September 23, 2017
Forests have long played an integral role in the development of national economies. Approximately 30.0 percent of the world’s land surface is covered by forests; over […]
September 15, 2017
Press Release No 21- RBF Releases 2016 Insurance Annual Report Press Release No. : 21/2017 Date : 15 September 2017 The Reserve Bank of Fiji has […]
August 31, 2017
Press Release No 20 – Monetary Policy Stance Remains Unchanged Press Release No. : 20/2017 Date : 31 August 2017 The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) […]
August 31, 2017
Monetary Policy Objectives, Formulation and Implementation The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) is responsible for the formulation and implementation of monetary policy. The RBF implements its […]
August 29, 2017
Speech to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2017 Pacific Leadership Forum on “Enhancing the Public Value Of Statistics in the Pacific Region through Adaptive Leadership” By […]
August 10, 2017
Press Release No 19 – Reserve Bank Confirms Extension of Amnesty to Exchange Control Regulations Press Release No. : 19/2017 Date : 10 August 2017 The […]
August 7, 2017
Press Release No 18 – Reserve Bank of Fiji 2017 National Microfinance Awards Press Release No. : 18/2017 Date : 7 August 2017 The Reserve Bank […]
August 2, 2017
Personal Property Securities Bill 2017 Submission To The Parliamentary Standing Committee On Justice, Law and Human Rights By Acting Governor, Ariff Ali On 2 August 2017 […]
July 27, 2017
Press Release No 17 – Monetary Policy Stance Remains Unchanged Press Release No. : 17/2017 Date : 27 July 2017 The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) […]
July 25, 2017
The ability of a Fijian to purchase a bag of New Zealand grown apples, drive a Japanese made vehicle or use a Chinese manufactured mobile phone […]
July 14, 2017
Press Release No 16 – FIU Annual Report 2016 Press Release No. : 16/2017 Date : 14 July 2017 The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Annual Report […]
July 3, 2017
Press Release No 15 – Further Exchange Control Relaxations Press Release No. : 15/2017 Date : 3 July 2017 The Reserve Bank of Fiji will continue […]
June 30, 2017
Complaints Management Update June Quarter 2017 A. Background In January 2010, the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) issued its Supervision Policy on Complaints Management to the […]
June 28, 2017
Press Release No 14 – Monetary Policy Stance Remains Unchanged Press Release No. : 14/2017 Date : 28 June 2017 Following its monthly meeting on 28 […]
June 24, 2017
What is interest? Like any other commodity, money has a price. The price of money is known as the interest rate. For a saver, interest is […]
June 8, 2017
Presentation to the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs by Acting Governor Mr Ariff Ali 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you Honourable Chair and Honourable Members for the invitation […]
June 3, 2017
1.0 Introduction Inflation is the rate of increase in the overall level of prices of goods and services in an economy over time. It is generally […]
May 26, 2017
Introduction Fiji’s financial sector has grown impressively since independence when players were limited and markets were in nascent stages and highly regulated. The Reserve Bank of […]
May 26, 2017
Press Release No 13 – Reserve Bank of Fiji Acknowledges the Role of Fintech in Enabling Innovative Financing Press Release No. : 13/2017 Date : 26 […]
May 26, 2017
Press Release No 12 – Monetary Policy Stance Maintained Press Release No. : 12/2017 Date : 26 May 2017 At its monthly meeting on 25 May, […]
May 19, 2017
Press Release No 11 – Revised Growth Projections for 2017-2019 Press Release No. : 11/2017 Date : 19 May 2017 After an estimated 2.0 percent growth […]
May 17, 2017
Press Release No 10 – Strengthening Partnership to Investigate Financial crimes Press Release No. : 10/2017 Date : 17 May 2017 The Director of Fiji Financial […]
May 16, 2017
In this article, we examine the actual process of investing and look at some of the investment objectives. The Importance of Investment Objectives One of the […]
May 9, 2017
In this article, we will highlight the need to understand the concepts of risk and return while investing and how they are interrelated. Some individuals make […]
April 24, 2017
Press Release No 9 – REALB Partners with FIU to Address Money Laundering Press Release No. : 9/2017 Date : 24 April 2017 In an effort […]
April 22, 2017
Monetary policy is the process by which the central bank of a country, such as the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF), controls and manages the level […]
April 20, 2017
Welcome Address by Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Barry Whiteside, At the Official Launch and Unveiling Of Fiji Rugby 7s Commemorative Banknote and Coin […]
April 20, 2017
Press Release No 8 – $7 Banknotes and 50 Cents Coins Press Release No. : 8/2017 Date : 20 April 2017 The Reserve Bank of Fiji […]
April 18, 2017
Press Release No 7 – RBF Announces Launch and Issuance of Commemorative Banknotes and Coins Press Release No. : 7/2017 Date : 18 April 2017 The […]
March 31, 2017
Complaints Management Update March Quarter 2017 A. Background In January 2010, the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) issued its Supervision Policy on Complaints Management to the […]
March 30, 2017
Press Release No 6 – Monetary Policy Stance Maintained Press Release No. : 6/2017 Date : 30 March 2017 The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board agreed […]
March 28, 2017
Creating a budget is the first step towards managing your money wisely but this is a daunting task for many. Sticking to the budget that you […]
March 25, 2017
Labour supply refers to the number of workers that are “willing” and able to work in a particular job or industry at a given wage rate. […]
March 22, 2017
Press Release No 5 – 2016 Jan-Jul Report Press Release No. : 05/2017 Date : 22 March 2017 The Honourable Minister for Economy, Mr Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, […]
March 21, 2017
Age is just a number when it comes to being financially literate. You can never be too young to learn money management skills and the benefits […]
March 21, 2017
Address by Governor Of The Reserve Bank of Fiji, Barry Whiteside At The 25th Anniversary Celebrations Of Credit Coporation (Fiji) Limited On 21 March 2017 Bula […]
March 14, 2017
“Teaching your children about money management skills is a critical part of their future. If you begin teaching them while they are still young, their behaviour […]
March 4, 2017
Address By Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Barry Whiteside At The 3rd Anniversary Celebrations of HFC Bank 4 March 2017 Bula Vinaka and a […]
February 28, 2017
Welcome to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s Public Awareness column. Our article series on ‘Savings’ began last week as we looked at creative ways to teach […]
February 23, 2017
Press Release No 4 – Monetary Policy Stance Maintained Press Release No. : 4/2017 Date : 23 February 2017 At its monthly meeting on 23 February […]
February 20, 2017
Press Release No 3 – Reserve Bank of Fiji Launches 2017 Student Diary Press Release No. : 3/2017 Date : 20 February 2017 The Reserve Bank […]
February 16, 2017
Based on the growing view that monetary measures such as Gross Domestic Product per capita are inadequate indicators for measuring human development, the Human Development Report […]
February 14, 2017
In this article, we will highlight key features of the Viti Bond and how people can invest in it. A Viti Bond is one of the […]
February 3, 2017
Press Release No 2 – Gender Diversity on Boards of Listed Companies in Fiji Press Release No. : 2/2017 Date : 3 February 2017 The Governor […]
February 2, 2017
Address by Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Barry Whiteside at the Listing of Free Bird Institute Limited On the South Pacific Stock Exchange Introductory […]
January 31, 2017
In the previous two articles on Bonds, we talked about Investing in Bonds as an alternate investment instrument and the risks associated with investing in bonds. […]
January 24, 2017
To assist in its monetary policy decisions, the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) conducts several surveys to gauge the latest performances and prospects of various sectors […]
January 21, 2017
The Doing Business report published by the World Bank was launched in 2002 and measures features of business rules and regulations that affect the establishment and […]
January 12, 2017
Last week, we looked at investing in bonds as an investment instrument and touched a bit on the risks associated with such investments. This article takes […]
January 7, 2017
What is Liquidity? When one talks of liquidity, one is usually referring to the ease at which assets can be converted to cash in order to […]
January 3, 2017
Making an investment is more than just putting money in a savings account or purchasing some property. Today, investors have a range of products to choose […]
December 31, 2016
What is Monetary Policy? Monetary policy is a process by which the central bank of a country, such as the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF), controls […]
December 31, 2016
Monetary Policy Objectives, Formulation and Implementation The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) is responsible for the formulation and implementation of monetary policy to achieve the twin […]
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2016
1.0 Monetary Policy Objectives, Formulation and Implementation The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) is responsible for the formulation and implementation of monetary policy to achieve the […]
December 31, 2016
Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit 2016 Annual Report Reporting to the National AML Council The National AML Council is established under the FTR Act and its members, […]
December 31, 2016
Complaints Management Update December Quarter 2016 A. Background In January 2010, the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) issued its Supervision Policy on Complaints Management to the […]
December 30, 2016
Press Release No 32 – Monetary Policy Press Statement December 2016 Press Release No. : 32/2016 Date : 30 December 2016 In determining its monetary policy […]
December 27, 2016
“Knowing your basic rights and responsibilities is an essential part of being an informed investor.” The investments you make today are steps towards your future financial […]
December 24, 2016
Many individuals and families rely on their wages and salaries as the primary source of income to meet their basic needs. In Fiji and many other […]
December 20, 2016
We are fast approaching that time of the year again, where many people fall into the “overspending” trap. Yes, Christmas is just around the corner and […]
December 10, 2016
Building on an earlier newspaper article titled “Inflation in Fiji” (published in the Fiji Sun on 27 February, 2016) this article provides more in-depth analysis on […]
December 5, 2016
Press Release No 31 – Fiji Wins Global Inclusion Award 2016 Press Release No. : 31/2016 Date : 5 December 2016 Fiji was recently announced as […]
December 2, 2016
Press Release No 30 – FIU Conducts AML Compliance Examination of Lawyers and Accountants Press Release No. : 30/2016 Date : 2 December 2016 The Financial […]
November 30, 2016
November 26, 2016
Welcome to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s Public Awareness column. This article continues the series of articles on financial inclusion. Women play an important role in […]
November 24, 2016
Press Release No 29 – Monetary Policy Stance Remains Unchanged Press Release No. : 29/2016 Date : 24 November 2016 At its monthly meeting on 24 […]
November 22, 2016
1.0 Introduction The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) is responsible for printing the country’s currency notes and minting its coins as well as ensuring that there […]
November 16, 2016
Press Release No 28 – Revised Growth Projections for 2016-2019 Press Release No. : 28/2016 Date : 16 November 2016 Following strong growth of 5.6 percent […]
November 15, 2016
Welcome to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s Public Awareness column. This article continues the series of articles on financial education in Fiji and how it contributes […]
November 12, 2016
It’s a simple action. The act of not spending all of the money you have. This small change in behaviour can lead to bigger things like […]
November 11, 2016
Press Release No 27 – Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit Hosts Pacific FIU Attachment Program Press Release No. : 27/2016 Date : 11 November 2016 The Fiji […]
November 8, 2016
Welcome to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s Public Awareness column. This article continues the series of articles on financial education in Fiji and how it contributes […]
November 5, 2016
Sitting in her living room with family portraits of her late husband behind her, Seleima Veisamasama is the picture of a calm and confident woman despite […]
November 1, 2016
Welcome to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s Public Awareness column. This week we continue our series of articles on financial education in Fiji and how it […]
November 1, 2016
School-teacher Eparama Rauraumala, 29, almost decided to surrender his insurance policy when he ran into financial difficulties – holding on to the policy proved to be […]
October 31, 2016
At 33, with a flourishing career as a banker and having just moved into his newly built home in Rakiraki, Vinal Kumar and his young family […]
October 29, 2016
When Zaiesha Raniya first started learning about the importance of savings in Year 9, she faced an internal struggle. A self-confessed spendthrift, “spending and buying things […]
October 27, 2016
Press Release No 26 – Monetary Policy Stance Remains Unchanged Press Release No. : 26/2016 Date : 27 October 2016 At its monthly meeting on 27 […]
October 25, 2016
Welcome to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s Public Awareness column. Over the next few weeks we will cover a series of articles on financial education in […]
October 20, 2016
Welcome to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s Public Awareness column. Over the next few weeks we will cover a series of articles on financial education in […]
October 15, 2016
What is Monetary and Fiscal Policy? Monetary policy and fiscal policy are the most commonly used tools to influence a country’s economic activity. Different authorities usually […]
October 7, 2016
Address At the 60th Foundation Day Anniversary of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI), Fiji Operations By Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Barry Whiteside […]
October 5, 2016
Welcome Remarks by Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor, Barry Whiteside, at the Fiji Media Association Insurance Awareness Workshop on Wednesday 5 October 2016 Introduction It is […]
October 4, 2016
Welcome to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s Public Awareness column. Over the next few weeks we will cover a series of articles on financial education in […]
October 3, 2016
Press Release No 25 – Reserve Bank of Fiji Will Transfer $16.9 Million to Fijian Government Press Release No. : 25/2016 Date : 3 October 2016 […]
October 1, 2016
The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) conducts several surveys, such as the Business Expectations Survey (BES), to obtain feedback from businesses on general business conditions and […]
October 1, 2016
Complaints Management Update September Quarter 2016 A. Background In January 2010, the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) issued its Supervision Policy on Complaints Management to the […]
