Ariff Ali, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF), has announced the appointment of Caroline Pickering as the new Director of the Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), commencing on January 1, 2025. This position is appointed by the RBF Governor following recommendations from the National Anti-Money Laundering Council.
Currently serving as the Manager of Policy and Compliance at the FIU, Pickering takes over from Razim Buksh, who retired in 2023. The Governor expressed strong confidence in her capabilities, highlighting her 25 years of professional experience and strategic leadership skills that are essential for navigating Fiji’s evolving digital financial landscape. Pickering’s role will involve collaboration with various partners in both the government and private sectors to enhance Fiji’s financial security.
Having joined the FIU in 2006, Pickering has played a significant role in establishing Fiji’s regulatory framework aimed at combating money laundering and financial crimes. Her extensive background includes working closely with financial institutions and government entities to uphold regulatory measures that prevent such crimes. Additionally, she has held the acting Director position multiple times.
Before her tenure at the FIU, Pickering spent over nine years in various audit and leadership roles at the Office of the Auditor-General. She holds a degree in accounting and economics from the University of the South Pacific and is a member of the Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants.
The Governor congratulated Caroline Pickering on her new role and expressed eagerness for her contributions to strengthening Fiji’s financial system against money laundering, ensuring its safety and integrity.
This appointment is promising for Fiji’s financial sector, as it signals a commitment to robust oversight and protection against financial crime, which is increasingly important in a digital age where such threats are evolving.
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