The Banking Regulation and Supervision Community of Practice

This community of practice focuses on the active participation and co-leadership of its members, with experts from CEF knowledge partners providing their expertise in-kind. It was formed in response to a 2019 initiative by the CEF Governing Board, which called for improved capacity development support for banking regulators and supervisors to promote stability in the banking and financial sector. The Community consists of heads of banking regulation and supervision departments at central banks and supervisory agencies within the CEF constituency and remains open to knowledge growth.

Community lead

Ajda Vodnjov

Specialist, Learning Program

ajda.vodnjov(at)cef-see.org

2026 Highlights

Building on the strong momentum and positive experience of 2025, the Banking Regulation and Supervision (BRS) Community of Practice will continue to place peer learning, hands-on exchange, and regional cooperation at the center of its activities in 2026.

A key highlight will once again be the Job Shadowing Program, organized alongside the Regional Conference, which, at the request of BRS members, will be hosted in Kosovo in 2026. The concept and learning approach will remain the same: tailored, practice-oriented, and driven by participant needs.

As demonstrated in previous editions, this immersive format goes beyond traditional training. One participating institution noted that job shadowing “provides hands-on learning and helps build trust and long-term cooperation, with a very practical impact.” Another emphasized that such exchanges offer “a much broader and deeper perspective than standalone training,” especially in the context of evolving supervisory challenges and European integration. Participant feedback further underlined the value of the approach, highlighting how observing real cases and teamwork “confirmed that this role is about critical thinking, responsibility, and real impact.” The informal, small-group setting proved particularly effective in fostering open dialogue, mutual learning, and professional connection.

In 2026, the combination of the Job Shadowing Program and the Regional Conference in Kosovo will again provide a unique space for supervisors to learn from one another, strengthen professional networks, and collectively address shared challenges in banking regulation and supervision.

Meet Key Experts in the BRS Community for 2026

We are honored to welcome Dr. Blaž Ivanc and Marine Krasovska as key experts in the Banking Regulation and Supervision Community of Practice. Their expertise will be invaluable, and we look forward to their insights and collaboration throughout 2026.

Marine Krasovska

As Head of the Financial Technology Supervision Department, Marine is a leading force in fintech regulation, shaping policies that balance innovation and financial stability. Recognized for her dynamic and proactive role in the fintech ecosystem, she has been instrumental in positioning Latvia as a fintech hub. With deep expertise in PSD3, IT regulation, and their impact on innovation, she continues to drive the evolution of financial technology supervision.

As part of our community, Marine will share key insights into regulatory developments, compliance challenges, and technological advancements, helping us navigate the ever-changing fintech landscape.

Blaž Ivanc

As an internationally recognized expert in cyber technology and corporate cyber risk management, Dr. Blaž Ivanc has shaped the global cybersecurity landscape through research and thought leadership. He has delivered keynote speeches at leading science and technology events worldwide, including Hack Sydney (2023, 2024) and the NATO Advanced Research Workshop. His research has earned top recognition, including the Best Paper Award from Springer at a scientific conference hosted by Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Most recently, he led information security for major banking groups, serving as Group CISO at NLB Group.

As part of our community, Blaž will provide expert guidance on cybersecurity in financial regulation, DORA implementation and compliance, threat resilience strategies, third-party risk assessment, AI-related supervision in banking, and incident reporting frameworks.