On November 3, 2026, fourth-year students of the Economics and Business Management study programme, majoring in Accounting and Auditing, at the Faculty of Economics, University of Banja Luka, participated in a study visit to the European Voluntary Pension Fund (EPF) in Banja Luka. The visit was organised as part of the teaching activities within the Strategic Financial Management course, under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tajana Serdar Raković.
During the visit, students had the opportunity to learn about the functioning of voluntary pension insurance, the importance of supplementary pension savings, and the principles of operation and asset management of voluntary pension funds. EPF representatives, Gordana Drobnjak, Director; Zdravko Zečević, Executive Director; Dajana Malbašić, Investment Manager; and Nemanja Ratkovac, Sales Representative, introduced students to various aspects of the Fund's operations, including investment policy, portfolio management, the relationship between risk and return, and activities aimed at developing the voluntary pension insurance market.
Particular attention was devoted to the importance of long-term investing, strategic management of financial resources, and the role of voluntary pension funds in the development of the financial market of the Republic of Srpska.
The visit enabled students to connect the theoretical knowledge acquired during the Strategic Financial Management course with practical examples from the financial sector, while providing an opportunity for direct discussions with professionals specialising in investment management and pension insurance. This visit represents a continuation of the long-standing cooperation between the Faculty of Economics and the European Voluntary Pension Fund, aimed at bridging academic education and financial practice and enhancing students' practical knowledge and professional competencies.
The Faculty of Economics extends its sincere gratitude to the management and staff of the European Voluntary Pension Fund for their hospitality, time, and continued support for students' practical education.Gallery
