The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK) convened the implementation team for its project to equivalence the CBK regulatory framework with that of the European Banking Authority (EBA), aimed at further harmonising banking regulation and supervision with European Union standards and practices. A CBK working group has been established to contribute to the project’s implementation. Discussions covered the project timetable, implementation phases and expected deliverables, while the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Deloitte teams outlined their approach and methodology and confirmed ongoing support through to concrete outcomes. Governor Ahmet Ismaili also indicated the CBK will maintain regular contact with the EBA and keep it informed of the project’s launch and progress, referencing prior engagement including a May 2025 meeting with EBA Chair José Manuel Campa, and briefed the team on other ongoing CBK initiatives to strengthen the financial system’s regulatory and supervisory framework.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2026-03-09
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo advances EBA equivalency project to align banking regulation and supervision with EU standards
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK) has initiated a project to align its regulatory framework with the European Banking Authority (EBA) standards. A CBK working group will oversee the project, with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Deloitte. Governor Ahmet Ismaili emphasized ongoing communication with the EBA and highlighted other CBK initiatives to enhance financial regulation and supervision.