National Bank of Serbia revokes operating license of Alta banka
The National Bank of Serbia has revoked the operating license of Alta banka and initiated bankruptcy proceedings.
The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has revoked the operating license of Belgrade-based Alta banka and initiated bankruptcy proceedings to safeguard depositors and maintain financial stability. Management of the institution has been transferred to the Deposit Insurance Agency, while legal actions have been launched against responsible executives and shareholders.
The central bank confirmed that insured deposits up to €50,000 will be refunded to clients. Following the decision, all banking activities, card services, and foreign exchange transactions were suspended, leading to branch closures and long queues of anxious customers in Novi Sad.
The sudden liquidation comes shortly after recent local elections. The owner of Alta banka, Davor Macura, has documented ties to the ruling party, drawing attention to the timing of the regulatory action.
Sources: Avaz, Beta, Danas, N1, Poslovni dnevnik
How outlets assessed this
- Nov 1, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC
- Danas Skeptical Highlighted the rapid timing of the liquidation and the owner's ties to the ruling party following election defeats.
- Avaz Alarmed Focused on public disruption, branch closures, long lines, and the potential risk to uninsured savings.
- N1 Neutral Reported strictly on official central bank statements, depositor protection limits, and legal proceedings.
Sources
- Beta — Narodna banka Srbije oduzela dozvolu za rad Alta banci a.d. Beograd
- Avaz — Haos ispred poslovnica Alta banke: NBS joj oduzela dozvolu, dio klijenata mogao bi ostati bez ušteđevine
- N1 — NBS o oduzimanju dozvole za rad Alta banci: Štediše će moći da podignu depozite do 50.000 evra
- Poslovni dnevnik — NBS o oduzimanju dozvole Alta banci: Štediše će moći podizati depozite do 50.000 eura
- Danas — Šta znači likvidacija Alta banke