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Serbia's Central Bank Revokes Alta Bank License; Bankruptcy Proceedings Begin

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What happened

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Serbia's central bank revoked the operating license of Alta Bank on October 31, 2026, citing a significant deterioration of the bank's financial condition. Following the revocation, Alta Bank opened bankruptcy proceedings in Belgrade on November 4, 2026. The bank's owner, Davor Macura, was arrested on November 2, 2026, on suspicion of illegally withdrawing approximately 45 billion dinars or nearly 385 million euros from the bank.

From balkaninsight.com, rferl.org, bgnes.com

Why it matters

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The regulatory action follows a period of political change in Serbia, after a student-led movement won parliamentary elections on October 25. Alta Bank had previously been used by several of Serbia's largest state-owned companies, and its operation was noted for accommodating Russian clients, which was rare amid sanctions.

From balkaninsight.com, rferl.org, bgnes.com

Who's involved

  • SerbiaThe country where the bank operated and where the regulatory action took place.
  • North MacedoniaThe country where Alta Bank operated a subsidiary.
  • Government of SerbiaThe government body responsible for revoking the bank's operating license.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Affinity PartnersSpeculative

    Affinity Partners might face increased investment risk due to systemic financial instability in Belgrade.

  • Government of SerbiaSpeculative

    The Government of Serbia could face increased oversight and higher risk costs following the regulatory action.

How it developed

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  1. Bankruptcy proceedings opened in Belgrade, involving Alta Bank, following its license revocation.1 source
  2. Owner of Alta Bank was arrested in Belgrade.1 source
  3. Macura is suspected of siphoning money following the central bank's revocation of Alta Bank's license.1 source
  4. Alta Bank, which operates a subsidiary in North Macedonia, had its license revoked by Serbia's central bank.1 source
  5. Central bank revoked Alta Bank's license due to alleged ties to Vucic's party.1 source

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