Chișinău, September 28, 2026 – The Moldova International Exchange (BIMx) has started the process of admitting brokers and issuers, marking the final stage before the launch of trading. The first listing is planned by the end of 2026. The announcement was made today during Moldova Business Week. The event brought together BIMx’s ten shareholders, including Moldindconbank, as well as representatives of the authorities, the business community, investors, and development partners.

More specifically, brokers will be connected to the BIMx trading system and will go through the necessary procedures to be able to operate on the exchange. In the case of companies and municipalities seeking to raise financing through the exchange, BIMx will carry out the required procedures so that financial instruments, such as shares and bonds, can be admitted to trading on the Regulated Market (RM) and within the Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF). In parallel, BIMx is testing the ARENA Trading technological infrastructure developed by the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). Brokers will also continue training sessions and trading simulations before operations begin.

“We are entering the stage where the exchange is beginning to come to life. Brokers and issuers are entering the admission process, systems are being connected and tested, and the infrastructure is becoming ready for the first listings. We are grateful to all our partners and shareholders for their support and expertise. Together, we are connecting the capital market of the Republic of Moldova to European markets,” said BIMx CEO Veronica Arpintin.

At the same time, the development of a modern trading infrastructure is part of the Republic of Moldova’s efforts to build a more competitive economy by mobilizing investments and diversifying sources of financing for the private sector.

“A competitive economy needs capital, and companies in the Republic of Moldova must have more options to finance their growth and development. BIMx is creating an infrastructure through which capital can more easily reach companies that invest and expand, while investors can gain access to new opportunities. It is an important step toward a modern capital market connected to the European economy,” emphasized Claudiu Năsui, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization.

The strategic partnership with the Bucharest Stock Exchange plays an important role at this stage of BIMx’s operationalization. In addition to providing the digital trading platform, the BSE brings the expertise it has accumulated in operating a capital market integrated into the European Union framework.

“For the Bucharest Stock Exchange, taking on an active role in the region means building concrete partnerships, and BIMx is the best example of this. We are pleased to see how the exchange infrastructure in Chișinău is taking shape and entering the operational phase. As a shareholder and strategic partner, BVB brings to the project its technical know-how and the valuable experience gained over 31 years of activity. We are convinced that a functional and regionally integrated capital market in Chișinău will be a strong catalyst for attracting European capital and for the development of the entire business environment,” said Remus Vulpescu, CEO of the Bucharest Stock Exchange.

BIMx’s initial share capital amounts to 29,475,000 lei (EUR 1.5 million), and its shareholder structure brings together ten institutional entities from the Republic of Moldova and Romania, representing key sectors of the economy and the financial market. The Bucharest Stock Exchange holds 26.67% of the capital, the Public Property Agency – 20%, Donaris Vienna Insurance Group – 11.67%, maib – 10%, GRAWE Carat Asigurări – 10%, Moldindconbank – 6.67%, MK Kredit Company – 5%, while OTP Bank Moldova, Moldcell, and Premier Energy PLC each hold 3.33%.

BIMx obtained authorization to administer and operate the Regulated Market (RM) and the Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) on August 21, 2026.