Central Bank of Solomon Islands

04/06/2026

02/06/2026

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in partnership with Inclusion last week, hosted the first-ever National Digital Financial Literacy Content Hub Stakeholder Workshop at the Heritage Park Hotel, Honiara.

The workshop brought together financial institutions, mobile network operators, government agencies, development partners, and sector stakeholders to shape the future of digital financial education across Solomon Islands.

CBSI Financial Systems and Development and Payments, Chief Manager Danial Haridi noted, digital financial literacy is one of the critical pillars of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2021–2025, the development of a national content hub is both timely and essential as our financial system continues to digitalise.

This initiative is supported by CBSI and jointly delivered with the United Nations Development Programme - UNDP with the goal of ensuring all Solomon Islanders can safely and confidently use digital financial services.

📄 Read the full press release
https://www.cbsi.com.sb/cbsi-host-cbsi-and-rural-inclusion-host-first-national-digital-financial-literacy-content-hub-stakeholder-workshopcbsi-host

02/06/2026

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and the World Bank, hosted a regional stakeholder workshop on Correspondent Banking Relationships last month.

The workshop brought together representatives from government, the financial sector, and private sector stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, deepen understanding of current challenges, and identify practical solutions to safeguard the Pacific's financial connectivity.

As Deputy Governor Raynold Moveni reminded participants "At its core, the issue of correspondent banking is about connectivity our ability, as small island economies, to remain fully integrated into the global financial system."

CBSI remains committed to maintaining confidence in our financial system and ensuring Solomon Islands continues to be a credible and reliable participant in the global financial network.

📄 Read the full press release via the link below.

Press Release No. 10.26 – CBSI and PIFS Hosts Regional Workshop on Correspondent Banking Relationships   The Central Bank of Solomon Islands in partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) hosted a stakeholder engagement workshop on the 14th of May at the CBSI Training room. The ...

27/05/2026

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) are working together to expand access to financial services and create more opportunities for Solomon Islanders through inclusive and innovative financial solutions.

This partnership supports ongoing efforts to strengthen financial literacy, digital finance, and economic participation particularly for women, youth, rural communities, and MSMEs across the country.

By working together, we are helping build a more resilient, inclusive, and digitally connected future for Solomon Islands.

Read more here: https://www.undp.org/pacific/press-releases/undp-and-cbsi-partnership-advance-financial-inclusion-solomon-islands



https://www.undp.org/pacific/press-releases/undp-and-cbsi-partnership-advance-financial-inclusion-solomon-islands

30/04/2026

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has launched its 2025 Annual Report, with Governor Dr Luke Forau sharing an important message about the country’s economic future.

📊 In 2025:
• The economy grew by 3.6%
• Inflation dropped to 1.6%
• Foreign reserves remained strong

Governor highlighted that while we are growing, it is not fast or broad enough to meet the needs of our people.

This year’s theme is:
👉 “Fit for the Times: Prioritizing inclusive and resilient growth”

This means building an economy that:
✔️ Creates opportunities for more people
✔️ Withstands global and local shocks
✔️ Delivers long-term benefits for communities

🎯 Key focus areas include:
• Boosting agriculture and local production
• Growing tourism and creating jobs
• Expanding access to financial services
• Investing in renewable energy
• Supporting farmers, businesses, and communities

The Governor also reminded us that challenges remain from global uncertainties to the impacts of Cyclone Maila but with the right actions, there are strong opportunities ahead.

🇸🇧 The message is simple:
We must work together to build a stronger, more inclusive, and resilient Solomon Islands.

🔗 Read the full statement here:
https://www.cbsi.com.sb/statement-by-cbsi-governor-dr-luke-forau-at-the-launch-of-the-2025-cbsi-annual-report-on-thursday-30th-april-2026-at-the-heritage-park-hotel/

08/04/2026

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands is working towards making payments easier and more convenient for everyone!

CBSI is now consulting stakeholders to develop a Unified QR Code Payment System, helping businesses and customers make fast, secure, and seamless digital payments using just a QR code.

This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to modernize the financial system, reduce reliance on cash, and bring more people into the digital economy.

👉 Learn more: https://www.cbsi.com.sb/pr-09-26-cbsi-undertakes-consultations-to-develop-a-unified-qr-code-payment/

CBSI undertakes consultations to develop a unified QR code The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI), in partnership with Australia, has commenced nationwide consultations on the development of a unified Quick Response (QR) code payment standard for Solomon Islands. The initiative aims to improve i...

27/03/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has officially approved a licence for Credit & Data Bureau (SI) Limited an important step toward strengthening the financial system in the Solomon Islands 🇸🇧
This initiative will help:
✔️ Improve access to credit
✔️ Support responsible borrowing
✔️ Strengthen confidence in the financial sector

With better credit information available, banks and lenders can make smarter decisions, helping more Solomon Islanders access financial opportunities.

We thank all partners and stakeholders who contributed to this achievement.

👉 Read more here: https://www.cbsi.com.sb/pr-08-26-approval-of-licence-for-credit-data-bureau-si-limited/

Approval of License for Credit & Data Bureau (SI) Limited   The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) hereby announces that the CBSI Board has approved a licence for Credit & Data Bureau Solomon Islands Limited (CDBSIL) on 19 March 2026 to operate as a Credit Reporting Service Provider in Solomon ...

25/03/2026

The Central Bank of Solomon Islands last week convened financial institutions, government agencies, and development partners for the Inclusive Green Finance Roadmap Validation Workshop in Honiara.

The workshop brought together key stakeholders to review and validate the Solomon Islands Inclusive Green Finance Roadmap 2026–2030, which aims to strengthen climate resilience while expanding access to financial services across the country.

Opening the workshop, Governor Dr. Luke Forau emphasized that the financial sector has a critical role to play in supporting communities and businesses facing growing climate risks.
The roadmap outlines practical steps to:
✅ Strengthen awareness and capacity within the financial sector on green finance
✅Expand access to financial products such as renewable energy loans, climate resilient housing finance, and sustainable agriculture credit
✅Scale up climate responsive insurance solutions to protect vulnerable communities.

The roadmap is being developed with support from the Greening the Pacific Financial Systems (GPFS) programme, implemented by the GGGI Pacific in partnership with CBSI and supported by the AFD - Agence Française de Développement

The validation workshop provides an opportunity for stakeholders to ensure that the roadmap is practical, implementable, and aligned with the needs of the Solomon Islands financial sector.

CBSI looks forward to continuing collaboration with financial institutions, development partners, and stakeholders as the roadmap moves toward finalization and implementation.

Read full press release: https://www.cbsi.com.sb/pr-07-26-central-bank-of-solomon-islands-hosts-workshop-to-validate-inclusive-green-finance-roadmap/

24/03/2026

📊 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐁𝐒𝐈 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

Our latest article explores how the Regulatory Sandbox is helping create a safe space for testing new financial products and services bringing us closer to a more inclusive and accessible financial system in the Solomon Islands.

We’ve also summarised the key insights into a carousel post to make it easier to understand the role of the sandbox, the lessons learned, and its impact on expanding access to financial services across our communities.

This work is further supported through our collaboration with the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) whose global knowledge and partnership continue to strengthen inclusive financial policy approaches.

👉 Swipe through the carousel to learn more
🔗 Read the full article here: https://www.cbsi.com.sb/article-no-1-26-how-does-cbsi-regulatory-sandbox-support-financial-inclusion-lessons-learned/