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Governor's Office

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The Governor's office oversees all activities of the bank. The head of the office is the Governor, with the Deputy Governor second in command, and the Governor's Advisor also part of the office leadership.

The Governor is Chief Executive of the Bank, responsible for day-to-day management and bank operations. The Deputy Governor carries out duties assigned by the Governor and may perform the Governor's functions in his absence. The Governor maintains close contact with the Minister of Finance, commercial banks, other financial institutions and the private sector generally.

Leadership

Dr. Luke Forau Dr. Luke Forau Governor & Board Chairman
Raynold Moveni Raynold Moveni Deputy Governor & Board member

Dr. Luke Forau

Governor & Board Chairman

Dr. Luke Forau

Governor, Central Bank of Solomon Islands
▪Appointed Governor, 1st October 2019  (Term of 6 years)

Previously held positions:
▪Deputy Governor: 18th September 2018 – 30th September 2019 )
▪Advisor to Governors Office: January 2016 – 17th September 2018)
▪Chief Manager Economics Research & Statistics Department ; 2010-2011
▪Manager Economics Research & Statistics Department: 2006 -2009
▪Senior Analyst Economics Research & Statistics Department; 2000- 2005
▪ Analyst – January 1999- December 1999

Raynold Moveni

Deputy Governor & Board member

Raynold Moveni

Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Solomon Islands
▪Appointed Deputy Governor, 30th January 2020  (Term of 6 years)

Previously held positions:
▪Chief Manager Financial Systems Regulation Department (FSRD) CBSI: November 2009-December 2019
▪Advisor to Executive Director OED International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington DC, United States: September 2007 – October 2009
▪Assistant Manager Financial Institutions Department – CBSI: January 206 – August 2007
▪Assistant Manager (Acting) Economics Research & Statistics Department -CBSI: January 2001
▪Senior Analyst – Monetary Sector, Economics Research & Statistics Department -CBSI:  January 2005 -December 2006
▪Senior Analyst -External Sector Economics Research & Statistics Department  – CBSI: February 1999 – June 1999
▪Senior Reseach and Development Officer-Development Bank of Solomon Islands, Research Dept: January 1998 – October 1998
▪Research and Marketing Officer – Development Bank of Solomon Islands, Research Department, Honiara: January 1997-December 1997

Past Involvement;
▪Commissioner, Commission of  Inquiry into Solomon Islands  Ports  Authority Reform  Program, 2016
▪Head Treasurer, Kukum SDA Church, Honiara, Solomon Islands , 2014 -2017
▪Director, Solomon Islands Development Trust Board, Honiara, 2005-2007


 

Our Departments

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The Central Bank of Solomon Islands operates through 11 specialised departments, each responsible for a distinct area of the Bank's functions and operations. Together, these departments form the backbone of the institution, ensuring the Bank can effectively deliver on its mandate across monetary policy, financial regulation, currency services, technology, and more.

Governors Office

Economics Research & Statistics (ERS)

Risk Management & Corporate Communications (RMCC)

Financial Systems, Regulation Department (FSR)

Financial Markets & Exchange Control; (FMEC)

Currency Banking Services (CBS)

Human Resource & Corporate Service (HRCS)

Finance & Accounts (FA)

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Solomon Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (SIFIU)

Financial System Development and Payments (FSDP)