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
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
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 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 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 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 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 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 […]
March 2, 2016
Governor Barry Whiteside’s presentation to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice Law and Human Rights on 2 March 2016 Honourable Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Members of the […]
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 29, 2016
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
RBF Reactivates Natural Disaster Rehabilitation Facility for Homeowners and Businesses. Press Release No. : 4/2016 Date : 22 February 2016 The Governor of the Reserve Bank […]
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
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 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 31, 2015
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 […]
November 30, 2015
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 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 30, 2015
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 […]
