The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina published a readout of a meeting between Governor Jasmina Selimovic and Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency member Denis Becirovic that focused on the central bank’s independence and reported 2025 performance outcomes alongside ongoing work to modernise payment systems. The update reported that the currency board coverage ratio rose to a historical high of 110.6%, while the Bank’s capital and reserves increased to BAM 1.72 billion, up BAM 528 million from the previous year. Net profit for 2025 was reported at BAM 289.77 million and described as significantly above plan; it added that, following the transfer of profit to the Bosnia and Herzegovina budget for 2026, cumulative transfers over the current management’s three-year term would exceed those made over the institution’s entire history to date, with the 2025 transfer alone equating to 17% of total state budget revenues. Monetary gold reserves were increased to a record 3.5 tons valued at BAM 799 million, and the Bank pointed to intensive digitisation and infrastructure modernisation to support payment system improvements and alignment with European Union standards and practices.
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025-12-30
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina highlights record 2025 coverage ratio of 110.6% and net profit of BAM 289.77 million
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina reported a record currency board coverage ratio of 110.6% and an increase in capital and reserves to BAM 1.72 billion. The 2025 net profit was BAM 289.77 million, significantly exceeding plans, with the profit transfer to the 2026 budget marking a historic high in cumulative transfers. The Bank also highlighted record monetary gold reserves of 3.5 tons and efforts to modernize payment systems in line with EU standards.