Ariff Ali, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF), has appointed Caroline Pickering as the new Director of the Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), effective January 1, 2025. This important position was filled following the retirement of Razim Buksh in 2023. The appointment was made on the recommendation of the National Anti-Money Laundering Council.
Caroline Pickering has been with the Fiji FIU since 2006, where she currently serves as the Manager of Policy and Compliance. With over 25 years of experience, Pickering has played a vital role in developing Fiji’s regulatory framework to combat money laundering and financial crime. Her strategic leadership skills are seen as crucial for steering the FIU through the evolving digital financial landscape and collaborating with a diverse array of partners across government and the private sector.
In her new role, she is expected to continue her commitment to implementing regulatory measures to protect the integrity of Fiji’s financial system. Pickering’s extensive background includes working closely with various financial institutions and government agencies to establish safeguards against financial crimes. Before her tenure at the FIU, she spent over nine years at the Office of the Auditor-General, gaining valuable experience in audit and leadership.
An accounting and economics graduate from the University of the South Pacific, Pickering is also a member of the Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants. The Governor expressed confidence in Pickering’s capabilities and looks forward to her contributions in strengthening efforts against money laundering in Fiji.
This appointment brings hope for a strengthened approach to financial integrity in Fiji, particularly in an era where the financial landscape is constantly changing. Caroline Pickering’s leadership is expected to usher in innovative strategies to tackle financial crimes effectively, ensuring a safer financial environment for all Fijians.
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