Alexandru Petrescu, President of Romania’s Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), reaffirmed the strategic importance of a strong and resilient capital market during today’s meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania (AmCham Romania) Capital Markets and Financial Services Committee.

Addressing representatives of the financial sector, Petrescu highlighted ASF’s ongoing initiatives to develop a deeper, more liquid and accessible capital market, built on clear regulations, robust market infrastructure and high standards of investor protection.

“A strong capital market reflects the maturity of an economy and supports long-term financing, confidence and sustainable growth,” said Alexandru Petrescu.

He emphasized that ASF’s objective is to establish a modern, predictable and competitive regulatory framework that safeguards investors—particularly retail investors—while encouraging innovation and improving companies’ access to market-based financing.

Petrescu also underlined that Romania’s ability to attract international capital depends on regulatory consistency, efficient market infrastructure and continuous dialogue with investors, issuers and intermediaries, alongside maintaining robust supervisory standards.

Concluding his remarks, he reaffirmed ASF’s commitment to remaining an open yet demanding partner for market participants, focused on clear rules, effective supervision, institutional stability and the long-term development of Romania’s capital market.