Ariff Ali nObtained Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Degree from the International Islamic University, Malaysia and MBA from USP. nAppointed Manager Liquidity Analysis and Forecasting in 1997, promoted to Manager Domestic Markets in March 2002 nOn April 1, 2009, appointed Chief Manager, Financial Markets Group. Has been the Chief Manager Economics since April 2013 nDuring the past two years, has acted as Deputy Governor on a number of occasions and represented RBF locally and abroad and has undergone numerous specialised central banking training overseas.
RACHNA LAL
SUVA
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has confirmed that Deputy Governor, Inia Naiyaga, who is also the central bank’s longest-serving staff member, will be retiring on May 26. Replacing Mr Naiyaga will be Ariff Ali, chief manager Economics, effective May 27.
Mr Ali has 22 years of service with the central bank, having joined the then Research Department in 1992.
The Board, Management and Staff of the Reserve Bank of Fiji thanked Mr Naiyaga for his extreme dedication and loyalty in the last four decades.
The Governor and chairman of the Board, Barry Whiteside, said RBF was pleased to have Mr Ali to take on this vital role as he brought with him a wealth of central banking experience.
“The Bank looks forward to the contributions of Mr Ali and wishes him well in this challenging role,” he said.
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