DIFK Presents New Strategic Plan at Kosovo Banking Association Roundtable

At the invitation of the Finance Committee of the Banking Association, DIFK representatives attended a roundtable to present their Strategic Plan for the period 2025–2029. This event provided DIFK with an opportunity to present details of its new strategic goals aimed at further strengthening the deposit insurance system in the Republic of Kosovo.

During the presentation, DIFK emphasized the crucial role of member banks and the Banking Association in the implementation of the new strategic plan. The Managing Director of DIFK highlighted that one of the priorities is to strengthen inter-institutional relations, with a particular focus on the Banking Association as a key representative body of the banking industry.

DIFK representatives detailed each strategic goal and its intended impact on enhancing the deposit insurance system, protecting depositors, and supporting financial stability. The strategic goals for the next five years include advancing funding mechanisms to secure substantial resources for prompt and effective compensation of insured depositors, systematically upgrading systems and processes to increase operational readiness for rapid responses to insured events, and enhancing human capital while modernizing operational processes through advanced digital technologies to ensure efficiency and cybersecurity resilience. Additionally, DIFK is committed to harmonizing its deposit insurance regulations with European Union directives to reinforce the deposit insurance framework and ensure legislative congruence with EU standards. Strengthening inter-institutional relations and international cooperation is also a priority, with a focus on establishing and enhancing collaborative partnerships both domestically within  Kosovo’s financial safety network and internationally to further strengthen deposit insurance system.

In concluding remarks by, it was assessed that DIFK’s new strategic plan for the period 2025–2029 sets a clear vision for future initiatives, demonstrating institutional commitment to depositor protection, financial stability, and the economic progression of the Republic of Kosovo.

To see the Strategic Plan for the period 2025-2029, please access the following link:

https://fsdk.org/en/difk/strategic-plan/