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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KEY INDICATORS

Inflation
(April, 2020)	7.8%
GDP (2017) Actual (source: SINSO)	Constant 2012 prices
Real GDP	SBD$ 10,547m
Nominal GDP	SBD$ 11,703m
Real GDP Growth	5.3%
Foreign Reserves
(June 24, 2020)	SBD $5,434m
Interest Rates (March, 2020)
Deposit Rate	0.49%
Lending Rate	11.56%
Money Supply
(June 24, 2020)	SBD $5,035m

Monetary Statistics - June 24, 2020

Financial Inclusion

LATEST NEWS

Press Release: CBSI Releases 2019 Financial Stability Report

Jul 2, 2020 | Media, Press Releases

CBSI Releases 2019 Financial Stability Report The Central Bank of Solomon Islands, have just released the fourth edition of its Financial Stability Report (FSR) for the year 2019 as pursuant to section 31(4) of the CBSI Act 2012. The FSR report provides insights into...

Governors Statement – 2019 Financial Stability Report Released

Jul 2, 2020 | Media, Speeches

Governors Statement -2019 Financial Stability Report Released. Dr. Luke Forau Governor Central Bank of Solomon Islands Launching of the 2019 Financial Stability Report Honiara – 7th July, 2020 Download PDF Press Conference Statement On the Release of 2019...

Financial Stability Report- 2019

Jul 2, 2020 | Financial Stability Report, Publication

FINANCIAL STABILITY REPORT- 2019 The financial stability report for 2019 is now available online. Click on the link below to download soft copy of the report....

CBSI Quarterly Report, Q1- March 2020

Jun 29, 2020 | Publication, Quarterly Reviews

CBSI Economic Review, Quarterly Report Q1- March 2020 The Quarterly Report for March 2020 Q1 is now available online....

Monthly Economic Bulletin – May 2020

Jun 23, 2020 | Monthly Economic Bulletins, Monthly Financial Statements, Publication

MONTHLY ECONOMIC BULLETIN -MAY 2020 The Monthly Economic Bulletin for May 2020 is now available....

Overview of CBSI functions & Operations: CBSI as Currency Authority

Jun 17, 2020 | Article, Media

Overview of the Banks Functions & Operations: CBSI as Currency Authority CBSI Media Article No. : 05/2020 A central bank cannot achieve its multiple objectives without the support of other government policy measures or what is commonly called Fiscal Policy. ...

Know Your Central Bank: CBSI Vision, Mission & Values

Jun 17, 2020 | Article, Media

Know Your Central Bank – CBSI Mission, Vision & Values By CBSI Media Article No. : 04/2020 In our last two articles, we look at the History of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) and the roles and responsibilities of CBSI as the premier institution...

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