Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina launches capital market and crypto services reform

Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina capital market reform virtual asset services draft law Toni Kraljević

The Federal Ministry of Finance of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has submitted two draft laws – one on the capital market and another on providers of virtual‑asset services (VASP) – to a public consultation. The proposals aim to bring the regulatory framework in line with European Union standards, increase market transparency, strengthen investor protection and create a modern, secure environment for domestic and foreign investment. A third draft, the Law on the Securities Commission, is being finalised. All three drafts are scheduled to be forwarded to the legislative procedure in September after the consultation period. The reforms also contain provisions to boost the independence and capacity of the financial regulator. Federal Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Toni Kraljević said the measures represent a “important step toward a modern, secure and competitive financial market, aligned with European standards.”

Entities: Capital Market Act (draft) · Draft Law on Capital Market · Draft Law on Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) · Federal Ministry of Finance (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · Federal Ministry of Finance of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Rijadu Tabić · Sarajevo · Securities Commission · Securities Commission (Bosnia and Herzegovina) · Stanislava Adamicikova · Toni Kraljević

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[● 7 SOURCES] The Federal Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft law on virtual asset service providers (VASP) to public consultation. (existing)
[● 7 SOURCES] All three draft laws are planned to be forwarded to the legislative procedure in September after the public consultation period. (existing)
[● 7 SOURCES] The reforms are intended to increase market transparency and strengthen investor protection. (existing)
[● 7 SOURCES] The reforms include provisions to strengthen the independence and capacity of the financial regulator. (existing)
[● 7 SOURCES] The Federal Ministry of Finance is finalising a draft law on the Securities Commission. (Federal Ministry of Finance)
[● 7 SOURCES] The draft laws aim to align the regulatory framework with European Union standards. (existing)
[● 7 SOURCES] The Federal Ministry of Finance of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has submitted a draft law on the capital market to public consultation. (Federal Ministry of Finance)
[● 6 SOURCES] A draft law on the Securities Commission is being finalized by the Federal Ministry of Finance. (new)
[● 6 SOURCES] Toni Kraljević said the reforms represent an important step toward a modern, secure and competitive financial market aligned with European standards. (new)