Mandatory private pension funds had assets worth 149.95 billion RON at the end of September 2024, up 28% compared to the level recorded at the same date in 2023, according to statistics of the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF)."Investments by privately managed pension funds were 94% in Romanian assets, most of which were denominated in RON. A large part of the Romanian instruments are represented by government securities or shares listed on the BVB," says ASF.According to the cited source, contributions collected in September 2024 amounted to 1.58 billion RON, while the average contribution was 383 RON.At the end of August, government securities held the largest share of assets, at 100.16 billion RON, or 66.8%. Ranking second were equities, with 35.75 billion RON (23.8%), and third corporate bonds, with 6.48 billion RON (4.3% of total assets).According to ASF, mandatory private pension funds had 8,239,012 participants in September 2024.The following pension funds are active in Pillar II: Metropolitan Life, Aripi, AZT Viitorul tau, BCR, BRD, NN and Vital.
The agency plans to expand its team and reach a turnover of EUR 450,000 by year-end. June Communications (JUNE), a business-to-business PR and integrated communications agency, has appointed Bianca Caragea as its new Operations Manager. The step strengthens the agency’s management team as it enters a new stage of growth after seven years of sustained […]
The Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca (UBB) has established an endowment fund, which the institution described as a "strategic" financial mechanism aimed at supporting academic excellence and ensuring the long-term sustainability of university projects. The initiative is a first of its kind in the local academia, UBB said. The endowment fund involves attracting donations/financial resources and […]
Romanian authorities are reportedly considering imposing an access fee for the Transfăgărășan mountain road. The funds would be used for setting up decent parking areas, selecting merchants, and similar initiatives. The beautiful, winding road is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the country. Local authorities say the funds from an eventual toll would […]
Colombian reggaeton superstar J Balvin will perform in Dubai for the first time this November, headlining Untold, the globally recognized festival born in Romania. The event will take place from November 6 to 9 at Dubai Parks and Resorts, featuring more than 100 international acts across five stages. The festival is staged in partnership with […]
More than 17% of Romania’s population faced severe material and social deprivation last year, which was one of the highest shares in the EU, according to the statistical bureau of the European Union - Eurostat. In 2024, 6.4% of people in the European Union faced severe material and social deprivation, a slight decrease compared to […]
The Freedom and Respect for Every Earthling association will hold the March for Animal Rights in Bucharest on October 4, to mark International Animal Day. The march will start at 11 AM at the National Theater Park, and will go on to Piața Victoriei. Organizers say they aim to bring to the forefront the suffering […]
