At the heart of Tonga’s financial health, the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) does more than just act as the central bank. We play a crucial role in keeping our economy safe, and helping Tonga grow.

The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) wishes to inform the public that LWS Trading and RK3 Pacific Tonga Ltd., operating from Ma’ufanga, have to date, engaged in unauthorized foreign exchange services.

The National Reserve Bank Board of Directors approved to release its Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for February 2024 with the Reserve Bank to keep a watchful eye on domestic inflationary pressures.

The National Reserve Bank of Tonga wishes to inform the general public that the licence granted under the name of “Maka Moúi Trading Services & Financial Institutions Limited” to act as a foreign exchange dealer (License Type A) has been cancelled and is no longer authorised to conduct foreign exchange business.

The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) will launch Tonga’s latest series of banknotes on Monday 4th December 2023 to commemorate the birthday of the Kingdom’s moderniser King Tupou I. 

The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) has officially identified and taken action against the entity operating under the name "Famili Tonga USA Trading" for engaging without a licence in investment activities confirmed as a banking business. This entity has been found to operate without a requisite banking license, a contravention of section 7 of the Banking Act 2020.

The public is advised that businesses and individuals offering money lending services must have a valid license issued by the Reserve Bank under the Moneylenders Act 2018. Authorized lenders are required to display their license at their main location, so customers can easily verify their legitimacy. Stay informed and make wise financial decisions!

The Reserve Bank confirms that business such as investment activities, whereby funds are received from the public to be used for investments or loans at the risk of the person doing such business, is considered banking business. 

The National Reserve Bank of Tonga today made a significant contribution to His Majesty’s Government in presenting a cheque for $14.2 million to the Acting Prime Minister Honorable Samiu Vaipulu and Minister for Finance, Honorable Tiofilusi Tiueti.

The National Reserve Bank of Tonga wishes to inform the general public that the license granted under the name “T&T Money Transfer Limited” to act as a foreign exchange dealer (License Type A) has been canceled and is no longer authorized to conduct foreign exchange business.