Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) Governor Maiava Atalina Ainuu-Enari told the Samoa Observer that "there are no guidelines” for very large withdrawals, while cash transactions of $20,000 or more are subject to reporting requirements.“There is no requirement under the Financial Institutions Act 1996 or...
Samoa
Funding, Government
By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
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14 August 2026, 9:00AM
Samoa’s foreign exchange control policies will remain unchanged following an annual review completed by the Central Bank of Samoa…
The government has asked Samoa’s four commercial banks for help in providing overdraft facilities to District Councils to cover…
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has opposed proposed changes to Samoa’s central banking laws, warning they could expose the Central…
Dear Editor,This week, we read reports that all four of our commercial banks have declined the government’s request to provide…
The Central Bank of Samoa Amendment Bill 2026 has passed its second reading in Parliament following a third day of debate in the…
Central Bank of Samoa Governor Maiava Atalina Ainuu-Enari yesterday ordered commercial banks to “freeze without delay” all…
