# Albanian financial and banking sector developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/albanian-financial-and-banking-sector-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-10T14:50:08.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Albanian financial sector has seen significant activity regarding currency management and proposed regulatory reforms. The Bank of Albania reported a record purchase of 664 million euros in the first half of the year to bolster foreign exchange reserves, which reached 8.4 billion euros. Despite these interventions, the euro has depreciated by 5.3% against the lek since the start of the year.

In parallel, the government has introduced draft legislation to increase bank deposit insurance from 2.5 million lek to 6 million lek. This move aims to align national standards with European Union requirements. The proposal also expands the categories of eligible depositors and introduces temporary protections for specific large-scale fund transfers, such as inheritances or real estate transactions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Albania proposes increasing bank deposit insurance to 6 million lek

Albania's Ministry of Finance has proposed increasing bank deposit insurance from 2.5 million to 6 million lek to boost financial stability and align with EU standards.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albania-proposes-increasing-bank-deposit-insurance-to-6-million-lek

### 2026-10-10: Bank of Albania records 664 million euro purchase in six months

The Bank of Albania purchased a record 664 million euros in the first half of the year to boost reserves, even as the euro continues to depreciate against the lek.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bank-of-albania-records-664-million-euro-purchase-in-six-months

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