To help diversify financial products for green and inclusive finance in Romania, IFC has invested €50.8 million in a bond issued by Raiffeisen Bank S.A. (RBRO), a member of the Raiffeisen banking group—the bank’s first EUR-denominated international bond issuance under its sustainability bond framework. The proceeds from the bond will be used to finance climate projects, including loans and credit lines for green mortgages, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable agri-finance, and clean transport; as well as social activities, such as healthcare, education, basic infrastructure, affordable housing, and employment generation. “We greatly appreciate the trust granted by both foreign and local institutional investors through their participation in our inaugural Eurobond issuance. The interest shown by the capital market reaffirms, once again, that our banking model is a responsible one, characterized by strong financial standing and an ongoing commitment to incorporate the perspectives of all relevant stakeholders,” said Alina Rus, RBRO`s CFO. “Furthermore, we are delighted of the long-term partnership with IFC and its strong support for our commitment to fostering a sustainable and inclusive development of the Romanian economy.” The bond is also expected to qualify for the Minimum Requirement for Own Funds and Eligible Liabilities (MREL) imposed under the European Union’s Banking Recovery and Resolution Directive. The regulatory requirement ensures that banks have sufficient capacity to absorb losses and avoid taxpayer-funded bailouts. “In the years to come Romania’s economy has the potential to continue converging towards EU standard of living, and to also eliminate remaining social and territorial inequalities. This will require increased access to financing,” said Ary Naïm, IFC Manager for Central and South Europe. “With this operation IFC aims to continue fostering a resilient banking sector and local capital market, committed to both sustainability and inclusion.” The financing builds on IFC’s longstanding relationship with RBRO and the Raiffeisen banking group. Previous projects include multiple investments in the bank’s bonds issuance whereby the use of proceeds was to fund green and social projects in Romania. IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises.
IVF clinic Embryos, majority-owned by investment firm Integral Capital Group, has acquired the Oradea-based Calla Infertility Diagnostic and Treatment Center. The move is part of the development strategy of the network Embryos, which started in 2025 with the opening of a clinic in Buzău and the acquisition of Adella Clinic in Sofia, Bulgaria. The turnover […]
Romania has 56 companies included in the 17th edition of the Coface CEE Top 500 ranking, which shows how the largest companies in the region are navigating the current business landscape. The country climbed two positions from last year but remains underrepresented. The companies are ranked by turnover, analyzing additional indicators such as workforce size, business […]
Romania's Instant Factoring announced its participation in a cross-border securitization transaction valued at up to EUR 30 million. The move, the company said, "opens a new stage of growth for both Romanian fintech and the alternative financing market in Romania and Spain." The transaction involved the establishment of a securitization fund - Instant Factoring 2025-I, […]
Meta Estate Trust, a holding company active in the real estate sector and listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) under the symbol MET, announced that it signed the mandate agreement with its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dan Petrișor. The appointment decision was made by the Board of Directors on October 31, and the […]
Former star coach Emerich Jenei, one for Romania's best, passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 88. He achieved the greatest performance of Romanian football: winning the European Champions Cup with Steaua București on May 7, 1986, in Seville, in the famous final against F.C. Barcelona. Emeric Alexandru Ienei (Imre Sándor Jenei) […]
Renting is steadily becoming more common in Romania, as access to credit becomes increasingly difficult. As such, even though rents traditionally tend to decrease in October, this year they have kept steadily increasing in most major cities. Traditionally, the demand for rentals increases in August and September, when students return to the major university cities. […]
