Meeting with IMF
On March 30, FIC held an online meeting with the IMF to discuss key issues regarding the structural reforms, business and investment climate, as well as the impact of the pandemic and policy response. FIC shared opinion regarding supply chain flow and green corridors, as well as on Government’s economy measures in the context of…
Meeting with Public Administration Minister
On February 24, FIC met the Minister of Public Administration and Local-Self Government Marija Obradovic. FIC President Mike Michel and Director Aleksandar Ljubic discussed with the Minister some of the key issues that are in charge of the Ministry. They include: spatial restrictions for construction and installation of mobile telecommunications infrastructure, in particular base stations;…
Meeting With the EU
FIC had the opportunity to promote the priorities of the business community to the EU Delegation at the meeting on June 1st. Topics discussed include among others digitalization, AML, Forex, Work Safety and labour regulation, taxes, and Company Law. At the meeting of the FIC Executive Office and EU Delegation, willingness to maintain continuous cooperation…
Meeting with the IMF Mission
On October 5, FIC met the IMF Mission to discuss the impact of the pandemic and policy response, structural reforms and business investment climate. IMF was in particular interested to hear the FIC view on the following domains: FOREX, supply chain, digitalization in financial services, capital market and labour regulation. IMF mission delegation included the…
Meeting with the IMF Mission
On March 1, the FIC discussed with the IMF the impact of the pandemic and policy response, structural reforms, and the business investment climate. Meeting was held as part of the IMF preparatory mission. The IMF was particularly interested in hearing the position of the Foreign Investors Council on the following domains: FOREX, supply chain,…
Meeting With the New EU Ambassador
FIC had the opportunity to meet the new EU Ambassador to Serbia Emanuele Giaufret on November 9 to pave the way for cooperation during his mandate. FIC President Mike Michel outlined that FIC advocates for a stable and predictable business environment and level playing field for all players on the market. They also cited key…
Meeting with Trade and Telco Minister
On November 23, FIC met new Minister of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications Tatjana Matic and her associates. The meeting was the occasion to gain insight into future plans of the Ministry, as well as exchange views on the business environment. Main topics FIC discussed with Tatjana Matic were related to trade, telecommunications, competition protection and…
Meetings on Digitalization in Finances
In January, FIC held three meetings with the Government’s Delivery Unit and competent ministries, authorities and state bodies to discuss the digitalization of financial services. It came after FIC launched a major initiative for digitalization of financial services in Serbia, with a document providing overview of 17 measures to be implemented. First meeting was held…
Meetings on Digitalization of Health
FIC actively participates in the work of the Coordination Body for Digitalization of the Health System in Serbia. Two working groups’ meetings were held in April: on April 22 related to the Program and Action Plan for Digitization in the Health System, and on April 16 on the Unified Electronic Medical Record. As a reminder,…
Members Comments on Drafts on Taxes and RE
At the end of November, FIC sent members’ comments on the three following laws to the Public Policy Secretariat: Draft Amendments on the PIT, Draft VAT Law and Draft Law on Expropriation. Deadlines were too short for agreeing on FIC positions; therefore, members’ comments were sent. FIC always advocates for adequate public debates and enough…