Welcome to the Central Bank of Solomon Islands

CBSI is the premier financial institution in the country and is at the center of the banking and financial system, performing a number of essential functions, including the formulation and implementation of the country’s monetary policies.

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Maintaining Price Stability

Our Primary Objective is to maintain price stability, Price stability is essential for sustainable economic growth and it represents one of the key outcomes that monetary policy aims to achieve.

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Maintaining a Stable Financial System.

An additional objective of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, is to foster and to maintain a stable financial system.

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National Financial Inclusion Strategy 3

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) and the Ministry of Communications & Aviation (MCA) have successfully launched the National Financial Inclusion Strategy 3 (NFIS 3) 2021-2025.

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KEY INDICATORS

Inflation
(September, 2024)	4.0%
GDP 2022 Actual (Source: SINSO)	Constant Price: 2012
Real GDP	SBD$ 10,894.6m
Nominal GDP	SBD$ 12,774.5m
Real GDP Growth	2.4%
Foreign Reserves
(October 2, 2024)	SBD $5,585m
Interest Rates (June, 2024)
Deposit Rate	0.46%
Lending Rate	8.23%
Money Supply
(October 23, 2024)	SBD $5,937m

Monetary Statistics - October 23, 2024

LATEST NEWS

Keynote Speech by Governor, Dr Luke Forau at the 2024 SICCI Business Excellence Awards

Nov 18, 2024 | Media, Speeches

Speech: Keynote Address by Governor Dr Luke Forau at the 2024 SICCI Business Excellence Awards. CBSI Governor, Dr Luke Forau presenting the Keynote Address at the 2024 SICCI Business Awards - Photo credits: SICCI Dr Luke Forau Governor Central Bank of Solomon...

Press Release: Financial Stability Report for the First Half of 2024 Highlights Resilience Amid Global and Domestic Challenges

Nov 13, 2024 | Media, Press Releases

Press Release 10/24: CBSI Financial Stability Report for the first half of 2024 highlights Resilience Amid Global Challenges. The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is pleased to announce the publication of its Financial Stability Report for the first half of...

Financial Stability Report – 1st Half of 2024

Oct 25, 2024 | Financial Stability Report, Publication

Financial Stability Report - 1st Half of 2024The Financial Stability Report (FSR) prepared by the Financial Systems Regulation Department (FSRD) ofthe Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is now available. The report is published half yearly.

Monthly Economic Bulletin – July 2024

Sep 19, 2024 | Monthly Economic Bulletins, Publication

Monthly Economic Bulletin -July 2024The Monthly Economic Bulletin for July 2024 is now available.

Vacancy No.7/24 Maintenance Officer – Carpentry

Sep 12, 2024 | Closed, Publication, Vacancy

Maintenance Officer- Carpentry Vacancy No.: 07/2024 Department: Human Resources and Corporate Services Work unit: Corporate Services Unit Work type: Full time Reports to: Supervisor Properties The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is seeking to recruit a...

Vacancy No.6/24 – Properties Procurement Officer

Sep 12, 2024 | Closed, Publication, Vacancy

Properties Procurement Officer Vacancy No.: 06/2024 Department: Human Resources & Corporate Services Work unit: Corporate Services Unit Work type: Full time Reports to: Supervisor Properties The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is seeking to...

Vacancy No.5/24 – Assistant Internal Auditor

Sep 12, 2024 | Closed, Publication, Vacancy

Assistant Internal Auditor Vacancy No.: 05/2024 Department: Governors Office Work unit: Internal Audit Unit Work type: Full time Reports to: Manager, Internal Audit The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is seeking to recruit a suitable and qualified...

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