Prime Minister Gordon Darcy says the Government is working on expanding its Financial Institution Act to enable it vigorously assess financial institutions keen to invest in Solomon Islands.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is hosting the first ever forum on mobile and branchless banking in the Solomon Islands. A press statement from the Bank says the forum is to gauge the current trend of these new forms of banking services in the country. The forum is organized to take stock of the
Another financial scheme promising millions of dollars in return for peoples investments has emerged in Temotu Province, and the Financial Intelligence Unit is warning people against it, saying it is ponzi scheme.
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has today approved a new project to help rural Solomon Islands communities mitigate and manage risks of natural hazards and climate change.
New forms of electronic and mobile phone banking recently introduced in the country can boost and improve the basic services provided by rural Savings Clubs.
Bank South Pacific, BSP has brought banking to the heart of East Honiara. FF Store, owned by Alick Oitaloa and Fraser Fulesau is now a BSP Agent, and is equipped and able assist BSP customers to do deposits, make withdrawals and open new BSP Accounts in Gilbert Camp and surrounding areas.
The Financial Intelligence Unit has issued a warning to the traveling public to declare currencies, of a minimum equivalent to 50-thousand Solomon dollars, that is brought into the country.
Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Financial Officer, Bertrand Badré has described as pleasant, his first official visit to the country. The World Bank Chief Financial Officer said, his trip was to discuss how best the organization can support development progress in Solomon Islands.
Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Financial Officer, Bertrand Badré will be visiting Solomon Islands today. While in the country, Mr Badre will meet senior ministers of the Government, donors and the private sector, and visit a number of major projects that the World Bank Group is…
ANZ Rural Banking customers in North Guadalcanal have questioned the unavailability of ANZ banking services in their area. Customer James Lovania, says the ANZ authority must explain why it is called ‘Rural Banking Service’ if it does not exist in the rural areas.
Savings clubs play a very important role in the country’s cash economy, says Central Bank Governor Denton Rarawa when he officially opens a four day savings club workshop in Honiara this morning.
Bank South Pacific, BSP, announces a new senior management appointment in its International Business and Operations Unit. Giddings Qiqo now takes on the role of Manager Operations and International Business, overseeing the bank’s International Business services to the community.
Bank South Pacific customers in Makira Province Ulawa Province have expressed grave concerns over poor BSP Bank agency services in Kirakira. School Teacher Mr John Muri from West Bauro said the unreliable service during working hours has adversely affected customers traveling in from remote parts…
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands, CBSI, will soon announce the date at which the old two dollar notes will be taken out of circulation. Revealing this to Unified Voice in an interview yesterday, the bank’s Public Relations Officer, Uriel Matanani said until the expected announcement, people can…
The International Monetary Fund has commended the Central Bank of the Solomon Islands for its “appropriate” monetary policy stance this month, but raised concerns over the high inflation and overvalued Solomon Islands currency.
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has today issued a warning that counterfeit one hundred bills are in circulation again. In a statement, the Central Bank says, cashiers, vendors, retail shop owners and the general public must always check cash tendered notes, before completing any form of…
