Finance

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).

Business Forum   |   15 January, 2026 at 4:28 PM

Romania launches first 2026 Fidelis bond IPO on stock exchange

Romania's Ministry of Finance will conduct its first public offering of Fidelis government bonds for 2026 between January 16 and 23 on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. This marks the 32nd offering since the Fidelis program resumed in July 2020.

Business Forum   |   13 January, 2026 at 1:22 PM

Banks in CESEE region show growing confidence in credit

Banks in Central Eastern South-Eastern Europe report improving trends, with credit demand remaining robust, particularly from companies, while banks anticipate improvement in credit supply following a period of contraction.

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