The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (BQK) reported that Deputy Governor Dardan Fusha met Clearstream Vice President Christian Rössler during the 2026 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC. The discussion reviewed recent developments following BQK’s membership in Clearstream and operational aspects of holding and settling international securities, with a focus on enabling additional liquidity access and optimising collateral management using securities. The meeting also covered recent developments in advanced financial instruments and international capital markets, alongside the provision of ongoing operational support, advisory services, training and compliance assistance from Clearstream specialists. Topics included options to expand Kosovo’s Central Securities Depository infrastructure, alternative financing instruments in capital markets, and integrating modern practices into international reserve management to improve operational efficiency and diversification, including a more active approach via the World Bank Treasury as part of expanding the investment mandate for international reserves. Both sides agreed to further examine concrete opportunities for continued cooperation aligned with BQK’s strategic objectives.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2026-04-15
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo and Clearstream agree to explore deeper cooperation on international securities custody and collateral management
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo met Clearstream during the 2026 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings to review developments following its Clearstream membership, focusing on liquidity access, collateral management, and operational aspects of holding and settling international securities. They also discussed expanding Kosovo’s Central Securities Depository infrastructure, alternative capital market financing instruments, and integrating modern practices into international reserve management via a more active approach with the World Bank Treasury. Both parties agreed to explore further cooperation aligned with the bank’s strategic objectives.