September 30, 2016
Economic Overview The global economy is projected to grow by 3.1 percent in 2016, slightly lower than the 3.2 percent growth in 2015. According to the […]
September 28, 2016
Press Release No 24 – RBF Insurance Annual Report 2015 Press Release No. : 24/2016 Date : 28 September 2016 The 2015 Insurance Annual Report was […]
September 27, 2016
Press Release No 23 – FIU Annual Report 2015 Press Release No. : 23/2016 Date : 27 September 2016 The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Annual Report […]
September 23, 2016
Press Release No 22 – Fijian Officials Attend APG Meeting Press Release No. : 22/2016 Date : 23 September 2016 Fijian Government officials recently attended the […]
September 22, 2016
Keynote Address By The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Barry Whiteside At The South Pacific Stock Exchange Listing Forum Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva 22 […]
September 20, 2016
Chief Manager Financial Institutions Group discussion points for the presentation to the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs on 20 September Honourable Chair and Honourable Members of […]
September 20, 2016
September 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 […]
September 17, 2016
Have you encountered instances where you were dissatisfied with a product or service provided by a financial institution such as a bank, credit institution, insurance company, […]
September 16, 2016
September 13, 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 […]
September 8, 2016
Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor Barry Whiteside’s Welcome Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion Annual Global Policy Forum Ladies and Gentlemen […]
September 8, 2016
Prime Minister of Fiji Voreqe Bainimarama Opening Remarks at 2016 Global Policy Forum Ni sa Bula Vinaka and a very good morning to you all! It […]
September 6, 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 […]
September 3, 2016
1. What is the difference between saving & investment? Many people view saving and investing as the same thing. Actually they are not. Saving is that […]
August 31, 2016
Financial access and usage by inclusion strand in Fiji Data collection for the Fiji Financial Inclusion demand side survey (DSS) took place between October and December, […]
August 30, 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 inclusion, as […]
August 26, 2016
Press Release No 21 – Monetary Policy Stance Maintained Press Release No. : 21/2016 Date : 26 August 2016 The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board at […]
August 26, 2016
Background Financial inclusion herein is defined as an enabling environment where all Fijian adults, irrespective of where they live, socio-economic status or gender, have access to, […]
August 25, 2016
Press Release No 20 – RBF to Issue a Rugby 7s Coloured Coin in 2017 Press Release No. : 20/2016 Date : 25 August 2016 The […]
August 23, 2016
Welcome to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s Public Awareness column. In our previous articles we introduced the importance of Financial Inclusion in contributing to economic growth, […]
August 20, 2016
Governments, organisations and individuals often make plans to achieve some particular goals in the future. Many do this by setting aside funds or spending on certain […]
August 18, 2016
Press Release No 19 – Fake Facebook Accounts Press Release No: 19/2016 Date: 18 August 2016 The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the Reserve Bank of […]
August 16, 2016
Welcome to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s Public Awareness column. Over the next few weeks a series of articles on financial inclusion will be published. The […]
August 11, 2016
Press Release No 18 – The Financial Intelligence Unit Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With The Fijian Elections Office Press Release No. : 18/2016 Date : 11 […]
August 9, 2016
Welcome to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s Public Awareness column. Over the next few weeks a series of articles on financial inclusion will be published. The […]
August 2, 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 inclusion in […]
July 28, 2016
Press Release No 17 – 2016 Monetary Policy Stance Maintained Press Release No. : 17/2016 Date : 28 July 2016 The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board […]
July 26, 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 inclusion, as […]
July 23, 2016
Commodities traded on the world market ranges from raw materials to intermediate or semi-processed goods; or simply goods that are used to manufacture other goods. The […]
July 18, 2016
Address by the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Barry Whiteside at the 2016 Pacific Update Conference, University of the South Pacific, 18 July 2016 […]
July 18, 2016
Address by the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Barry Whiteside at the 2016 Pacific Update Conference, University of the South Pacific, 18 July 2016 […]
July 9, 2016
Demonetisation is the act of stripping a currency note or coin denomination of its legal tender status. This means that once a currency note or coin […]
July 9, 2016
While counterfeiting is minimal in Fiji we have recently seen a spate of counterfeit notes being used for transactions. In general we have found the counterfeits […]
July 1, 2016
Complaints Management Update June Quarter 2016 A. Background In January 2010, the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) issued its Supervision Policy on Complaints Management to the […]
June 30, 2016
Press Release No 16 – 2016 Monetary Policy Stance Maintained Press Release No. : 16/2016 Date : 30 June 2016 The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board […]
June 11, 2016
Currency Design Review Exercise Overview The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has the sole right in Fiji to issue and redeem currency banknotes and coins under […]
June 8, 2016
Similar to prices of crops such as dalo and bananas at our local market, prices of international commodities such as oil, sugar and gold can also […]
June 3, 2016
Press Release No 15 – Bogus Phone Sales – Buy 3 Get 1 Free Press Release No. : 15/2016 Date : 3 June 2016 The Fiji […]
May 28, 2016
Many of us are aware that there was a time when people did not need money and relied on the land and the sea to meet […]
May 26, 2016
Address by Mr Barry Whiteside, Governor Reserve Bank of Fiji at the DFK Australia New Zealand Annual Partners Conference at the Hilton Resort On 26 May […]
May 24, 2016
Press Release No 13 – Revised Growth Projections Press Release No. : 13/2016 Date : 24 May 2016 Despite the devastating impact of Tropical Cyclone Winston […]
May 20, 2016
Press Release No 12 – Counterfeit Currency Awareness Press Release No. : 12/2016 Date : 20 May 2016 The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, […]
May 14, 2016
Many individuals and businesses receive foreign currency from friends and family members or business associates who are living abroad. This foreign currency has to be taken […]
May 2, 2016
Press Release No 11 – Reserve Bank Acknowledges Added Regulatory Role Under The Fair Reporting Of Credit Act 2016 Press Release No. : 11/2016 Date : […]
April 28, 2016
Press Release No 10 – Monetary Policy Stance Maintained Press Release No. : 10/2016 Date : 28 April 2016 At its monthly meeting on 28 April […]
April 27, 2016
Press Release No 9 – RBF Releases 2015 Annual Report Press Release No. : 9/2016 Date : 27 April 2016 The Honourable Attorney-General and Minister for […]
April 23, 2016
The working age population of a country can be subdivided into two categories: the employed and the unemployed. This article explains and discusses different types of […]
April 9, 2016
As the nation’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) is responsible for formulating and implementing monetary policy to achieve its dual objectives. In an […]
April 5, 2016
Welcome Address By The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Barry Whiteside At The Pfip/Piri/Afi Inclusive Insurance Workshop Ni sa Bula Vinaka and a very […]
April 4, 2016
Welcome Address By The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Barry Whiteside At The Stakeholder Engagement Workshop Ni sa Bula Vinaka and a very good […]
April 1, 2016
Complaints Management Update March Quarter 2016 A. Background In January 2010, the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) issued its Supervision Policy on Complaints Management to the […]
March 31, 2016
Press Release No 8 – Monetary Policy Stance Maintained Press Release No. : 8/2016 Date : 31 March 2016 The Reserve Bank Board at its monthly […]
March 24, 2016
What is the OPR? The OPR is the key interest rate used by the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) to officially indicate and communicate its monetary […]
March 12, 2016
What is Foreign Reserves? Foreign exchange reserves1 are pools of foreign currencies held by central banks to assist the international trade of goods and services. For […]
March 11, 2016
Press Release No 7 – Fiji Economic Performance Expected to Remain Positive Press Release No. : 7/2016 Date : 11 March 2016 Tropical Cyclone (TC) Winston […]
March 3, 2016
Governor Barry Whiteside’s Address at the Launch of Merchant Finance Limited New Name and Products on 3 March 2016 Introductory Comments Bula Vinaka and a very […]
February 29, 2016
Press Release No 6 – Monetary Policy Stance Maintained Press Release No. : 6/2016 Date : 29 February 2016 The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board at […]
February 29, 2016
Press Release No 5 – Profit Transfer to Fijian Government Press Release No. : 5/2016 Date : 29 February 2016 The Board of the Reserve Bank […]
February 29, 2016
Address By Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Barry Whiteside At The Listing of Vision Investments Limited On The South Pacific Stock Exchange 29 February […]
February 29, 2016
Economic Overview The global economy is envisaged to have grown by 3.1 percent in 2015 albeit at a slower pace compared to 3.4 percent in 2014. […]
February 27, 2016
The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF), like many central banks, aims to maintain low and stable inflation – or price stability – as one of its […]
February 22, 2016
Press Release No 4 – Reserve Bank Reintroduces Natural Disaster Rehabilitation Facility to Assist Businesses Affected by Tropical Cyclone Winston Press Release No. : 4/2016 Date […]
February 18, 2016
Press Release No 3 – ATM Skimming in Fiji Press Release No. : 3/2016 Date : 18 February 2016 Cases have been brought to the attention […]
February 13, 2016
Gross Domestic Product or GDP, is a term often heard in the media and used by politicians, academics, economists and others to refer to how well […]
February 5, 2016
Press Release No 2 – Reserve Bank of Fiji Launches 2016 Student Diary Press Release No. : 2/2016 Date : 5 February 2016 The Reserve Bank […]
February 5, 2016
Address at the Launch of the 2016 Rbf Student Diary By The Governor Of The Reserve Bank Of Fiji Mr Barry Whiteside On Friday 5 February […]
January 28, 2016
Press Release No 1 – Monetary Policy Stance Remains Unchanged Press Release No. : 1/2016 Date : 28 January 2016 At its monthly meeting on 28 […]
January 25, 2016
December 31, 2015
Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit 2015 Annual Report Our Achievements Analysis of Financial Information Received A key function of the FIU is to analyse reports of financial […]
December 7, 2015
In an effort to enhance landowner development, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed today, 7th December 2015, between the Reserve Bank of Fiji and the […]
December 1, 2015
Complaints Management Update December Quarter 2015 A. Background In January 2010, the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) issued its Supervision Policy on Complaints Management to the […]
December 1, 2015
Press Release No 35 – Monetary Policy Stance Remains Unchanged Press Release No. : 35/2015 Date : 01 December 2015 At the November meeting, the Reserve […]
November 24, 2015
Press Release No 34 – Further Exchange Control Relaxations Press Release No. : 34/2015 Date : 24 November 2015 The Reserve Bank of Fiji will relax […]
November 12, 2015
Press Release No 33 – New Strategy for Financial Inclusion in Fiji Press Release No. : 33/2015 Date : 12 November 2015 Financial inclusion stakeholders from […]
November 5, 2015
Fiji’s Economic Relationship with the People’s Republic of China Statement by Barry Whiteside, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of […]
October 29, 2015
Press Release No 32 – Monetary Policy Stance Remains Unchanged Press Release No. : 32/2015 Date : 29 October 2015 The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board […]
October 22, 2015
Press Release No 31 – NFIT Website Awareness Campaign Announces Lucky Winners Press Release No. : 31/2015 Date : 22 October 2015 The Reserve Bank of […]
October 5, 2015
Press Release No 30 – $5 Polymer Bank Notes Press Release No. : 30/2015 Date : 05 October 2015 The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has […]
October 1, 2015
Complaints Management Update September Quarter 2015 A. Background In January 2010, the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) issued its Supervision Policy on Complaints Management to the […]
September 17, 2015
Press Release No 29 – Launch of Fiji Demand-side Survey Report Press Release No. : 29/2015 Date : 17 September 2015 The Reserve Bank of Fiji […]
September 17, 2015
Opening Remarks by the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Barry Whiteside at the Launch of the Financial Services Demand-Side Survey Report on 17 September […]