The listing of companies on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) represents an extremely important factor for the consolidation and development of the local capital market, but also for the stability of the Romanian economy, according to a press release from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF).ASF reminds, in the context, that it is running an extensive process of modernization of the regulatory framework, which will lead to the consolidation of the role of the capital market at the level of the national economy, and places special emphasis on the implementation of the provisions included in the National Strategy regarding the development of the capital market in Romania for the period 2023-2026."The success of Hidroelectrica's listing constitutes a firm impetus for the entry of new players into the stock market, the capital market needing, in order to develop healthily, strong and fair competition," said Alexandru Petrescu, the president of the ASF, in the quoted press release.Hidroelectrica recently marked one year since its listing on the BVB, the largest initial public offering (IPO) in the history of the local stock exchange, an approach that significantly contributed to increasing confidence in the potential of the capital market. The admission to the stock market of the energy producer attracted investors, retail and international, from all corners of the world and strengthened the BVB's position as an important player in the region.According to the cited source, Hidroelectrica's presence at the BSE encouraged other Romanian companies to consider listing, increasing the liquidity and diversity of the capital market. The successful listing of the energy producer is a strong argument for continuing to support single listings, ASF representatives believe."The listings are also important from the perspective of attracting investors to Romania and show that the Romanian market can lead to success stories in financing. The listing on the Romanian market brings greater exposure of Romanian companies and from the perspective of the image," stated Gabriela Horga, deputy chair of ASF, coordinator of the Financial Instruments and Investments Sector.One of the concrete steps taken by the Authority to improve the conditions for listing on the capital market or for attracting capital was the introduction of provisions related to the reduction of the term for exercising the right of preference or the process of registering an increase, in the draft amendment to the Law 24/2017 regarding the issuance of financial instruments and market operations, approved by the ASF Council and sent to the Ministry of Finance.
Romanian deep-tech startup .lumen, the developer of what it says are the world’s first AI-powered glasses for the blind, has secured a new investment from EIT Urban Mobility, the European innovation community focused on advancing sustainable and inclusive urban mobility solutions. The value of the new funding round was not disclosed. The investment aligns with […]
The health spending per capita in Romania was the lowest in the EU, with spending less than half the EU average in 2023, the recently released report, State of Health in the EU - Romania Country Health Profile 2025, shows. At the same time, life expectancy in Romania is 5.1 years below the EU average, […]
Romania’s annual inflation rate stood at roughly 9.8% in November 2025, similar to October, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Food prices increased by 7.6% last month, while services rose roughly 11% and non-food goods climbed 10.7%. The consumer price index rose by 0.42% in November compared with October, while […]
Three French soldiers deployed in Romania as part of NATO’s Multinational Battle Group at Cincu intervened to save a truck driver following a serious traffic accident on the A3 Bucharest–Ploiești motorway, the Romanian Ministry of Defense said. The incident occurred earlier this week as the soldiers were traveling toward Ploiești and witnessed the truck crash...
Eight contemporary art galleries will present the works of the artists they represent at the third edition of the Smallest Art Fair in Town, an event dedicated to works on paper. This edition showcases works “investigating the state of wandering, disorientation, and rediscovery in the face of uncertainty.” Under the title In Dark Woods, A […]
Parents everywhere are asking an important question: What skills will truly prepare a child for a world defined by rapid change, global uncertainty, and the rise of artificial intelligence? For decades, schools focused entirely on academics. Today, research from neuroscience, performance psychology, and leading universities shows a different reality: The students who thrive long-term are […]
