Petrescu (ASF): Dezvoltarea pieței de capital e o prioritate. Firmele românești pot ajunge lideri europeni • Newsweek România

The Bucharest Stock Exchange launched the BVB Arena 2026 program, aimed at supporting successful Romanian businesses. Alexandru Petrescu, head of the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), emphasized the importance of transforming local companies into European players for the future of the Romanian economy. He highlighted that a strong entrepreneurial class is crucial for economic transformation. Petrescu believes that the capital market is essential for providing financing and establishing corporate governance standards necessary for international expansion. The ASF prioritizes creating an attractive financial environment to support local businesses and mobilize investment capital. Petrescu is optimistic that some companies promoted through BVB Arena could become significant names in the European economy within the next decade.