BVB a scăzut miercuri / Clarificările premierului legate de Pilonul II de pensii private

The Bucharest Stock Exchange opened lower on Wednesday, with a total turnover of 9.61 million lei. Prime Minister Luca Niculescu reaffirmed that the second pillar of private pensions will remain unchanged, emphasizing its importance for millions of Romanians. As of August 2026, the second pillar had assets of approximately 243.4 billion lei and over 8.5 million participants. While redirecting contributions to the public system could provide short-term budget relief, it would undermine individual accounts. The stock indices showed mixed results, with some declining and others increasing. Past attempts to nationalize or eliminate the second pillar have raised concerns about its future.