Central Bank of Samoa Archives

Cabinet holds circulation of $100 Tala Commemorative Note

Apia, SAMOA – 30 September 2026 – Cabinet has withheld the circulation of a $100 Tala commemorative note put out by the Central Bank of Samoa....

Press Release1 month ago

Central Bank Warns of Counterfeit Banknotes currently in Circulation

The Central Bank of Samoa advises the public of the continued circulation of counterfeit banknotes. Recent reports from members of the public and commercial banks identify...

Government5 months ago

Government has not endorsed BG Wealth in any form

Apia, SAMOA – 20 May 2026 – The Minister of Finance has clarified that the government has not endorsed BG Wealth in any form, and no...

Economy11 months ago

CBS Prioritize Reducing Excess Liquidity in the Financial System

Apia, SAMOA – 4 December 2025: The Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) Board of Directors has approved the Banks monetary policy stance for fiscal year 2025/2026...

Economy1 year ago

CBS to Continue Monetary Policy to reduce High Liquidity

Apia, Samoa – 01 July 2025 – The Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) will maintain its monetary policy stance aimed at reducing the elevated level of...

Business1 year ago

ANZ successful integration with Instant Funds Transfer

Apia, Samoa – 24 June 2025 – ANZ has announce its successful integration with the Instant Funds Transfer (IFT) functionality of the Samoa Automated Transfer System...

Business2 years ago

Central Bank of Samoa Launches Regulatory Sandbox

Apia, Samoa – 27 November 2024 – The Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) has launched the CBS Regulatory Sandbox as part of a series of development...

Business3 years ago

ADB’s new Office in Samoa to Boost Development Coordination

Apia, Samoa – 13 February 2024 – Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Scott Morris together with Samoa’s Finance Minister and ADB Governor, Lautimuia Afoa Uelese Vaai...

Latest3 years ago

Samoa 60 Tala wins “Best Commemorative Banknote of the Year”

Apia, Samoa – 08 December 2023: The Samoa 60 Tala commemorative banknote has been awarded the title of “Best Commemorative Banknote of the Year” at the...

Business3 years ago

Central Bank opens Public Consultations for the Credit Registry Bill

Apia, Samoa – 13 September 2023: The Central Bank of Samoa has announced the start of public consultations for the establishment of a Credit Registry Bill,...