Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo agrees with National Coordinator to intensify cooperation against economic and financial crime

The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo published an update on Governor Ahmet Ismaili’s meeting with Kujtim Munishi, the National Coordinator for Combating Economic Crime, focused on deepening inter-institutional cooperation to prevent and combat economic and financial crime. The discussion covered improving the efficiency of identifying and addressing challenges related to economic and financial crime, money laundering, terrorist financing, counterfeit money, and other criminal offences. The parties agreed to intensify efforts against cybercrime, unauthorised practices and other harmful schemes through regular information exchange and closer alignment of strategic approaches, with an explicit focus on protecting consumers and the financial system. The meeting also flagged the need for inter-institutional coordination on crypto-asset legislation and other innovations, including financial education on risks and preventing unhealthy practices, alongside a briefing on recent banking-sector developments and reforms by the central bank to strengthen financial supervision, financial system integrity, financial education and access to safe finance.