Albania
Security at Bank of Albania improved in wake of theft
Governor Gent Sejko insists security at the central bank is ‘at the right levels’ following the $5.2 million theft from its vaults last year; calls for vigilance from staff members
IMF sees deflation threat to Western Balkan recovery
Special report on economic transition in Western Balkans identifies deflation spilling over from eurozone as risk to recovery in the region; most of the countries experiencing negative inflation
Sejko lined up as next Bank of Albania governor
Albanian prime minister says parliament ‘will not reject’ the president’s nomination; former bank inspector Gent Sejko set to return to the central bank after a decade away
Bank of Albania board calls for governor to be sacked
Supervisory council gives ‘full support' to first deputy following arrest of governor Ardian Fullani, believed to be linked to central bank vault theft uncovered in July
Bank of Albania toughens checks on employees as governor clings on
Governor Fullani contradicts central bank statement that his dismissal was discussed; employees will be required to disclose divergent 'behaviours or opinions'
Bank of Albania reviews procedures after employees steal $6m in cash
Governor remains in post despite public demonstrations over the theft of more than $6 million in Albanian banknotes by central bank employees
Devaluation would not hit Albanian short-run trade balance, research suggests
Evaluation of Albanian trade with its biggest trading partners finds little evidence of the deterioration in trade balance suggested by the ‘J-curve' hypothesis
One in five Albanians has never heard of current or savings accounts
According to survey data analysed in Bank of Albania working paper, less than half of respondents know the concept of interest rates, but 80% understands the workings of inflation
Albania governor calls for Balkan payments system in annual conference speech
The Bank of Albania's 10th annual international conference celebrated the 20th anniversary of the central bank and the 100th anniversary of its declaration of independence
Bank of Albania paper trials CAB approach to estimate fiscal position
Bank of Albania economist applies cyclically-adjusted budget balance approach to estimate country's fiscal position, finding fiscal policy to be pro-cyclical
Bank of Albania governor highlights impact of euro crisis on non-EU members
Eastern European countries that are home to branches and subsidiaries of eurozone banks fell victim to lenders' lower risk tolerance and insufficient regulatory coordination, says Ardian Fullani
Bank of Albania governor says banking is country's 'greatest driver of growth'
Ardian Fullani added that European integration was the best way to withstand the current crisis and guarantee stable economic growth in the long term
Albania governor calls for deeper European integration to fight crisis
Ardian Fullani says Europe at "opposite end of the spectrum" from China; adds integrating eastern neighbours would be mutually beneficial
Bank of Albania – Annual Report (2011)
Bank of Albania 2011 Annual Report highlights a growing economy and inflation kept in check at 3.5%
Albania opens new currency centre
Bank of Albania has opened a new currency issue centre and mint as part of a wide-ranging property overhaul at the central bank
Albanian governor seeks EU support for Balkan countries
Ardian Fullani says European Union support would help provide the tools for greater co-operation among Balkan countries
Albanian governor seeks regional integration
Ardian Fullani says the south-east of Europe is being held back by a lack of integration; proposes a number of areas where coordination could improve competitiveness
Bank of Albania’s Fullani justifies rate cut to historic low
Ardian Fullani explains the Bank of Albania’s decision to cut interest rates to record low; says inflationary pressure is muted and growth remains subdued
Bank of Italy ends twinning programme with Bank of Albania
Guidance project between Italian, French and Albanian central banks comes to an end; final results due in October 2012
Albania’s Fullani calls for greater co-operation with Europe
Ardian Fullani urges European policy-makers to pay greater attention to policy impact on aspiring members; emphasises that internal policies are also essential for stability
Albanian governor discusses monetary policy decision
Bank of Albania governor Ardian Fullani describes mixed economic outlook; central bank keeps rates unchanged at 4.25%
Albania approves monetary policy strategy for 2012-2014
Bank of Albania renews monetary policy strategy; offers clarifications and elaborations on previous versions of aims
Bank of Albania finds no misalignment in value of lek
Bank of Albania study shows adoption of floating exchange rate regime in Albania has maintained equilibrium level of real exchange rate
Bank of Albania – Annual Report (2010)
Bank of Albania 2010 Annual Report shows economic activity in Albania was positive despite external shocks to economy