The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina reported that Governor Jasmina Selimović met with Germany’s ambassador, Thomas Fitschen, to discuss financial-system stability and closer bilateral cooperation in finance and monetary policy, with a focus on aligning the regulatory framework with European standards and advancing Bosnia and Herzegovina’s integration into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). The note highlighted ongoing cooperation with the Deutsche Bundesbank under an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) regional project supporting capacity-building for financial institutions, payment-system modernisation and regulatory improvements aligned with European Union standards. It also cited Germany’s direct foreign investment into Bosnia and Herzegovina at BAM 240 million in 2024, placing Germany second among foreign investors, and noted Germany’s support for reform efforts in financial stability, digitalisation and European integration.
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025-02-05
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina meets German ambassador to support SEPA integration and EU-aligned regulation
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina reported discussions between Governor Jasmina Selimović and Germany’s ambassador, Thomas Fitschen, on financial-system stability and aligning regulations with European standards. The meeting emphasized Bosnia and Herzegovina’s integration into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) and cooperation with the Deutsche Bundesbank under an Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance project. Germany's foreign investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina reached BAM 240 million in 2024, supporting reforms in financial stability, digitalisation, and European integration.