Finance

Business Forum   |   12 February, 2026 at 5:13 PM

Electro-Alfa IPO attracts EBRD and NN Pensii as shareholders

Electro-Alfa International has raised approximately 580 million RON (€115 million) for around 66 million newly issued shares, equivalent to a 35% free-float, following its initial public offering (IPO) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).

Business Forum   |   6 February, 2026 at 2:06 PM

BRD reports net profit hike of 6% in 2025

BRD Groupe Société Générale reported strong commercial performance in 2025, with net loans outstanding growing 13% year-on-year to RON 56.1 billion(€11.01 billion).

Business Forum   |   4 February, 2026 at 4:50 PM

RBL joins EBRD Civil Society Committee for 2026-2027

The Romanian Business Leaders Foundation (RBL) has been accepted as a member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's Civil Society Steering Committee for a two-year mandate from 2026 to 2027.

Business Forum   |   3 February, 2026 at 2:10 PM

Selfpay secures loans for network expansion

Romanian payment solutions company Selfpay has signed a €1 million investment credit facility with BT to accelerate its development plans through the acquisition of new payment terminals that will be operated directly by the company.

Business Forum   |   2 February, 2026 at 2:01 PM

Romania launches Fidelis II bonds with 7.25% tax-free returns

Romania's Ministry of Finance will launch the Fidelis II government bond programme from 6-13 February, offering tax-free interest rates of up to 7.25% for lei-denominated bonds and up to 6% for euro-denominated bonds.

Business Forum   |   29 January, 2026 at 5:26 PM

Romania raises €367 million through Fidelis bond sale

Romania's Ministry of Finance attracted RON 1.86 billion (€367.3 million) through seven government bond issues for retail investors in January, marking the first Fidelis offering of 2025. The bonds began trading on Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) on Thursday.

Business Forum   |   29 January, 2026 at 3:13 PM

EBRD investment in Romania hits record in 2025

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested a record €955 million in 37 projects in Romania in 2025, up from €707 million for 44 projects the previous year.

Business Forum   |   27 January, 2026 at 7:32 PM

GapMinder leads €1.5 million investment in InsiderCx

VC fund GapMinder has led a €1.5 million investment round in Croatian startup InsiderCx, an AI-powered patient feedback platform that helps healthcare providers collect actionable insights and improve patient experience.

Business Forum   |   27 January, 2026 at 3:26 PM

Romania cuts cash budget deficit to 7.65% in 2025

Romania's Ministry of Finance announced that the consolidated general budget execution for 2025 ended with a cash deficit of RON 146.03 billion (€28.65 billion), representing 7.65% of GDP, down one percentage point from the 8.67% deficit recorded in 2024.

Business Forum   |   26 January, 2026 at 5:13 PM

Silver champions growth on commodities market

Silver has recorded one of the most notable price performances on the commodities markets, rising from approximately $30 per troy ounce a year ago to $109 today.

Business Forum   |   22 January, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Romania debt growth among highest in EU during Q3 2025

Government debt as a share of GDP rose in Q3 in both the eurozone to 88.5% from 88.2% in Q2, and in the European Union to 82.1% from 81.9%, according to data published by Eurostat.

Business Forum   |   21 January, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Graffiti Plus opens €500,000 private placement ahead of listing

Romanian communication consultancy Graffiti Plus (GRF+) is opening its private placement round on January 22, targeting retail investors ahead of its planned listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange's AeRO market in H1 2026.

Business Forum   |   20 January, 2026 at 2:31 PM

Raiffeisen Bank returns to BVB trading

Raiffeisen Bank has officially rejoined the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) as a trading participant, marking its return to the Romanian capital market after relaunching brokerage services in December 2025.

Business Forum   |   20 January, 2026 at 6:55 AM

BNR keeps key interest rate at 6.50%

The National Bank of Romania's (BNR) Board of Directors decided on Monday to maintain the key interest rate at 6.50% per annum in its first monetary policy meeting of the year.

Business Forum   |   16 January, 2026 at 12:31 PM

Electro-Alfa plans IPO on BVB

Electro-Alfa International, a Romanian electrical equipment manufacturer, has announced plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).

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