At the third Financial Services Conference, titled Investments in Focus – Global Trends, Local Responses, organised by the Foreign Investors Council (FIC) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), speakers reportedly highlighted the mounting pressure from inflation, market fragmentation, and geopolitical instability on Serbia’s investment landscape.
Zoran Petrović of Raiffeisen Bank was said to have noted slower economic growth and flagged that reduced investment and consumption were linked to global tensions, while underscoring Serbia’s strong foreign reserves and fiscal indicators.
He reportedly stressed the need for deeper EU engagement and institutional reform to attract both domestic and foreign investors.
EBRD’s Matteo Colangeli was quoted as saying that boosting competitiveness, innovation, and resilience were essential for navigating uncertain times, with the EBRD remaining committed through investments surpassing €10 billion.
National Bank Governor Jorgovanka Tabaković reportedly reaffirmed the central bank’s dedication to macroeconomic stability, calling it a precondition for sustainable investment.
