistor, Chișinău is hosting a visit by Romania’s Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism, Radu Miruță.

Radu Miruța, Romania’s Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism, emphasized: „Romania and the Republic of Moldova are not only building a financial bridge today, but are also taking a step in the same direction: towards the West. The launch of the Chișinău Stock Exchange means trust, transparency, and a concrete step towards Moldova’s economic integration into the European Union. We are delighted to be partners and to offer the 30 years of experience of the Romanian capital market to make this path irreversible.”

Radu Miruța, Romania’s Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism, said: „The future stock exchange in Chișinău will be a key pillar for the economic development of the Republic of Moldova. It is an honor for the Bucharest Stock Exchange to be part of this project, bringing our experience and resources, but above all our desire to build a modern and transparent market together with local partners. This stock exchange means real opportunities for entrepreneurs, security for investors, and a decisive step towards closer regional cooperation.”

The initial share capital of the new stock exchange will be €3 million, invested in two equal tranches, with the participation of the Government of the Republic of Moldova, the Bucharest Stock Exchange, and financial institutions and companies — maib, Donaris Vienna Insurance Group, OTP Bank, Moldindconbank, MK Kapital, Moldcell — that signed a partnership agreement at Moldova Business Week.

”The launch of the new Stock Exchange marks the beginning of a new stage for the Moldovan economy. Moldindconbank is honored to be part of this project of national importance, which will open doors to the integration of capital markets in the region and provide a more competitive environment for Moldovan companies. This supports our commitment to invest in the future of the capital market in the Republic of Moldova and to support the development of a modern financial infrastructure capable of inspiring confidence and stability. We are convinced that the development of a transparent and efficient trading platform will provide local companies with better access to financing and attract international investors. In an economy that aspires to regional and global integration, such a project represents a strategic step in strengthening confidence in the financial system and creating new opportunities for development”, said Alexander Picker, Chairman of the Management Board of Moldindconbank.

The new exchange will offer access to a wide range of financial instruments: stocks, bonds, government and corporate securities, and will use the latest technologies, including the Arena Trading platform. The new exchange will become operational in the summer of 2026.

Through this initiative, the Republic of Moldova is consolidating its European path, creating real opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors, and opening a new chapter of economic development by modernizing the capital market infrastructure.

The announcement of the new stock exchange is part of Moldova Business Week, the country’s most important economic forum, organized by the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Investment Agency. The 2025 edition highlights sustainable industrialization, the IT sector, the reconstruction of Ukraine, and new opportunities in infrastructure and energy, bringing together investors, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers from across the region.

More details about Moldova Business Week can be found here: https://mbw.md/