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 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 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 […]
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 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 27, 2016
Press Release No 14 – Transitional Requirements Press Release No. : 14/2016 Date : 27 May 2016 Despite the devastating impact of Tropical Cyclone Winston and […]
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 : […]