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Alta Banka faces bankruptcy and regulatory sanctions in Serbia and North Macedonia
The financial group Alta Group is facing severe regulatory actions across the Balkans. In Serbia, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) revoked the operating license of Alta Banka AD Belgrade, the majority owner of Alta Banka AD Bitola, and initiated bankruptcy proceedings on November 3, 2026. Additionally, the NBS imposed a fine of 250 million dinars on Alta Group and revoked its authorization to conduct exchange operations following findings of flagrant violations regarding anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulations.
In North Macedonia, the National Bank has introduced temporary administration at Alta Banka AD Bitola as of November 1. While the bank is reported to be liquid and highly capitalized, electronic banking services are currently non-functional, and access to branches is restricted for legal entities. Governor Trajko Slaveski stated that there are six interested investors seeking to purchase the bank to ensure the protection of citizen deposits. The government is actively seeking a buyer to avoid a bankruptcy scenario.
Local authorities in Serbia, including the cities of Leskovac and Vranje, have reported significant funds deposited in Alta Banka. Leskovac reported 78 million dinars, while Vranje reported 177 million dinars. The Deposit Insurance Agency has confirmed that payouts for small investors are capped at 20,000 euros in dinar equivalent.
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ALTA Bank · ALTA Bank AD Bitola · ALTA Bank Bitola · Alta Banka · Alta Banka AD Beograd · Alta Banka AD Bitola · Alta Group · Davor Macura · Gordana Dimitrieska-Kocoshka · Gordana Kocovska · Hristijan Mickoski · Jorgovanka Tabaković
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- [● 11 SOURCES] The Central Bank of Montenegro revoked the license of Alta Pay Group in Podgorica. www.bl-portal.com · bonitet.com · radiotivat.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Davor Macura is suspected of illegally obtaining assets worth approximately 380 million euros. istokpress.mk · novini247.com · www.sharri.info
- [● 10 SOURCES] The National Bank of Serbia revoked the license of Alta Banka a.d. Beograd. www.bl-portal.com · radiotivat.com · www.zasrebrenicu.ba · novini247.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Cash withdrawals in North Macedonia were limited to 10,000 denars per week. www.bl-portal.com · bonitet.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National Bank of Serbia revoked the license of Alta Group DOO Belgrade for electronic money issuance. www.bl-portal.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The National Bank of North Macedonia introduced temporary administration over Alta Banka A.D. Bitolj. www.bl-portal.com · bonitet.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Davor Macura and two employees were arrested in Serbia. istokpress.mk · novini247.com · www.sharri.info
- [● 10 SOURCES] The revocation of Alta Pay Group's license does not affect Montenegro's financial stability. www.bl-portal.com · bonitet.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] The National Bank of Serbia revoked Alta Bank's operating license. nova.rs · www.banjaluka.com · meta.mk · www.topky.sk · bif.rs · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Civic Movement Bravo alleges that 6 billion dinars from the Novi Sad budget is trapped in Alta Bank. autonomija.info
- [● 2 SOURCES] IDEA Marketi management held a meeting with suppliers to ensure business continuity.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Novi Sad Mayor Žarko Mićin denied that the city budget has trapped funds in Alta Bank. autonomija.info