Romania’s Finance Ministry draws record RON 4.3 bln with first Fidelis bond issue in 2025
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<p>Romania’s Ministry of Finance announced a record-breaking start to the Fidelis government bond program in 2025, with total subscriptions exceeding RON 4.3 billion (EUR 865 mln) during the February 7-14 issuance period. The latest round surpassed the previous high of RON 3.5 billion recorded in October 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Fidelis bonds are issued and traded through the Bucharest Stock Exchange.</p>

<p>The first Fidelis issuance of 2025 set three new records:</p>

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	<li>Total investment volume: RON 4.3 billion, the highest in the program’s history.</li>
	<li>Subscription orders: 44,000, reflecting increased investor interest.</li>
	<li>Donor-investor participation: 5,722 blood donors invested over RON 537 million, the largest number since the campaign’s launch.</li>
</ul>

<p>Investors who had donated blood since September 2024 received a 1% higher interest rate on one-year bonds, earning 7.95%, compared to the 6.95% offered on standard one-year bonds.</p>

<p>Fidelis bonds, available in RON 100 and EUR 100 denominations, continue to offer tax-free returns, making them an attractive option for retail investors.</p>

<p><em>andrei@romania-insider.com</em></p>

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