The Bank of Albania reported that the Extraordinary Intervention Fund increased by ALL 1.18 billion in April 2026 from banks' annual contribution, bringing the fund to ALL 8.22 billion after nine years of collections since its establishment in 2018. The fund supports the use of bank resolution tools and, under Albanian law, must reach ALL 9.4 billion by 2027. The 2026 contribution, the ninth annual payment for the 2018 to 2026 period, was calculated under the regulation governing the fund and paid in full on a proportional basis by all banks by 30 April 2026. The legal target is set at 0.5 percent of total banking system liabilities, measured as total assets minus regulatory capital of all licensed banks in Albania. The Deposit Insurance Agency administers the fund under a policy approved by the Bank of Albania, and the money can be used in resolution to provide guarantees, liquidity, asset purchases, capital support, compensation for uncovered losses and related administrative costs.
Bank of Albania2026-05-20
Bank of Albania reports Extraordinary Intervention Fund reaches ALL 8.22 billion after ninth annual bank contribution of ALL 1.18 billion
The Bank of Albania reported that the Extraordinary Intervention Fund rose by ALL 1.18 billion in April 2026 to ALL 8.22 billion, based on banks’ ninth annual contribution since the fund’s establishment in 2018. The fund, administered by the Deposit Insurance Agency, is designed to support bank resolution measures and is required by law to reach ALL 9.4 billion, equal to 0.5 percent of total banking system liabilities, by 2027.