At the premises of the Financial Supervisory Authority (AMF), the Chairman of the Committee on Economy and Finance, Eduard Shalsi, introduced today the new Chairman of the AMF Board, Saimir Tola, in the presence of the institution's leaders.
Tola's appointment to this position was approved by the Albanian Parliament with decision no. 9/2025, dated February 17, 2025.
During his speech, Shalsi emphasized the importance of this appointment, which complements the Authority's Board as the highest governing and decision-making body, while expressing the Commission's support for the Authority in further strengthening its independence and its supervisory and regulatory functions.
"AMF is an important regulatory institution for non-banking financial markets and as such, the completion of the Board with the appointment of Mr. Saimir Tola, I hope, will contribute positively to the further consolidation of the Authority, as well as to the preservation of the professionalism and integrity of everyone," said Shalsi.
The Executive Director General of the AFSA, Mimoza Kaçi, thanked the Committee on Economy and Finance for the cooperation and recommendations given through resolutions, which have served as a guide for the work of the Authority. She also emphasized the importance of close cooperation with the Board for the continuation of the work in fulfilling the mission and objectives of the institution. “We will continue to work with dedication to align the legal framework and advance standards with the best European and international practices, as well as in support of the sustainable development of the markets under supervision.”
The Chairman of the AFSA Board, Saimir Tola, thanked the Assembly for the trust and expressed his commitment to contribute to the further strengthening of the supervisory and regulatory role of the institution. “The Authority has a key role in the supervision and regulation of non-banking financial markets. Together, we will continue to contribute to increasing trust in these markets and their further development,” emphasized Tola.
The Authority remains committed to guaranteeing financial stability, transparency, consumer and investor protection, and increasing confidence in non-banking financial markets.