19.11.2025. The representative of UBCG attended the official opening ceremony of the twinning project “Support to the regulation of financial services in Montenegro”, which is financed from the funds of the European Union (EU), held in Podgorica. The project lasts 24 months, and the total budget, which is fully financed by the EU, amounts to 1.8 million euros. The goal of the project is to strengthen the efficiency, responsibility and security of the financial sector of Montenegro, thereby contributing to the overall financial and economic stability. The purpose of the project is to further harmonize legislation, supervisory practices and standards […]

Today 05.11.2025 – Through the promotion of Savings Day, representatives of UBCG held a lecture today at the Oktoih elementary school in Podgorica, dedicated to the age of the seventh grade. The need for saving, how to save and with what purpose is presented. A review of money, its role in the development of society, economy, as well as the development of universal values ​​of money from barter, via coins, banknotes, to today’s crypto currencies and digitized stable coins, was made. It is indicated that without adequate financial education, individuals are exposed to a greater risk of financial problems, including […]

Today 04.11.2025 – In accordance with the participation of the Association of Banks of Montenegro in the National Financial Literacy Strategy, where it actively contributes to the National Financial Literacy Strategy led by the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Montenegro, UBCG held a lecture today in the library of the Slobodan Škerović High School for their students. On that occasion, the present students were given gifts provided by commercial banks along with a brochure about money in Montenegro, which was printed in the organization of UBCG. The lecture was interactive, with a presentation of what saving means, […]

Today 17.10 2025 – The 63rd meeting of EBF affiliated members was held in Tirana, organized by the Association of Banks of Albania and EBF. The opening speech was given by Maria Abascal, President of the EBF Executive Committee, where she pointed out the trends in the banking sector. The topics that emerged through the presentations of EBF representatives are: – Stable coin, digital euro, Basel principles and DORA, SEPA and trends in EU payments – Pointing out the increased dangers of fraudulent activities while emphasizing the need to constantly strengthen trust in banking. – The process by which the EBF […]

The Association of Banks of Montenegro participated from October 8-10 in a workshop organized by the EBRD and the Frankfurt School of Economics and Management on the We finance code project, which had a regional character. Experiences in financing women in business, what are the obstacles and where there are opportunities are presented. Very important was the information regarding the guarantee schemes that support these projects, which is not present in Montenegro. The estimate that was heard at the workshop is that in Montenegro there is a potential market of about 357 million euros in financing women in business, and […]

Today 7.10.2025 – With the launch of the first SEPA transactions in Montenegro, our country has become an equal participant in the European payment area, together with the member states of the European Union – said the Governor of the Central Bank of Montenegro, Irena Radović. In this way, Montenegro participates in the European payment system on an equal basis with the member states of the European Union. From today, our businessmen and citizens can send and receive euros from over 40 countries of the SEPA area, 27 countries of the European Union and member countries of the European Economic Area, […]