Finance

Business Forum   |   11 February, 2025 at 12:11 PM

Digital payments in Romania approach €37 billion

AI and blockchain technology are having a growing impact on the FinTech industry, with digital payments and e-wallets expanding, according to experts at Money Motion 2025.

Business Forum   |   31 January, 2025 at 1:13 PM

Dealmaking volume stable but value is down

65% of all big pharma revenues now come from dealmaking, confirming a need for robust inorganic growth and value creation strategies.

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Finance

IFC to acquire 10% stake in Romanian pension firm Carpathia

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement with Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) to acquire approximately 10% of the shares of Carpathia Pensii, a Romanian private pension company.

Industry

Electric cars registrations in Romania up to 26% during April 2026

New car registrations in Romania increased by 2.7% in April compared to the same period in 2025, while electrified vehicles reported a 26% increase and a 68% market share, according to preliminary data from the Association of Car Producers and Importers (APIA).

Economy

Romania's trade deficit drops 9.3% in Q1

Romania's trade deficit fell 9.3% to €7.7 billion in the first three months of 2026, down €792.1 million compared to the same period in 2025, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).