 In 2006, after some political controversy, the bank was capitalized by the municipality in order to comply with new regulations dictated by the Central Bank, and transformed into a joint stock company, with only 1% of the stock belonging to the municipal state.A special clause was added, dictating that this minimum share is unchangeable, so as to prevent hypothetical attempts at privatization.The bank's mission focuses on the management of the finances of the municipal state and the support of the region's small and medium enterprises.