Governor Selimović participated at the international conference in Moldova

On 19 September 2025, the Governor of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jasmina Selimović, Ph.D. participated in the Inaugural BdF–NBM–NBR Annual International Conference – "New Technology for Old Markets", held in Chișinău, Moldova.

The conference was jointly organised by the Banque de France, the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) and the National Bank of Romania (NBR) and it brought together representatives of central banks, regulatory institutions and academic community. The focus was on the opportunities and challenges of applying modern financial technologies in emerging markets, with a special emphasis on the specific features of the Eastern European economies.

"Participation in events such as the 'New Technology for Old Markets' conference allows us to bridge the gap between what is today and what it must become tomorrow – so that new technologies in the world of finance are not just an option, but a path for traditional financial markets to ensure sustainability, competitiveness and development", said Governor Selimović.

The panel "Women in Finance", which she participated in, included discussions on the importance of women's presence in finance and how new digital technologies can remove the obstacles they often face. It was pointed out that technology not only makes it easier for women to access financial services, but also opens up space for them to take over leadership roles in the fintech sector. It was also emphasized that different perspectives that women bring contribute to the development of more modern and better quality financial services.

Governor Selimović stressed that the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina in its strategic plans puts special emphasis on digitalisation and promotion of gender equality in finance.

"The experiences and values of our initiatives clearly show that investing in digitalisation and gender equality not only contributes to equality, but also brings measurable economic benefits and strengthens the resilience of societies," said Governor Selimović.

It was concluded that in emerging markets, it is necessary to focus innovation on actual needs, stimulate gender diversity and inclusion, and at the same time ensure the stability and resilience of financial systems in times of rapid changes.