The Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) and the National Bank of Moldova (BNM) signed on Friday a cooperation agreement for setting in place the necessary framework for the exchange of information and technical assistance regarding insurance licensing/authorization, regulation and oversight, with a view to protecting consumer rights and interests."Since I took office, I have paid particular attention to developing relations with the National Bank of Moldova by initiating or speeding up joint initiatives. With the Republic of Moldova actively engaged in the EU accession process, we intend to remain an aggregator of support provided to the BNM. We have maintained a constructive dialogue on the interconnection of our capital markets and have been actively involved in the Twinning project, providing assistance in the process of modernizing insurance legislation. Recently, we have also signed a financial education cooperation protocol as a basis for expanding our co-work for the professional training of experts and increasing the financial inclusion rate in the Republic of Moldova. This new insurance cooperation protocol marks a natural step in deepening the relations between our institutions and reflects the joint commitment to developing a solid and transparent financial framework, in line with the best international practices," ASF president Alexandru Petrescu said, as cited in a release.The cooperation protocol aims to promote the integrity, stability and efficient functioning of the financial sector and of the insurance market in particular, in the two jurisdictions, and will open new perspectives for cooperation as the Republic of Moldova's is getting its legislative and supervisory framework in line with EU norms and standards.The two authorities also expressed their intention to cooperate on experience exchanges and professional training activities, with the goal of contributing to the consolidation and development of the regulatory and supervisory framework in the insurance sector.The Financial Supervisory Authority is Romania's national authority responsible for the regulation and supervision of the insurance market, private pensions and the capital market, set up in 2013 by OUG 93/2012 approved by Law 113/2013.
Education at AISB is stepping into the future. The American International School of Bucharest (AISB) proudly announces the launch of the Global Impact Diploma (GID), a groundbreaking academic pathway that empowers students to create real-world change while excelling in their studies. Offered at only four other schools worldwide, the GID places AISB among a pioneering […]
The largest event in the country dedicated to animation film begins in Bucharest, where the public is invited to visit a host of art galleries that are open afterhours this weekend.
South Korean ambassador Kap-soo Rim will host a reception at the Bucharest National Theater on Friday, October 3, to mark the National Foundation Day and Armed Forces Day of the Republic of Korea. The reception is also in honor of the 35th anniversary of Korea-Romania bilateral relations. In the last three years, the two countries […]
Romania has reported an outbreak of bluetongue disease in cattle in the southwest of the country, according to an announcement from the World Organisation for Animal Health made on Wednesday, October 1. There are numerous variants of the virus. Serotype 3 of the disease was detected in 10 animals from four farms and households in […]
One United Properties, one of the largest real estate developers in Romania, has begun construction work on two schools located within the One Academy Club and One Lake District developments, which will accommodate over 1,000 children. These projects benefit from an investment of approximately EUR 19 million. The developer has also already identified land for […]
Genezio, a Romanian AI startup, announced the launch of a new Conversational AI Optimization platform, a tool designed to help companies understand and improve how generative AI systems perceive and describe their brands, during the technology conference How to Web. The new tool comes as traditional digital marketing campaigns and SEO techniques no longer suffice […]
