Announcements


IADI strengthens its role as global standard-setter and reflects on lessons learnt from the recent banking turmoil

Publikuar më: 10-10-2023

      IADI strengthens its role as global standard-setter and reflects on lessons learnt from the recent banking turmoil ·        IADI members approve statutory changes that will expand IADI’s role as global standard-setter and recognize the important contribution of deposit insurers to financial stability as participants in the financial safety net. ·        IADI will publish a report by year-end… Read more
On the meeting of the Balkans deposit insurance authorities, member of EFDI.

Publikuar më: 08-06-2023

Following a well-established tradition consolidated from several years now, the EFDI Balkan deposit insuring authorities met on the 1st and 2nd of June 2023 in the city of Banja Luka in Bosnia and Hercegovina. Participants in the meeting shared the latest developments in their jurisdictions as well as the challenges they are facing with the aim to improve the deposit… Read more
Representation of the Deposit Insurance Agency at the Seminar organized by IADI on the topic: Main challenges in compensation of depositors

Publikuar më: 22-05-2023

On 10 - 11 May 2023, the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) organized a seminar on Key Challenges in Depositor Compensation in Tunisia. In this event were presented some of the best international practices related to Fundamental Principle 15 of IADI "Compensation of depositors". The Deposit Insurance Agency (ADIA), invited by IADI, was represented in this event by Mrs.… Read more
Study visit of the delegation of the Banking and Financial Supervision Commission (Commision de Supervision Bancaire et Financière – CSBF) of Madagascar, at the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency

Publikuar më: 09-05-2023

From 2-5 May 2023 the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency welcomed a delegation of the Banking and Financial Supervision Commission (Commision de Supervision Bancaire et Financière - CSBF) of Madagascar. This study visit was organized in consideration of CSBF's efforts to set up a deposit insurance scheme in Madagascar. The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency was selected for this assistance project by… Read more
National final of Money Quiz 2023

Publikuar më: 30-03-2023

  On 30 March 2023, the Albanian Association of Banks (AAB), in cooperation with the Bank of Albania and with the support of the Ministry of Education and Sport and the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency (ADIA), organized for the fifth time the national final of the European Money Quiz, with the participation of 926 students of the group aged 13-15… Read more
The Deposit Insurance Agency participates in the Albania-EU bilateral meetings for chapter 9, “Financial Services”.

Publikuar më: 21-02-2023

The Deposit Insurance Agency, as a member of the negotiating group for Chapter 9 "Financial services", along with the Bank of Albania and the Financial Supervision Authority, attended the Albania-EU Bilateral Meeting, held on February 13-14, 2023. During the two days meeting, the experts of the European Commission got acquainted with the legal and regulatory framework in the banking and… Read more
IADI webinar on Single Customer View: An essential tool for effective depositor reimbursement.

Publikuar më: 19-10-2022

The International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) hosted a webinar on Single Customer View: An essential tool for effective depositor reimbursement via Webex on Thursday, 13 October 2022 and shared some of the best international practices on this area with the entire IADI community. This webinar was attended by 200 representatives of homologous schemes, from different countries, members of IADI. The… Read more
On the visit of the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency to Finansiel Stabilitet, Denmark

Publikuar më: 07-10-2022

A group of representatives from the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency held a two-day visit to Finansiel Stabilitet, the institution responsible for resolution of banks and deposit insurance of Denmark. The purpose of this visit was to exchange experiences in the common areas of interest for the respective institutions. Topics of discussions between the representatives were focused on the challenges that… Read more
Joint meeting between the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency and the Deposit Insurance Fund of Kosovo (DIFK)

Publikuar më: 16-09-2022

Following the consolidated cooperation between the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency and the Deposit Insurance Fund of Kosovo (DIFK), a meeting was held among Mr. Genci Mamani, General Director of ASD and Mrs. Arijeta Neziraj Elshani, General Director of FSDK, as well as the respective staffs from both organizations. The meeting took place on September 14, 2022, at the FSDK headquarters… Read more
Press release on the meeting of the Financial Stability Advisory Group, 29 December, 2021

Publikuar më: 30-12-2021

R E P U B L I C  O F  A L B A N I A FINANCIAL STABILITY ADVISORY GROUP      Tirana, 30.12. 2021  PRESS RELEASE  Meeting of the Financial Stability Advisory Group  29 December 2021  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  The Financial Stability Advisory Group (FSAG) met on 29 December 2021. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Finance and Economy,… Read more
8th EFDI Balkan Regional Meeting

Publikuar më: 30-09-2021

The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency, participated in the 8th EFDI Balkan Regional Meeting, organized by the Montenegro Deposit Insurance Fund. The meeting took place in Budva, Montenegro, from 24 to 26 of September 2021. This meeting follows a well-established tradition according to which deposit insurance authorities of the Balkan region (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia), formalized… Read more
EBRD €100 million stand-by credit line to Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency. Strengthening financial sector following Covid-19 pandemic

Publikuar më: 11-06-2021

EBRD providing €100 million stand-by credit line to Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency Promoting financial stability and confidence in banking sector Technical cooperation to strengthen operational capacity and governance Strengthening the stability of the local banking sector and boosting customers’ confidence, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €100 million stand-by credit line to the Albanian Deposit… Read more
The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency has signed the contract with the selected agent banks in its preliminary list for the 2021-2023 period.

Publikuar më: 29-01-2021

The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency has signed the contract with the selected winning agent banks in the procedure developed for this purpose, based on the regulation “On the compensation of insured deposits”, approved by the Governor’s order no. 3762, on 18/07/2016. Based on this procedure, with the decision of the Governing Council of the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency no. 39,… Read more
The platform for improving the quality of depositors’ and deposits’ data in the banking system

Publikuar më: 29-12-2020

The Deposit Insurance Agency, in cooperation with the Bank of Albania and the Albanian Banking Association, finalised the platform for improving the quality of depositors' and deposits’ data in the banking system in December 2020. This platform was drafted in compliance with the Agency’s strategic objectives for the 2018-2020 period, as well as with the Albanian Parliament’s recommendation in its… Read more
Announcement for the completion of the Project for the assessment of financial features of the deposit insurance scheme, assisted by the World Bank.

Publikuar më: 21-12-2020

The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency, in the framework of its efforts to reform and strengthen existing arrangements for depositor protection, carried out the Project for the assessment of financial features of the deposit insurance scheme. This project was achieved with the support of World Bank FinSAC office. The Project consisted of two components. The first one related to the assessment… Read more
The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency and the Korean Deposit Insurance Corporation complete the project for the creation of a master plan of an integrated deposit insurance system

Publikuar më: 11-12-2020

On December 10, 2020, during an online session, the closing ceremony of the project for the creation of the master plan of an integrated system for insuring and compensating the deposits of the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency took place. The project was carried out with the assistance of the Korean Deposit Insurance Corporation, one of the most advanced institutions  in… Read more
Press Release, Meeting of the Financial Stability Advisory Group 21 July 2020

Publikuar më: 22-07-2020

R E P U B L I C  O F  A L B A N I A FINANCIAL STABILITY ADVISORY GROUP   Tirana, on 22.07.2020   PRESS RELEASE Meeting of the Financial Stability Advisory Group 21 July 2020   The Financial Stability Advisory Group (FSAG) met on 21 July 2020. The meeting, which was held online, was attended by the… Read more
Mr. Genci Mamani, General Director of the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency, presents to the Albanian Parliament the Annual Report of the Deposit Insurance Agency

Publikuar më: 09-07-2020

Pursuant to Article 7 of Law no. 53/2014, date 22.05.2014 “On Deposit Insurance”, amended, and in accordance with the provisions of the Parliament’s Mechanism on the systematic monitoring of the fulfillment of recommendations for independent constitutional institutions and those created by law, on July 2nd 2020, Mr. Genci Mamani, General Director of the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency, presented to the… Read more
The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bank of Albania

Publikuar më: 30-12-2019

With the aim of further developing the deposit insurance scheme, protecting depositor interests’ and strengthening the financial stability in Albania, the Deposit Insurance Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bank of Albania on the 27th December 2019. The institutional cooperation among these authorities marks an important step in implementing the Agency’s strategic priorities. This MoU aims at further… Read more
On the participation of the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency in the IADI 18th Annual Meeting and Conference on “Realizing Reforms: What Has Changed in the Deposit Insurance System since the Crisis?”

Publikuar më: 21-10-2019

The International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) held its 18th Annual General Meeting and Conference on 10 - 11 October 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey, hosted by the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund of Turkey (SDIF). At this meeting, the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency was represented by a delegation led by Mr. Genci Mamani, General Manager. The IADI Annual Conference, titled “Realizing Reforms:… Read more
The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund of Turkey

Publikuar më: 11-10-2019

The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency (ADIA) signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund of Turkey (SDIF). The MoU was signed in Istanbul, Turkey, on October 7th 2019, on the occasion of the annual meeting of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI), by General Manager of ADIA Mr. Genci Mamani and Mr. Muhiddin Gülal, President and… Read more
On the participation of the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency EFDI Annual General Meeting and International Conference organized on from the 25th to 27th September, in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Publikuar më: 01-10-2019

The European Forum of Deposit Insurance (EFDI) held its Annual General Meeting and International Conference “Deposit Insurance in Europe – Redrawing the Map”, in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. On this occasion the Deposit Insurance Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrated its 20th anniversary. The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency was represented in this event by a delegation chaired by Mr. Genci Mamani, General… Read more
On the Visit of the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency’s Working Group to the Deposit Guarantee Fund of Ukraine.

Publikuar më: 09-07-2019

In June 10-12 2019 a delegation from Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency (ADIA)  visited the Ukrainian Deposit Guarantee Fund (UDGF) in Kiev. During the three days meetings the DGFU and ADIA had a thorough discussion on payout process, its   regulatory framework and IT infrastructure. The Albanian delegation had a chance to learn more about the experience of their Ukrainian colleagues with the… Read more
General Director, Mr. Genci Mamani attends IMF and WBG Spring Meetings 2019

Publikuar më: 17-04-2019

On 12-14 April 2019, the General Director of the Deposit Insurance Agency, Mr. Genci Mamani, attended the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and of the World Bank Group (WB) in Washington. Each year the Spring Meetings, bring together central bank governors and finance ministers of the member states, senior managers of international financial institutions, as well as… Read more
Press release on Meeting of the Financial Stability Advisory Group 9 April 2019

Publikuar më: 10-04-2019

The Financial Stability Advisory Group (FSAG) met on 9 April 2019. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Finance and Economy, and was attended by Governor of the Bank of Albania (BoA), Chair of the Board of the Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), Executive Director General of the Financial Supervisory Authority, Director General of the Deposit Insurance Agency (DIA), as… Read more
The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency hosts the 40th Meeting of the International Association of Deposit Insurers’ Europe Regional Committee and the Technical Assistance Workshop “Dealing with Contingency Planning, Crisis Management and Failure Resolution”

Publikuar më: 08-04-2019

The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency (ADIA) in collaboration with the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) hosted the IADI Europe Regional Committee (ERC) Meeting as well as a Technical Assistance Workshop entitled: Dealing with Contingency Planning, Crisis Management and Failure Resolution, on the 4th and 5th of April 2019 in Tirana. The Europe Regional Committee is the largest regional committee… Read more
The deposit insurance authorities of the Republic of Albania and the Republic of Italy sign a memorandum of understanding

Publikuar më: 05-04-2019

The Deposit Insurance Agency (DIA) of the Republic of Albania and the Fondo Interbancario di Tutela dei Depositi (FITD) of the Republic of Italy signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 4th of April 2019, in Tirana. The Memorandum was signed by the General Director of ADIA, Mr. Genci Mamani and the Executive Director of FITD, Mr. Giuseppe Boccuzzi. The official… Read more
ADIA visit at the Deposit Insurance Fund of Montenegro

Publikuar më: 21-03-2019

On March 15th 2019, representatives of the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency, led by General Director Mr. Genci Mamani, held a meeting with the Deposit Insurance Fund of Montenegro in Podgorica. The purpose of the working visit was to learn from the latest experience of the counterparts from Montenegro in relation to the payout of deposits of a bank placed under… Read more
7th EFDI Balkan region meeting

Publikuar më: 07-02-2019

Mr. Genci Mamani, General Director of the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency, took part in the 7th regional meeting of EFDI Balkan, organised by the Deposit Insurance Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, held in Vlasic, from the 31st January – 3rd February 2019. In this meeting, the participants shared recent developments in their respective deposit insurance schemes. Among others, the discussions… Read more
Memorandum of Understanding with the Albanian Association of Banks

Publikuar më: 18-12-2018

The Albanian Banking Association (AAB) and the Deposit Insurance Agency (ADIA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This memorandum define the areas of cooperation between the two organizations, as well as the ways of interaction on: the coordination of joint initiatives and setting grounds  for the development of the deposit insurance scheme; consolidate  the way that banks, member of the scheme,… Read more
Update on the number of banks, member of the deposit insurance scheme

Publikuar më: 15-10-2018

The decisions of the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania “On giving preliminary approval for the merger of Bank Intesa Sanpaolo Albania sh.a. with Veneto Banka sh.a.” and “On giving preliminary approval for the merger of Banka Amerikane e Investimeve sh.a. with Bank NBG Albania sh.a.” have entered into force on the 1st October 2018, which coincides with the… Read more
6th EFDI Balkan Region Meeting

Publikuar më: 11-07-2018

Mr. Genci Mamani, General Director of the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency, participated at the 6th EFDI Balkan regional meeting, hosted by the Deposit Insurance Fund of Montenegro, which took place in Kolasin, Montenegro from 5th to 8th July 2018. This meeting in Montenegro follows a well-established tradition according to which deposit insurance authorities of the Balkan region (Albania, Bosnia and… Read more
Press release: Meeting of the Financial Stability Advisory Group 21 February 2018

Publikuar më: 22-02-2018

The Financial Stability Advisory Group (FSAG) met on 21 February 2018. The attendees were the Minister of Finance and Economy, Governor of the Bank of Albania (BoA), Chair of the Board of the Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), Executive Director General of the Financial Supervisory Authority, Director General of the Deposit Insurance Agency (DIA), as well as other representatives from these… Read more
The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency signs contracts with agent banks selected in the preliminary list.

Publikuar më: 01-02-2018

The Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency has signed contracts with agent banks which have been selected winners from the procedure conducted for this purpose, in the framework of regulation “On the compensation of insured deposits”, approved by the Governor of the Bank of Albania through order no. 3762, date 18.07.2016. Through this procedure, the National Commercial Bank sh.a., Raiffeisen Bank sh.a.… Read more
Deposit Insurance Agency of the Republic of Albania and Deposit Insurance Fund of the Republic of Kosovo further their Cooperation

Publikuar më: 28-07-2017

Deposit Insurers of the Republic of Albania and Kosovo provide new momentum on their bilateral relation in support of financial stability of their respective depositors. On 27th of July, 2017, the executive directors of ADIA, Mr. Genci Mamani, and of DIFK, Mrs. Violeta Arifi-Krasniqi, signed a new Memorandum of Understanding in Pristina. In the wake of ongoing meetings and consultations,… Read more
International Association of Deposit Insurers hosts 4th Research Conference “Designing an Optimal Deposit Insurance System – Theory and Practice”

Publikuar më: 16-06-2017

The International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) hosted its 4th Biennial Research Conference on 1-2 June 2017 at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in Basel, Switzerland. The conference was attended by 188 participants representing a global audience of 67 jurisdictions.  The conference focused on the theme of “Designing an Optimal Deposit Insurance System,” featuring one invited paper and six… Read more
Press release on the participation of the General Director, Mr. Genci Mamani on the Advisory Group Meeting and the Annual Meeting of the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) in Split, Croatia.

Publikuar më: 24-05-2017

From 17th to 18th of May, the General Director, Mr. Mamani attended the Advisory Group Meeting and the Annual Meeting of the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) in Split, Croatia. During this 10th annual meeting of EFSE, a conference on "Creating opportunities for financial inclusion, start-up initiative and entrepreneurship" was also held. This activity was attended by governors and… Read more
Press release on the participation of Mr. Genci Mamani, General Director, on the 26th annual meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, held in Nicosia, Cyprus from 9 – 11 of May 2017.

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The 26th annual meeting of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was held in Nicosia, Cyprus, from 9 - 11th of May 2017 on the topic: "Targeting a Greener and Inclusive Growth - Recognizing Regional and Global Challenges". Mr. Genci Mamani, General Director of the Deposit Insurance Agency attended the meeting. This year's meeting focused on the element… Read more
Press release meeting of the Financial Stability Advisory Group 28 December 2016

Publikuar më: 29-12-2016

The Financial Stability Advisory Group (FSAG) held its regular meeting on 28 December 2016. The attendees were the Minister of Finance, Governor of the Bank of Albania, Chair of the Board of the Financial Supervision Authority, Director General of the Deposit Insurance Agency, as well as other representatives from these institutions. According to the program, representatives of the Bank of… Read more
Meeting with the World Bank Mission

Publikuar më: 16-12-2016

The World Bank Mission, headed by Mr. Michael Edwards, was welcomed by Mr. Genci Mamani, General Director of the Deposit Insurance Agency, in a closing meeting on the Development Policy Loan II on 15th December 2016. Mr. Mamani and Mr. Edwards expressed their utmost consideration on the fruitful cooperation between the World Bank and the DIA. Mr. Mamani thanked the… Read more
DIA wins award for “Deposit Insurance System Improvements”

Publikuar më: 03-11-2016

In the annual general meeting of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) which was hosted in Seoul, South Korea, on 23-28 October 2016, the Albanian Deposit Insurance Agency (ADIA) was won the award “Deposit Insurance System Improvements”. The Albanian DIA was represented in this event by Mr. Genci Mamani, General Director, to whom this prestigious award was given to… Read more
On some amendment and additions to the Law no. 53/2014, of 22.05.2014 “On deposit insurance”

Publikuar më: 08-07-2016

On 30 March 2016, the Parliamentary Commission of Economy and Finance,  scrutinized and adopted, without comments, the draft Law “On some amendment and additions to the Law no. 53/2014, of 22.05.2014 “On deposit insurance””. The draft Law is a step forward for further development of the deposit insurance scheme of our country in compliance with the International Standards for Effective… Read more
On some amendment and additions to the Law no. 53/2014, of 22.05.2014 “On deposit insurance

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Law No. 39/2016, of 14.04.2016 “On some amendment and additions to the Law no. 53/2014, of 22.05.2014 “On deposit insurance””, has been published in the Official Gazette No. 77, May 9, 2016. Following its publication, the law enters into force on 24 May 2016. The Law aims to contribute in strengthening of the financial stability in Albania, through increasing the… Read more
Meeting of the Financial Stability Advisory Group 14 June 2016

Publikuar më: 15-06-2016

PRESS RELEASE Meeting of the Financial Stability Advisory Group 14 June 2016   The Financial Stability Advisory Group (FSAG) held its regular meeting on 14 June 2016. The attendees were the Minister of Finance, Governor of the Bank of Albania, Chair of the Board of the Financial Supervision Authority, Director General of the Deposit Insurance Agency, as well as other… Read more
3rd meeting of Deposit Insurers from Balkan Region- multilateral MoU signed

Publikuar më: 16-03-2016

After two previous meetings held in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2015, Deposit Insurers from Balkan region, members of the European Forum of Deposit Insurers, met in Serbia (Zlatibor) on March 11th where they continue to exchange knowledge, experience and best practices in the field of Deposit Insurance. In order to boost the cooperation and expertise exchange, Deposit Insurers… Read more