Romania: Romanian central bank, business groups defend lenders on ROBOR (…)

April 24, 2026

Romanian central bank, business groups defend lenders on ROBOR manipulation claims
Apr 24, 2026

Romanian central bank, business groups defend lenders on ROBOR manipulation claims.

Romania’s central bank and leading business representatives have moved to defend commercial banks amid allegations by the competition authority (…)

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