The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reported that Governor Ahmet Ismaili met with representatives of the Council of Europe Development Bank to review recent financial-sector developments, with a focus on microfinance institutions and other non-bank financial institutions (MFI/NBFI), and to discuss financial inclusion, regulatory reform and digitalisation. The central bank highlighted measures to strengthen the regulatory and supervisory framework for MFI/NBFIs, including new licensing and capital requirements, enhanced supervisory practices and ongoing anti-money laundering (AML) activities, supported by internal organisational changes to improve oversight. Discussions also covered payment-system reforms, preparations for integration into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), development of a TIPS Clone platform for instant payments and expanded financial education initiatives. Council of Europe Development Bank representatives welcomed the reported progress and reiterated their interest in supporting inclusive finance and socially oriented development in Kosovo, while the central bank signalled readiness to continue cooperation through future projects aligned with its strategic priorities.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2025-12-11
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo briefs Council of Europe Development Bank on tighter MFI and NBFI oversight and payments digitalisation
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo and the Council of Europe Development Bank discussed financial-sector developments, focusing on microfinance, non-bank financial institutions, financial inclusion, regulatory reform, and digitalisation. The central bank outlined measures to enhance the regulatory framework, including new licensing and capital requirements, improved supervisory practices, and AML activities. Both parties expressed commitment to ongoing cooperation, particularly in inclusive finance and socially oriented development.