AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKosovo-Fintech Boost: The Central Bank of the UAE and Kosovo’s central bank (CBK) signed an MoU to deepen supervisory and regulatory cooperation, with a clear focus on financial technology, payment systems oversight, consumer protection, inclusion, literacy, Islamic finance, and AML/CFT frameworks. Life Sciences Delivery in Kosovo: Astrix opened a second Global Center of Excellence in Kosovo to expand specialized pharmaceutical technology services for European clients, building on its Costa Rica delivery center. Cyber Defense in the Region: Croatia hosted CACE 2026, a multinational cyber exercise that included Kosovo and other Western Balkan partners plus U.S. National Guard state teams, aiming to strengthen shared cybersecurity readiness. EU Enlargement Watch: The European Parliament reviewed accession progress across Western Balkans countries, with Kosovo again flagged amid broader concerns about rule of law and stalled reforms. Regional Crime & Paper Trails: A Serbia-focused report says money laundering is being enabled through notaries and real estate paperwork, highlighting vulnerabilities in the financial and professional services sectors.
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