2024-01-11
The Executive Board of the National Bank of Moldova approved a regulation establishing licensing and registration requirements for payment institutions, electronic money institutions, and postal service providers acting as payment or e-money service providers. The framework mandates formal authorization from the central bank, outlines operational and compliance standards for market participants, and standardizes supervisory oversight across non-bank financial entities. The regulation takes effect on 26 January 2024, with specific transitional provisions detailed in point three allowing phased compliance for existing operators.