Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo discusses expanded cooperation and possible memorandum with Kosovo Tax Administration

The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK) published an update on a meeting between Governor Ahmet Ismaili and the Director General of the Kosovo Tax Administration (ATK), Mentor Hyseni, focused on strengthening inter-institutional cooperation. Discussions centred on enhancing information exchange and coordination in financial supervision and banking operations, alongside improving mechanisms that support transparency and integrity in Kosovo’s financial system. Topics included the regulation and disclosure of financial transactions and data sharing to support efforts to combat informality and prevent activities not aligned with applicable rules. The CBK highlighted work on aligning processes and strengthening institutional capacities, including projects linked to the digitalisation of financial services, legal initiatives in the financial sector, and activities related to financial inclusion, access to finance and financial education. Ismaili also outlined progress on developing a fast payments infrastructure (TIPS Clone) and steps taken toward integration into SEPA, while ATK signalled readiness to intensify cooperation on digitalisation, data exchange and mechanisms to prevent and combat illegal activities. The two institutions agreed to continue coordinated steps to strengthen financial governance and institutional efficiency and to consider signing a cooperation memorandum to formalise and deepen collaboration in areas of mutual interest.