Moldova Investment Stock Exchange officially registered; Dorin Recean joins Board as APP representative
The Moldova International Stock Exchange (BIM) has officially been registered with the Public Services Agency. The Public Property Agency (APP), which represents the state and holds 20% of the shares, states that the Stock Exchange is entering a new phase of operation, as it now has a legal foundation. This allows it to start making concrete preparations for the development of the capital market in the Republic of Moldova.
Through its activity, BIM, organized as a joint-stock company and supported by financial institutions and strategic investors from the country and the region, including the Bucharest Stock Exchange, the Public Property Agency, banks and insurance companies, aims to facilitate companies' access to financing, stimulate investment attraction and strengthen ties with regional financial markets.
Also, the exchange will support the business environment and help create a stable and predictable investment climate in the long term.
The management of the Moldova International Stock Exchange is ensured by a team of specialists with experience in both the Republic of Moldova and internationally, in areas such as public administration, finance, banking, and investments.
The position of General Director is held by Veronica Aprintin, who was previously State Secretary at the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization.
The current activity of the institution and the development of the trading platform are managed by the Deputy General Manager, Andrian Iastremschi, a specialist with experience in financial markets and banking, including within international institutions.
The exchange's strategic decisions are made by the Board of Directors, which includes shareholder representatives and one independent member.
Paul Dogaru represents the Bucharest Stock Exchange and contributes with technical expertise and experience of the Romanian capital market model.
The Public Property Agency is represented by former Prime Minister Dorin Recean, who brings expertise in public policies and international cooperation.
The banking sector is represented by Alexandru Sonic, who offers extensive experience in investments, finance and risk management.
The perspective of non-bank investors and potential issuers is provided by Andrei Plămădeală, and Dumitru Vicol, as an independent member, contributes with an objective vision and solid experience in the field of capital markets.
According to APP, the management team and the Board of Directors have the necessary skills for the efficient functioning of the Moldova International Stock Exchange, in accordance with European standards.
Shareholder structure of JSC "International Stock Exchange of Moldova":
Bucharest Stock Exchange – 26.67%
Public Property Agency – 20%
Moldova Agroindbank – 10%
DONARIS Vienna Insurance Group – 11.67%
Grawe Carat Asigurari – 10%
Moldindconbank – 6.67%
MK Kredit Company – 5%
OTP Bank Moldova, Moldcell and Premier Energy – 3.33% each
What comes next after official registration
The next steps in BIM's activities include finalizing the technological platform, establishing internal regulations, and preparing the necessary documents to obtain a market operator license from the National Commission for the Financial Market.
The application must be submitted by March 30, 2026.
