On 24 June 2026, the European Commission published its long-awaited EU tax simplification package, a major legislative initiative aimed at reducing complexity in EU direct taxation and supporting the competitiveness of businesses operating across the European Union. The package forms part of the Commission’s broader competitiveness agenda and responds to concerns from businesses that overlapping […]
Anytime, the digital insurance brand of Interamerican and part of the Dutch financial group Achmea, is entering a new phase of development in Romania through its full commercial rollout, following its market entry in 2025. Over the past year, the company focused on building its local operational structure, strengthening its team, adapting its business model […]
UNIQA Insurance reaffirms its commitment to a sustainable future through its partnership with the Adria Future Summit, one of the leading regional events dedicated to investments and sustainable development. As a socially responsible company, UNIQA continuously invests in projects that contribute to the long-term stability of the community and environmental protection. The partnership with the […]
EuPlătesc, one of Romania’s leading online payment solution providers, announces that it has obtained a Payment Institution license from the National Bank of Romania (NBR), marking a defining milestone in the company’s evolution and strengthening its role within the digital payments infrastructure. After 20 years of activity in the local market, EuPlătesc is transitioning from […]
Allianz-Țiriac, one of the largest insurance companies in Romania and the local subsidiary of one of the world’s strongest insurance brands, and MediHelp International, the market leader in international health insurance brokerage in Central and Eastern Europe, have entered into a strategic partnership to provide Romanians access to innovative health protection solutions and medical services […]
Allianz-Țiriac Asigurări announces the appointment of Codruța Furtună, currently Sales and Distribution Director, as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. The nomination has been approved by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) and will be registered with the National Trade Register Office. Codruța Furtună will continue to oversee the Sales and Distribution area in Allianz-Țiriac, playing a key […]
EuPlătesc, one of Romania's leading payment processors, has announced that starting in August 2025, its online payment and collection processing services will be exempt from VAT, a measure that can bring direct savings up to 21% for retailers. This benefit becomes even more important right before Black Friday campaigns, when transaction volumes and operating costs […]
During a strategic visit to Montenegro, Wolfgang Kindl, Member of the Management Board of UNIQA Insurance Group AG, reaffirmed the Group’s long-term commitment to Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) – the world’s fastest-growing insurance region. Together with Adel Bahtanović, President of the UNIQA SEE region, Kindl highlighted the Group’s strong performance, ambitious growth targets, and […]
EuPlătesc.ro, one of Romania’s leading payment processors, has added Visa’s Click to Pay solution to its portfolio, offering retailers a modern, secure, and efficient online payment method. According to Visa estimates, this solution has the potential to increase online revenue for European retailers by up to 30%. Through this integration, EuPlătesc strengthens its mission to […]
Global law firm Dentons has advised Societatea Energetică Electrica S.A. and its subsidiaries Electrica Furnizare S.A. and Distribuție Energie Electrică România S.A., on a RON 3.1 billion (approximately €622,7 million) syndicated loan agreement destinated to refinance part of their existing bank exposure and support capital investments in the renewable energy production segment. The syndication was […]
The SIGNAL IDUNA companies concluded 2024 with a total gross written premium volume of approximately RON 424 million, marking an aggregated growth of 16% compared to the previous year. These financial results reflect the consolidation of a sustainable development strategy, supported by portfolio expansion, digitalization, the launch of new solutions for both individual and corporate […]
Garanti BBVA has granted a EUR 7.5 million loan to MG Tec Industry SRL, the leading Romanian producer of paper tissues. The financing benefits from a state guarantee issued by Exim Banca Românească, covering up to 75% of the loan value. Garanti BBVA and MG TEC Industry share a commitment to sustainability, with MG Tec […]
Agra Asigurări, the national leader in agricultural insurance, announces record numbers regarding damage claims for the agricultural year 2023-2024. In total, over 2400 damages have been reported due to the recent extreme meteorological phenomena Romania has faced. June of this year marked a record regarding the total number of claims registered in a month. Over […]
One United Properties (BVB: ONE), the leading green investor and developer of residential, mixed-use, and office real estate in Romania, announces €47 million financing from Banca Transilvania. This financing will be used to fully repay the existing credit contracted by the company in 2021 from the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank for the development […]
Aon România, one of the global leaders in insurance brokerage, organized the event Agri Risk Management: National Conference on Agricultural Risk Management on Tuesday, May 14, in partnership with CSR Nest. During the event, the main risks faced by farmers in Romania were identified from climate, financial, technological, and farm management points of view, while […]
Aon România, one of the global leaders in insurance brokerage, is organizing the event Agri Risk Management: National Conference on Agricultural Risk Management in partnership with CSR Nest. The event will take place on May 14 at Crowne Plaza Bucharest and aims to identify the risks faced by farmers in Romania while offering innovative and […]
BRD Groupe Societe Generale and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, have closed a landmark synthetic significant risk transfer (SRT) transaction that will free up capital for BRD to boost the financing of impactful sustainability-related projects in Romania. Under the transaction, IFC will provide a risk guarantee on an up to €700 million […]
NN paid insurance customers and private pensions participants 983 million lei in 2023, 27% more than the previous year. NN closed 2023 with solid financial results across all business lines, and through insurance benefits and private pensions paid it continued to provide protection and financial support to clients in unforeseen times and contribute to the income […]
SIGNAL IDUNA continues its consolidation strategy on the Romanian market and launches the repositioning campaign of the brand "Cu siguranță, totul e posibil". With solid experience and a dedicated team, SIGNAL IDUNA undertakes the commitment, through its two health and life insurance and general insurance companies, to provide a complete range of insurance solutions, covering all […]
NN Asigurari launches the NN Safety Belt, an insurance policy that provides protection and financial support in the event of a car accident resulting in death, developed in a strategic partnership with www.roviniete.ro. The insurance has a fixed annual cost and can be purchased 100% online, quick and easy, supporting customers to protect their family's […]
Telekom Romania Mobile is the first telecommunications operator in Romania to offer the Apple Pay payment and recharging service in the mobile application for the iOS users. Apple Pay is a fast, secure, and efficient payment solution, with numerous benefits, such as: Advanced security: Payments and top-ups are protected and secured by Apple's enhanced security […]
The UNIQA IP HUB has been established for companies from Central and Eastern Europe (where the UNIQA Group is also present), which, due to their cross-border operations, require insurance coverage not only for their domestic business, but also for risks associated with international operations. International programs will be offered by UNIQA Poland in response to […]
NN Romania announces the launch of NN Premium Care Abroad, a complete health protection solution for critical illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular bypass surgery, neurosurgery or transplant. With NN Premium Care Abroad, each case is taken over within 2 working hours, and clients benefit from a dedicated coordinating doctor, from the initial suspicion to diagnosis, […]
Romanians expect to live longer and believe that health, well-being, adaptability, and financial security have the biggest role in preparing for longevity. 52% of respondents to NN’s longevity study conducted in Romania, as well as in other countries where the group operates, believe it is likely they will live until the age of 90 and 73% […]
NN Asigurari de Viata announces the appointment of Ramona Livinti as CFO. Ramona succeeds Gerke Witteveen who became CEO of NN Pensii SAFPAP S.A. Ramona Livinti has extensive experience of over 16 years in the financial industry, both in core business as well as in audit and consulting. Throughout her career, she evolved in […]
Blu Capital Partners (BCP) announces its affiliation as an exclusive member for Romania to M&A Worldwide (MAWW), one of the most important global groups of experts in Investment Banking, with more than 45 offices in 35 countries, on all continents. This strategic partnership strengthens Romania's potential in the area of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and […]
SIGNAL IDUNA ASIGURĂRI is the official insurer of the "Neverending Timișoara 2023" event, held between December 7 - 10, 2023, which marks the end of the "Timisoara, European Capital of Culture for the year 2023" project. The insurance company offers comprehensive protection through a liability policy, which safeguards against potential risks linked to the conclusion of the […]
XTB, the global fintech that offers an online investment platform also available as a mobile app, announces the expansion of its interest rate offer by adding RON on top of already available EUR and USD funds. With this decision, XTB becomes the first publicly listed investment company in Romania to offer interest on funds not […]
Omnicredit, the first microfinancing, scoring, and factoring fintech platform in Romania, wins the “Best Digital Lending in CEE among FinTechs” award in “The Best Lending Digital Solution in the CEE region” category, awarded by the SME Banking Club association. The awards ceremony took place on the 29th of November in Krakow, Poland. In this category, […]
Loredana and Simion Apreutese, shareholders of the group of companies within the International Alexander Holding, join the Romanian mobility platform Moov Leasing, acquiring 25% of the company's shares. As a result, Moov Leasing has reached now a valuation of €10 million and has ambitious development plans. Moov Leasing is a 100% digital, all-in-one mobility platform founded […]
The INVL Renewable Energy Fund I, which is managed by INVL Asset Management and invests in renewable energy projects, signed an agreement with Kommunalkredit Austria AG (Kommunalkredit) on a loan of EUR 25 million. The proceeds of the loan will be used to finance the construction of solar power plants with 51 megawatts (MW) capacity in […]
During the 3 days of discounts, the 4Apply app saw record flows of over 500 customers per hour, with peaks of around 30 customers per minute. Based on the data recorded by the app, requests to buy products in installments increased by 500% compared to the previous Black Friday, with the maximum peak recorded on […]
