The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CBBH) reported that Governor Jasmina Selimovic and senior officials met the Federal Reserve’s Vice Chair, Phillip Jefferson, in Washington, D.C. on the margins of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings. Discussions covered the importance of preserving CBBH independence and potential future cooperation focused on technical assistance, knowledge exchange, and strengthening institutional capacity, alongside the CBBH’s continued implementation of the currency board arrangement. The delegation, including Governing Board member Darko Tomaš and Vice Governor Marko Vidakovic, also exchanged views on current global monetary trends and challenges arising from the changing macroeconomic environment, including measures taken by central banks to preserve financial system stability and support sustainable economic growth. Governor Selimovic invited Vice Chair Jefferson to participate in the CBBH’s 30th anniversary celebration planned for 2027.
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025-10-15
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina holds first-ever bilateral meeting with Federal Reserve Vice Chair Phillip Jefferson to discuss technical assistance and cooperation
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CBBH) met with Federal Reserve Vice Chair Phillip Jefferson to discuss CBBH independence and potential cooperation on technical assistance and capacity building. The meeting, during the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, also addressed global monetary trends and central bank measures for financial stability. Governor Jasmina Selimovic invited Vice Chair Jefferson to the CBBH’s 30th anniversary celebration in 2027.