2022
AAB collaborated with German Sparkassenstiftung in organizing two workshops on Green Finance, which were attended by 56 bank representatives.
- The first one titled “Green Finance, Regulation, and Risk” was organized on December 7th, and was tailored for the management teams of the financial sector.
- The second workshop “Navigation to Green Finance – ESG Risk Radar & Green Finance Compass” took place on December 15th and dedicated to the operational staff of the financing sector working on a daily basis on risk mitigation and that now has to deal with climate change risks and mitigation.
On October 26, 2022, the AAB collaborated with Deloitte Legal on the training “English Law governed facility agreements and finance documents – Issues and Considerations”. The training focused on English law governed Facility Agreements and other financial documents that are often governed by English law (for example, mandate letters), and was attended by 14 bank representatives.
Rishikimi i Standardeve Ndërkombëtare të Auditimit të Brendshem (IPPF) prezantuar nga Global IIA, u bë i njohur për pjesëmarrësit nga znj. Dorida Stambolla, Drejtore e Departamentit të Auditit të Brendshëm, Raiffeisen Bank.
Në vijim u diskutua mbi gjerë mbi sfidat e Auditit të Brendshëm. Temat e prezantuara nxitën diskutim dhe dhe interesim tek të gjithë pjesëmarrësit.
Following the training and meetings on bankruptcy procedures, on September 27, 2022, the AAB and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) organized a training to build and enhance the capacities of second-tier bank staff on bankruptcy procedures.
The training, attended by 22 representatives of AAB member banks, focused on the second phase of the Debt Resolution Project and the bankruptcy procedures related to second-tier banks.
The 54th meeting of the Associate Members of the European Banking Federation (EBF) took place on September 22, 2022, in Brussels. The meeting scheduled speeches by high-level guest speakers from European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). It also focused on EBF activities, the latest developments at the EU level, innovation and cybersecurity issues, and sector priorities. As part of the agenda, the EU’s anti-money laundering and countering of terrorism financing (AML/CFT) legislative package & EBF positioning were widely elaborated.
On September 20, 2022, the AAB collaborated with SWIFT & CIS in organizing the SWIFT Go event. SWIFT Go is an interbank service dedicated to low-value, cross-border transactions. The speakers introduced the service and shared the latest news with the participants. Representatives of all the member banks attended the event.
On 24 May 2022, a meeting was held between representatives of commercial banks and the General Directorate of Taxation. Key challenges facing banks during the implementation of the fiscalization process as taxpayers and issuers of e-invoices were at the center of discussions.
Clarification and a final stance on some of the issues discussed are expected during the remaining period until June 30 as the deadline for non-execution of penalties expires.
During the meeting, it was agreed that communication with all parties will be maintained through the AAB.
On May 20, 2022, banks’ representatives from Albania and Kosovo were invited to participate in the “e-KYC & e-signature – solutions for financial institutions” roundtable, organized by Mellon Group and Euronovate, and facilitated by the AAB. The event focused on digital transformation characterized by acquaintance with the most advanced technological standards & experiences in Albania, Kosovo, and beyond.
On February 24, 2022, the AAB cooperated with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to organize a virtual workshop for the banking sector to raise awareness of second-tier bank representatives regarding out-of-court practice procedures. The event aimed at raising the awareness of commercial banks in Albania for the expedited reorganization procedure, according to the bylaw on the out-of-court restructuring agreement approved for the legal framework of the Bankruptcy Law and the presentation of the Guide “On out-of-court practice and procedures” prepared in the ambit of the Project. 23 bank representatives attended.
On February 23, 2022, the Albanian Association of Banks (AAB) in cooperation with PwC Albania and Kosovo held the workshop “Fiscal and legal developments”, with the participation of representatives of the finance and legal departments of member banks.
The event was opened by Mr. Spiro Brumbulli, General Secretary of AAB, and Mrs. Loreta Peçi, Country Managing Partner PwC Albania and Kosovo.
Important aspects of value-added tax and price transfer for the banking sector; the fiscal implications of the new legal framework on the Eurobond; the importance of electronic signature for business; administrative problems of double taxation and tax evasion; the expected innovations in the legislation on personal data protection according to European standards, etc., were some of the topics addressed during the workshop, followed with great interest and discussion by the participants.
Nga DPPP ishin të pranishëm z. Elvis Koci – Drejtor i Përgjithshëm, z. Artan Shiqerukaj – Drejtor i Drejtorisë së Analizës, dhe z. Agim Muslia – Drejtor i Drejtorisë së Përputhmërisë, Trajnimeve & Teknologjisë së informacionit.
Në takim u diskutua mbi risitë kryesore të ndryshimeve ligjore të vitit 2021 dhe hapat e mëtejshëm, vigjilenca e ushtruar ndaj llogarive “llogaria e posaçme bankare e noterit”, ecuria e Shqipërisë në raportimin pranë ICRG/FATF, mënyra e plotësimit të formateve të RTPF & RAD, çështje të ndryshme me interes të përgjithshëm të hasura gjatë shqyrtimit të RAD, etj.
Takimi u karakterizua nga bashkëpunimi, mirëkuptimi dhe dëshira për të organizuar takime të tilla edhe në të ardhmen.