Albania
Albania's Ibrahimi: euro liquidity crucial
It is important that a reasonable flow of euros from banking groups' headquarters to their foreign subsidiaries is maintained, said Fatos Ibrahimi, the first deputy governor of the Bank of Albania.
Albania needs core inflation reporting
Core inflation reporting and analysis should be included in the Bank of Albania's periodical reports on monetary policy, a paper from the central bank finds.
Fullani highlights main risks to Albania
The drop-off in remittances and a tightening of financing conditions are the main threats from the global crisis to the Albanian economy, said Adrian Fullani, the governor of the country's central bank.
Albanian banks resilient - Fullani
The Albanian banking system has shown "admirable resilience" in the face of the global financial turmoil, said Ardian Fullani, the governor of the Bank of Albania.
Bank of Albania - Annual Report 2007
Albania's economy grew by 6% in 2007, supported by high foreign direct investment, reveals the Bank of Albania's latest annual report.
Albania to get regulatory overhaul soon
The Bank of Albania will soon implement rules to lower the risk of financial instability, according to Ardian Fullani, the governor of the central bank.
Bank of Albania - Annual Report 2006
Albania's economic development in 2006 broadly complied with its medium-term development plan.
Albania's Fullani on maintaining stability
Ardian Fullani, the governor of the Bank of Albania, looked to reassure the country's economists and policymakers that the financial system would remain stable.
Albanian governor promotes transparency
Ardian Fullani, the governor of the Bank of Albania, highlighted the central bank's efforts to create a more transparent monetary policy framework in a recent speech.
Balkan central banks agree on regulation framework
The central banks of six Balkan countries and Cyprus on Friday have agreed on a framework of regional cooperation to improve banking supervision, streamline operations and help fight money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Albanian rates up by 0.25%
Albania's central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.75% on 28 June. The central bank's governor, Adrian Fullani, said the risk of inflation had grown stronger lately, prompting the central bank's board of directors to act.
Fullani on macroeconomic developments in Albania
In the speech 'Summary of the latest macroeconomic developments in Albania' given on 26 March Ardian Fullani of the Bank of Albania said the Bank of Albania is confident that only financially stable banking institutions guarantee the foundations of a…
Fullani on a vision of the Albanian economy
In the speech 'A vision for the future of the Albanian economy and financial system' given on 6 March Ardian Fullani of the Bank of Albania said the Bank of Albania aims to formulate and later on, implement a medium-term strategy for the development,…
Albania's Fullani on prospective ERM II members
In the speech 'Concerns of the prospective ERM II members' given on 15 December Ardian Fullani of the Bank of Albania said as a pre-accession country, Albania will be facing ERM II problems in the medium term.
Fullani on the Bank of Albania's progress
In the speech 'Bank of Albania - progress during 2006' given on 8 December Ardian Fullani of the Bank of Albania said that we are carefully evaluating the degree to which the preconditions are met before shifting to fully fledged inflation targeting in…
Albania's Fullani on financial markets & stability
In the speech 'Regional financial markets and financial stability' given on 30 October Ardian Fullani of the Bank of Albania said qualitative developments have taken place in the Albanian banking system during 2006.
Bank of Albania - Annual Report 2005
According to the Bank of Albania's Annual Report 2005, the Albanian economy entered 2005 as part of an ongoing macroeconomic consolidation process.
Albania's Fullani: Prevention rather than recovery
In the speech 'Prevent rather than recover' given on 24 July Ardian Fullani of the Bank of Albania said the concept of providing financial stability does not differ a lot from the logic of maintaining macroeconomic stability.
Bank of Albania - Annual Report 2004
According to the Bank of Albania's Annual Report 2004, the development of the Albanian economy during 2004 was in compliance with the main objectives of the country's economic development strategy.
Albania to adopt inflation target
In this speech delivered in Vienna on January 18, 2006 the Governor of the Bank of Albania, Ardian Fullani, reiterates the central bank's intension to switch to fully-fledged inflation targeting.
Albania's Fullani on inflation targeting practice
In the speech 'Inflation targeting in practice' given on 10 October Ardian Fullani of the Bank of Albania said the fact that we have been successful in controlling inflation during the last years holds true.
Albania's Fullani on the Bulgarian National Bank
In the speech 'Experiences of the Bulgarian National Bank in its road towards the ESCB' given on 5 September Ardian Fullani of the Bank of Albania said the Bulgarian economy and the Bulgarian National Bank have been going through substantial reforms in…
Albania's Fullani on banking supervision
In the speech 'Cooperation in the field of banking supervision in Albania' given on 11 July, Ardian Fullani of the Bank of Albania said we have established contacts with all the central banks of the region, up to the high levels of representation and I…
Central banks of Kosovo and Albania sign MoU
The Banking and Payments Authority of Kosovo (BPK) and the Central Bank of Albania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on bank supervision.