Tirana, Albania (February 15, 2019) – Banka Kombëtare Tregtare clarifies its position regarding the publications in some portals as follows:
1.The countries referred to in this publication are not offshore countries and moreover they are not part of any European Union list or international money laundering organization.
2.The shareholding structure of these companies is established in accordance with the rules and laws of these countries, and no law or instruction of the Albanian legal framework does not prevent the bank from doing business with them.
3.The findings of the authorities in their reports are of an administrative nature for which the bank has objected and is in a juridical process in the Administrative Court.
4.The Bank reserves all rights to preserve the integrity and reputation of the institution and its customers.