News Slovenia Currency: Slovenia's financial watchdog warns about virtual currency risks
Slovenia's financial watchdog issued a warning on Monday that virtual currencies - such as bitcoin - are not regulated and are not guaranteed by the central bank or any other state body. The Financial Stability Board, which is affiliated with the central bank, said interest in virtual currencies from the public had lately increased "very much" and particularly as an investment opportunity. "Investors in virtual currencies ... have to take into consideration whether risks are in line with their personal preferences and investment goals," the board said in a statement.
News Slovenia Currency: Addiko Bank AG: Republic of Slovenia planning to vote on retroactive CHF law
On 19 January 2022, the Finance Committee of the National Assembly of Slovenia resolved to support the draft "Law on limiting and distributing currency risk among creditors and borrowers of loans in ...
News Slovenia Currency: Slovenia Mulls Swiss-Franc Loan Law Slammed by Banks, ECB (1)
Slovenian lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that seeks to protect Swiss-franc borrowers from currency risk, triggering a firestorm from lenders saying it could saddle them with hundreds of ...