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General Notice – Account Fee Review
Thursday, November 21, 2024

As part of being a responsible financial institution, BSP Cook Islands regularly reviews all products and services in-line with the market and changing economic conditions. A recent review of interest rates on all products has been finalised, please find below an overview of the changes.

BSP Proud Anchor Partner of 2024 Commonwealth Business Forum Samoa
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

BSP Financial Group Ltd (BSP), the leading financial institution in the South Pacific, is proud to be the Anchor Partner for the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) that will be hosted in Apia, Samoa in October, 2024.

Inflation remains a key concern in BSP’s Pacific Markets
Monday, May 6, 2024

Inflation is stable but remains elevated and on a slightly upward trajectory across our Pacific Markets.

Group CEO Mr Mark T. Robinson visit to the Cook Islands
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

BSP Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Mr. Mark T. Robinson met with the Prime Minister, Hon. Mark Brown, Government officials, investors, and business and community leaders last week, acknowledging Cook Island’s integral role in BSP being the leading Pacific bank.

BSP maintains its growth momentum, with revenue growing by 6.7% to K2.05 billion for the nine months to September 2023
Monday, October 23, 2023

BSP’s strong business performance across the Group was maintained in the third quarter of 2023, with year-to-date operating profit of K1.24b, compared to K1.20b for the same period in 2022.

2023 BSP Cook Islands Unclaimed Monies Listing
Friday, September 29, 2023

Pursuant to the Cook Islands Unclaimed Moneys 1970 Act below listing of customers with monies deemed as unclaimed. Clients have until the 30 November 2023. To make a claim otherwise they will be allocated to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM).

2022 Customer Annual Interest Statements
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

As part of our annual process, BSP Financial Group Ltd (BSP Cook Is) is obliged to all customers who have earned credit interest throughout the year.

BSP Personal Loan
Thursday, November 24, 2022

Get excited this Christmas with a BSP Personal Loan.

General Notice - Interest Rates Review
Wednesday, October 26, 2022

As part of being a responsible financial institution, BSP Financial Group Ltd (BSP Cook Islands) regularly reviews all products and services in-line with the market and changing economic conditions.

BSP Giving Tree 2022
Friday, October 21, 2022

The Giving Tree is an amazing initiative that encompasses the gift of giving for all our Cook Island children in need.

BSP delivers strong financial results in 2021, with net profit after tax of K1.075 billion
Tuesday, February 22, 2022

BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) today announced a net profit after tax of K1.075b for the financial year ended 31st December 2021. The result was driven by the release of COVID-19 provisions, good foreign exchange revenue, and strong transaction volumes across all markets.

BSP Cook Islands announces Loan Interest Rate Review
Friday, February 11, 2022

As part of being a responsible financial institution, BSP Financial Group Ltd (BSP Cook Islands) regularly reviews all products and services in-line with the market and changing economic conditions. BSP Cook Islands is pleased to advise there will be a reduction in the advertised interest rate for the following products.

BCI Card Acceptance Cancellation
Thursday, February 10, 2022

In preparation for a BSP system upgrade, we advise that from 30 April 2022 acceptance of BCI Everyday Cards on BSP ATMs and BSP Eftpos Terminals will cease.

Account Interest Rate review
Wednesday, December 8, 2021

As part of being a responsible financial institution, BSP Cook Islands regularly reviews all products and services.

BSP continues to deliver sound financial results, with net profit after tax of K698m for the first 9 months of 2021
Thursday, October 28, 2021

BSP Financial Group Limited released its unaudited results to September 2021 today, with a reported Net Profit After Tax of K698m, despite most countries BSP operates in continuing to experience lower economic activity. COVID-19 continues to have an impact on businesses in all countries and those that are tourism dependent have suffered more than others as a consequence of minimal, or no, international travel.

Moving Forward Hints & Tips
Wednesday, June 16, 2021

As the end of the Economic Response Plan (ERP) Phase III is fast approaching consideration of your loan repayment will become a priority.

BSP achieves milestone in Vanuatu’s new banking System
Thursday, April 29, 2021

BSP Vanuatu achieved a major milestone for its business on Monday 19th April, 2021, when its new Flexcube Banking System went live in Vanuatu, making it the first BSP operation to upgrade into this new system,” said BSP Group CEO Robin Fleming.

BSP Cook Islands Announces Relief Package for Customers Impacted by COVID- 19
Wednesday, April 22, 2020

The Bank South Pacific (BSP) is monitoring the evolving nature of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and is arranging relief packages to assist customers during this period.

An 11% Increase in Profit for BSP Cook Islands Delivers
Thursday, March 5, 2020

BSP Cook Islands Country Head, David Street, released the country's results for the full year to 31 December, 2019, noting a net profit after tax of NZ$3.32m, an 11.1% increase from 2018.

BSP Committed to Building an inclusive workforce
Thursday, March 5, 2020

BSP takes great pride in the diversity of its people and is committed to building a strong and inclusive work culture in PNG and the Pacific.

Planned System Maintenance (1)
Thursday, May 23, 2019

BSP Cook Islands wishes to advise all our valued customers that we will be performing a System upgrade on Sunday 26th May, 2019, from 1:00am - 03:00am.

Easter Public Holiday Notice
Thursday, April 18, 2019

Bank South Pacific wishes to advise its customers that Friday 19th April and Monday 22nd April 2019 have been gazetted as Easter Public Holidays.

Planned System Maintenance
Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Bank South Pacific (BSP) is planning a scheduled system maintenance on Sunday 23rd September, 2018.

2017 BSP CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE
Thursday, March 1, 2018

With Christmas just around the corner today BSP launched the 2017 BSP Giving Tree. The BSP Giving Tree is a partnership between BSP and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This year the initiative is being expanded covering children in need in Rarotonga, the Southern Group and, for the first time, the Northern Group Islands. Its expected over 700 presents will be delivered to children up to the age of 15 years.

FULL YEAR RESULTS – 31st December 2017
Thursday, March 1, 2018

Sir Kostas Constantinou, OBE, Chairman, Board of Directors, Bank of South Pacific Limited (BSP) today released the Group results for the full-year to 31 December 2017.

Avarua Satellite Outage
Thursday, March 16, 2017

Cook Islands satellite provider, Bluesky Cook Islands, has announced a satellite antenna outage on its capital in Avarua.

FULL YEAR RESULTS – 31st December 2016
Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Sir Kostas Constantinou, OBE, Chairman, Board of Directors, Bank of South Pacific Limited (BSP) today released the Group results for the full-year to 31 December 2016.

BSP introduces new credit card
Friday, February 24, 2017

Bank South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands yesterday officially launched its new Visa Business credit card for business customers.

Customer Notice
Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Bank South Pacific (BSP) is planning scheduled maintenance on Sunday 6 November 2016.

BSP warns of scams
Monday, August 15, 2016

Bank South Pacific (BSP) is warning the general public and customers to beware of scams via text messages, emails, phone calls and letters.