October 4, 2017
Governor Ariff Ali’s Presentation To The Standing Committee On Economic Affairs On The Reserve Bank Of Fiji Insurance Annual Report 2016 On 4 October 2017 1. […]
September 30, 2017
September 30, 2017
Complaints Management Update September Quarter 2017 A. Background In January 2010, the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) issued its Supervision Policy on Complaints Management to the […]
September 29, 2017
Economic Overview The global economy is forecast to grow by 3.5 percent in 2017, slightly higher than the 3.2 percent growth in 2016. According to the […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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 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 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 28, 2017
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 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
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
Pacific Islands Regional Initiative Cultural Showcase Video
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 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 […]
November 30, 2016
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 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 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 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 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 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 […]
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 30, 2016