Moldova will have its own stock exchange. "It's a step towards the West"

• The initial share capital of the new stock exchange will be EUR 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.
• The first local companies are already prepared for listing and have met formal and qualitative requirements.
• The new trading platform is intended to attract international companies, develop financial infrastructure and diversify financing sources for Moldovan businesses.

The new stock exchange, operating as a joint-stock company, is scheduled to begin operations in the summer of 2026. Its share capital will amount to €3 million, contributed by the Moldovan government, the Bucharest Stock Exchange, and financial partners, including maib, Donaris Vienna Insurance Group, OTP Bank, Moldindconbank, MK Kredit, and Moldcell (these are important companies operating in the local market from the perspective of the Moldovan economy).

During the Moldova Business Week in Chișinău, Prime Minister Dorin Recean emphasized that the project is of strategic importance for Moldovan companies and foreign investors .

- Moldova is establishing contacts with European financial markets – the opening of a new stock exchange in Chișinău opens up specific opportunities for our entrepreneurs and foreign investors, especially from Romania, who will want to open a business in Moldova – emphasized Recean.

Transparent conditions for investors and deeper integration with the West

According to the authorities, the stock exchange will not only be a source of capital, but also a tool for integration with the European economy.

"Our capital market is taking decisive steps towards development and requires transparency, modern tools, and access to international expertise. Thanks to our partnership with the Bucharest Stock Exchange and strong institutional investors , we offer Moldovan companies more access to financing , and investors various options for increasing their equity capital through stock exchange mechanisms," said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digital Affairs Doina Nistor.

The new platform will offer a wide range of instruments: stocks, bonds, government securities, and corporate securities. The establishment of the exchange is consistent with the Moldovan government's strategy to strengthen cooperation in this region of Europe. The alliance with the Bucharest Stock Exchange is also intended to enhance Moldova's credibility internationally.

The Romanian government supports Moldova's pro-European course. The stakes are high.

"Romania and the Republic of Moldova are today building not only a financial bridge, but also taking a step in a common direction: towards the West . The launch of the Chișinău Stock Exchange signifies trust, transparency, and a concrete step towards Moldova's economic integration with the European Union," said Radu Miruta, Romania's Minister of Economy, Digital Affairs, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, in Chișinău.

The announcement of the launch of the new stock exchange took place during Moldova Business Week 2025 , which this year focuses primarily on the country's industrial capabilities and the role of the Moldovan economy in the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Moldova is currently at a crucial political juncture – parliamentary elections will be held next week (September 28, 2025). Residents will elect 101 members of parliament. Currently, polls do not provide a clear answer as to which party has a better chance of winning: the currently ruling, pro-European Action and Solidarity Party, or the opposition forces, which are associated in the country with pro-Russian rhetoric .