Regulatory Alerts2013-10-31
Capital Equivalency Deposit for Branches of Foreign Banks
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo mandates a seven million Euro Capital Equivalency Deposit for all licensed foreign bank branches operating in the country. These funds must be held in CBK custody, invested exclusively in Kosovo government securities or approved EU institutions, and cannot be placed with the parent bank. Branches must submit quarterly reports to the CBK, which continuously monitors compliance and enforces violations through established remedial measures and civil penalties.
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