Finance

Business Forum   |   19 December, 2025 at 3:08 PM

New Fidelis bonds listed on BVB

Romania's Ministry of Finance attracted almost RON 1.5 billion (€293 million) through its 11th Fidelis government bond offering of 2025, which began trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.

Business Forum   |   19 December, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Grup EM starts trading on BVB's AeRO market

Romanian energy construction group Grup EM began trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange's AeRO market, raising €5 million through its IPO.

Business Forum   |   17 December, 2025 at 9:15 AM

CEC Bank secures €25 million EIB loan for sustainable development

State-owned lender CEC Bank has obtained a €25 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance public sector projects that contribute to sustainable economic development, particularly in regions most affected by climate transition.

Business Forum   |   4 December, 2025 at 9:59 AM

Study: Romanians plan bigger Christmas spending in 2025

Romanians are preparing for a holiday season with higher budgets compared to last year. According to a study by Raiffeisen Bank in partnership with Appinio, 65% of respondents expect higher Christmas spending in 2025, while approximately one in four Romanians (26%) estimate similar costs to 2024.

Business Forum   |   26 November, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Cris-Tim starts trading on BVB

Cris-Tim Family Holding debuted today on the Bucharest Stock Exchange's (BVB) under ticker CFH, becoming the first food industry company listed on Romania's main market. The company completed an IPO worth €89.3 million in late October.

Business Forum   |   17 November, 2025 at 2:35 PM

Romania's Fidelis bonds attract over €260 million in November

Romania's tenth Fidelis government bond issuance of 2025 attracted subscriptions worth over RON 1.3 billion lei (€260 million) during its seven-day offering period from November 7-14, demonstrating continued strong investor interest in this savings instrument.

Business Forum   |   14 November, 2025 at 12:42 PM

BID Romania joins €100 million fund for CEE growth companies

The Romanian Investment and Development Bank (BID) has committed €20 million to the Three Seas Initiative Innovation Fund, becoming the fifth national promotional institution to support the EIF-led investment vehicle targeting growth-stage companies across Central and Eastern Europe.

Business Forum   |   13 November, 2025 at 12:51 PM

BT launches EUDIW pilot in Romania

BT and BPC have completed Romania's first pilot of the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW) for payments, allowing cardholders to authenticate online purchases with their European Digital ID.

Business Forum   |   12 November, 2025 at 9:05 AM

Romanian annual inflation hits 9.8% in October

The annual inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reached 9.8% in October 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics.

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