The Institute of Financial Studies (ISF), founded by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), has a branch in Chisinau for the evaluation and professional training of specialists in the financial market in the Republic of Moldova, ASF informs through a press release.According to the same source, the headquarters of the branch in Chisinau is located within the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, which aims to consolidate the framework for the evaluation and professional training of specialists in the financial market in the Republic of Moldova, conclude academic and research partnerships, but also increase the level of financial education among consumers across the Prut."This initiative is part of the provisions of a broader collaboration protocol, concluded between the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), the Institute of Financial Studies, the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM), the National Bank of Moldova (BNM) and the National Financial Market Commission (CNPF)," the same press release states.Through its presence in Chisinau, the Institute of Financial Studies will respond to the needs of the financial markets in the Republic of Moldova, will train local specialists in insurance, private pensions and the capital market, raising standards and encouraging the adoption of European practices, and will contribute to increasing the level of financial education among the population and improving trust in the financial system.The Institute for Financial Studies is a centre of excellence in the field of studying non-banking financial markets founded by the ASF, which ensures the training, improvement and professional specialization of people active in the financial field, grants professional certificates, publishes specialized publications and organizes information and education activities in the non-banking financial field at national and international level.The Financial Supervisory Authority is the national authority, established in 2013 by GEO 93/2012 approved by Law 113/2013, for the regulation and supervision of the insurance markets, private pensions, as well as the capital market. ASF contributes to the consolidation of the integrated operating framework of the three sectors, which total over 10 million participants. (Photo:https://www.isf.ro/)
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