The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo hosted a World Bank mission to take stock of the financial sector development projects FinDev and FinSAC, focusing on delivered results and priorities for further work. Governor Ahmet Ismaili also briefed the mission on recent developments in the financial sector, the central bank’s strategic-plan activities, and progress in strengthening its regulatory framework and technical infrastructure. Discussions covered the development of the fast payments project “TIPS Clone”, including its infrastructure and additional services, alongside ongoing work to advance the legal and regulatory framework for deposit insurance. The agenda also included potential cooperation to strengthen financial-stability instruments, including a resolution fund and emergency liquidity, as well as support for insurance supervision, consumer protection, and the development of a financial education strategy. The World Bank mission was scheduled to be in Kosovo from 22 to 26 September 2025 as part of the FinDev and FinSAC work programme.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2025-09-24
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reviews FinDev and FinSAC progress with World Bank mission including TIPS Clone fast payments and deposit insurance reforms
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo hosted a World Bank mission to review financial sector development projects FinDev and FinSAC, focusing on results and future priorities. Discussions included the fast payments project "TIPS Clone," deposit insurance framework, and potential cooperation on financial stability instruments. Governor Ahmet Ismaili highlighted recent financial sector developments and progress in regulatory and technical infrastructure.