Finance

Business Forum   |   4 March, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Iran conflict shakes markets: Defence and energy stocks surge

The latest escalation involving Iran has shifted markets away from “pure macro” indicators—rates, inflation and growth—and back toward geopolitics as a primary driver, according to an analysis by Freedom24.

Business Forum   |   27 February, 2026 at 2:00 PM

BT 2025 net profit up 16%

Banca Transilvania (BT) reported a consolidated net profit of RON 4.10 billion (€804.7 million) in 2025, representing a 15.96% increase compared to RON 3.53 billion.

Business Forum   |   26 February, 2026 at 11:11 AM

BCR net profit up by 20% in 2025

BCR Group reported a net profit of RON 3.32 billion (€658 million) in 2025, up by 20% year-on-year.

Business Forum   |   25 February, 2026 at 4:02 PM

EU launches €28 billion platform to support eastern border regions

The European Commission will launch the EastInvest Facility, a new financing platform designed to support EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. The initiative aims to provide easier access to lending for Member States most affected by Russia's war against Ukraine.

Business Forum   |   23 February, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Romanian startups raise €103 million during 2025, says How to Web

Romanian startups raised €103 million in 2025 across 40 transactions, according to a new report by How to Web. The total investment volume is approximately 20% lower than in 2024, showing a recalibration in investment activity within the local ecosystem.

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.

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