Albania
Albania’s Fullani emphasises importance of stress tests
Bank of Albania governor Ardian Fullani calls for more attention to stress tests as part of central banks’ macroprudential policy
Albania’s Fullani sees green shoots in lending
Bank of Albania governor Ardian Fullani says banks still need to be more proactive
Bank of Albania: country has seen double digit FDI growth
Albanian central bank monetary policy statement says foreign direct investment rose by double digits in 2008
Albania accused over hotel deal: reports
Albanian central bank buys country’s oldest hotel from government, opposition politician reportedly alleges misconduct
Fullani: reassures parliament on steady recovery
Bank of Albania governor Ardian Fullani reassures lawmakers of continued growth following IMF performance review
Bank of Albania – Annual Report 2008
Economic growth was in line with projections in 2008, notes Ardian Fullani in the central bank’s latest Annual Report
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.