Romania ranks 2nd among iBanFirst's 10 European markets by average value of forward transactions carried out through the platform (€231,000).
The USD/RON pair is unlikely to experience a significant drop, given the strength of the U.S. dollar. If the rate approaches the 4.44 level, it could trigger a technical rebound.
Alin Latu has seven years of expertise in the foreign exchange market and international payments. For the past three years, he served as Country Manager for iBanFirst Romania.
In 2024, Romania's economy is expected to continue its growth trend, but at a more moderate pace.
Over the last two years, geopolitical tensions have escalated across the world, fragmenting the global trade landscape.
Nova Power & Gas, part of the E-INFRA group, has announced the commercial operation of Romania's largest battery energy storage facility, with a capacity of 200 MW and 400 MWh, located in Florești, Cluj County.
Vlasceanu & Partners has advised Econergy on a €40.5 million project financing from UniCredit Bank for the development of an 87 MW photovoltaic project in Oradea, Romania.
Romania leads the European Union in both VAT and corporate tax collection failures, losing approximately one-third of potential revenue from each tax, according to a European Commission analysis published this week.
Romanian farmers will gain access to additional financing through a €25 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Agricover Credit IFN. The non-bank financial institution will channel the funds to micro agricultural businesses seeking to improve productivity and environmental sustainability.
Oil major OMV Petrom has started preparations for exploration drilling in Bulgaria's Han Asparuh offshore block, which is operated together with NewMed Energy.