*  *  Introduction  The subject of this session requires addressing a number of core issues pertaining to the effective conduct and successful performance of monetary policy. It is a subject not only of academic interest but also with important policy implications.
Fiji dollar credit cards will be issued in Fiji. The other Pacific Island countries where Westpac will be launching the same cards are Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga. This agreement also means that Westpac will be the acquirer for Amex local merchants in the seven locations in the Pacific.