The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo published remarks by Governor Ahmet Ismaili from an international conference marking the 25th anniversary of the Association of Certified Accountants and Auditors of Kosovo, where he linked high quality financial reporting, independent audit and sound corporate governance to financial stability, market integrity and confidence in the financial sector. He said a resilient financial system depends not only on capital and liquidity, but also on reliable information, accurate financial statements and professional external audit. The remarks said the central bank has continued to advance its regulatory, supervisory and reporting framework in line with international standards and European best practice, with greater focus on risk based supervision, governance, risk management and broader reporting requirements alongside the quality of financial reporting. Ismaili also described Kosovo's financial sector as stable and well capitalized, called for cooperation among the central bank, the Ministry of Finance, the Kosovo Council for Financial Reporting, the Tax Administration, professional bodies, academia and the private sector, and pointed to technology, digital finance, artificial intelligence, sustainability reporting and ESG as developments that require updated skills and strong professional ethics.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo2026-05-25
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo highlights quality reporting audit and risk based supervision in conference remarks
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo published remarks by Governor Ahmet Ismaili linking high quality financial reporting, independent audit and sound corporate governance to financial stability, market integrity and confidence in the financial sector, stressing that resilience depends on reliable information as well as capital and liquidity. He said the central bank is advancing its regulatory, supervisory and reporting framework in line with international and European standards, with greater focus on risk-based supervision, governance, risk management and broader reporting requirements. Ismaili described Kosovo’s financial sector as stable and well capitalized, called for stronger cooperation among key stakeholders, and highlighted technology, digital finance, artificial intelligence and sustainability reporting as areas requiring updated skills and strong professional ethics.