The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo published an update on Governor Ahmet Ismaili’s meeting with Clearstream Vice President Christian Rossler during the 2025 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. The talks focused on establishing cooperation in international reserve management, including custody services and access to advanced financial market products. Clearstream, part of Deutsche Börse Group and based in Luxembourg, was discussed in the context of its partnership with Deutsche Bundesbank, one of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo’s key partners for reserve, liquidity, and investment management. Potential areas for cooperation included securities lending and borrowing, with the central bank noting that further development of the relationship could support the integration of modern technological solutions in asset management processes, improve operational efficiency, and create additional income opportunities through the use of instruments in international markets.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2025-04-22
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo discusses potential reserves management and custody cooperation with Clearstream
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo discussed cooperation in international reserve management with Clearstream Vice President Christian Rossler. Talks during the 2025 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings explored collaboration in custody services, securities lending, and borrowing. The central bank highlighted potential for enhanced operational efficiency and income opportunities through modern technological solutions in asset management.