Central Bank of the Republic of Kosova

A high-level delegation from the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK), led by Governor Mr. Ahmet Ismaili, Ph.D. and joined by non-executive Board members Mr. Nurboja, Mrs. Latifi, and Mrs. Hoxha, completed an official visit to the Central Bank of Malta. ? At the opening meeting, the delegation was welcomed by Mr. Alexander Demarco, Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, accompanied by Deputy Governor Bonello, Chief Economist Grech, Chief Operations Officer Romano, and Non-Executive Board Member Professor Bezzina. ? During the meeting, the governors exchanged information regarding the key developments in the financial sector and the economy. Governor Ismaili informed about the legal and regulatory framework developments, strategic projects, and the stability of Kosovo’s financial system. ? The two delegations primarily discussed governance and auditing, risk management, the payment system and the necessary preparations for SEPA membership, the management of international reserves, the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, and research, among other topics. ? At the end of the visit, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral cooperation, with CBK aiming to expand its network of partner central banks as participants in the Eurosystem, international reserve management, and other areas of cooperation. ? The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo expresses its heartfelt appreciation to the Central Bank of Malta for hosting these discussions. For more details about this visit, please read here ?? https://shorturl.at/Qioab

SHPALLJE P?R (2) VENDE T? LIRA PUNE ?? Pozita 1: Zyrtar i/e lart? p?r parandalimin e pastrimit t? parave dhe financimit t? terrorizmit ?? Pozita 2: Zyrtar/e p?r parandalimin e pastrimit t? parave dhe financimit t? terrorizmit Afati i fundit p?r aplikim: 22 tetor 2024 Aplikimi mund t? b?het online (https://hris.bqk-kos.org) p?rmes faqes zyrtare t? BQK-s? ose p?rmes arkivit t? BQK-s?. Format tjera t? aplikimit nuk do t? merren parasysh. Form?n e aplikacionit mund ta shkarkoni p?rmes faqes zyrtare: https://lnkd.in/d6JZ7KX2 Apliko k?tu ??: https://hris.bqk-kos.org"

The Executive Board of the Central Bank has approved the Instruction on QR Code Standard, which will be used for payment transactions in the Republic of Kosovo. The purpose of this instruction is to define the rules and technical requirements for the development and operation of the QR Code structure in the Republic of Kosovo, which will be used for payments in retail sales and for invoice payments. It aims to promote the wider use of digital devices and smartphones for making payments, while ensuring stable and secure interaction between service providers and consumers. CBK has adopted the standard defined by the European Payments Council (EPC), which includes the QR Code standard used in the EU for payment transfers initiated by smartphones and for instant payment systems. Using this standard will bring some advantages and benefits: – For citizens; – For merchants and service providers; – For payment service providers; and – For public institutions. With this standard, the CBK intends to make sure that QR codes will be used efficiently in the Republic of Kosovo for payment purposes in different systems and platforms, thus reducing their fragmentation. The Instruction on QR Code Standard: https://lnkd.in/gC9J2JCb For more details about this instruction, please read here ??: https://shorturl.at/O54OP

The Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Ahmet Ismaili, Ph.D., participated as a panel speaker at the 10th Annual Conference with the topic "Central Banks and Central Banking in a Highly Complex World: Demonstrating Commitment and Preserving Credibility", organized in Skopje by the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia and Reinventing Bretton Woods Committee. Governor Ismaili participated in the panel with the topic "Stocktaking on the most recent crisis episode: lessons learned on the way forward". The panel included representatives from the Central Banks of Croatia, Belgium, Lithuania, the European Investment Bank and the Brookings Institution. During his speech, Governor Ismaili: – Discussed how to address the challenges in the banking sector of Kosovo; – Elaborated on the regulatory instruments and policies available to CBK; and – Emphasized the activities of the CBK aimed at increasing the stability of the country's financial system. Governor Ismaili also held meetings with counterparts from the central banks, high representatives of the regulatory authorities of the European Union and international financial institutions. For more details about this conference, please read here ?? https://shorturl.at/U67Z2

The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo continues to strengthen internal cyber security capacities, with the establishment of a new Division for the Supervision of Information Systems, as announced by Mr. Milot Cakaj, Deputy Governor for Financial Supervision, at the Banking Cybersecurity Forum, held in Prishtina. ? In his opening remarks, Deputy Governor Cakaj underlined that collaboration among banks - particularly among experts - will prevent and mitigate cyber security-related threats and incidents. ? At the end of his speech, Deputy Governor Cakaj stated that cyber security is about trusting the banking system, which he believes is the foundation of the financial sector's stability. ? For more details about this conference, please read here ?? https://shorturl.at/AsaDK

??? Early Detection Saves Lives! ? The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo joins the initiative "Pink October", a month dedicated to raising awareness about Breast Cancer. ? While CBK facilitates the screening process for its employees, it encourages all women in the Republic of Kosovo to prioritize preventive care for early detection to enhance their chances of recovery.

Njoftim p?r Kontrat? (Ri-tender) Titulli i kontrat?s: Sh?rbimet e Auditimit t? Jasht?m Afati p?r dor?zimin e ofertave: 4 tetor 2024, ora 14:00 Informata shtes? ??: https://lnkd.in/dq6RJaSu

SHPALLJE E VENDIT T? LIR? T? PUN?S ????????????/?? ?? ???? ????? ?????????????? ??? ?????????????????? ?????? ???????????? Afati i fundit p?r aplikim ?? 11 tetor 2024 Aplikimi mund t? b?het online ?? https://hris.bqk-kos.org ose p?rmes arkivit t? BQK-s?. ? Format tjera t? aplikimit nuk do t? merren parasysh! Form?n e aplikacionit mund ta shkarkoni p?rmes faqes zyrtare t? BQK-s? ?? https://lnkd.in/d6JZ7KX2 Apliko k?tu ? https://hris.bqk-kos.org/

The Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK), Mr. Ahmet Ismaili, along with his colleagues, held a meeting with the new Ambassador of the European Union (EU) Office in Kosovo, Mr. Aivo Orav. During the meeting, the Governor briefed the Ambassador on key developments in the financial sector, advancements in the legal and regulatory framework, the Strategic Plan, as well as the stability and integrity of the country’s financial system. Governor Ismaili: – Congratulated Ambassador Orav on his appointment as head of the EU Office in Kosovo; – Informed the Ambassador about the actions taken by the CBK in preparation for the anticipated application for membership in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA); – Emphasized that the CBK’s commitment and inter-institutional coordination for integration into SEPA are crucial for improving payment infrastructure and aligning with international standards; and – Expressed the CBK’s gratitude for the EU institutions, which continue to support the CBK’s efforts to strengthen the integrity of the financial system. At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in promoting access to finance, financial integration, stability, and the financial sustainability of Kosovo. For more details about this meeting, please read here ?? https://shorturl.at/qWAZo

Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CKB), Mr. Dardan Fusha, together with the CBK staff dedicated to monitoring developments in the field of ESG and climate risks, participated in the workshop organized by the Kosovo Banking Association (KBA) in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) regarding opportunities for adapting guidelines to address climate risks and the ESG criteria and risks for the banking sector. In his opening remarks, Deputy Governor Fusha emphasized that the CBK is committed to advancing the regulatory framework and strengthening capacities to adequately identify, report, monitor, and manage risks related to the environment and climate change. Deputy Governor Fusha highlighted that based on the new Guidance on CBAM issued by CBK on April 3rd, 2024: – Banks are expected to accurately assess the impact of climate and environmental risks on the business environment; and – Banks are also expected to collect data reflecting their exposure to climate and environmental risks. For more details about this event, please read here ??: https://shorturl.at/2fOoy