Who are we ?

The Institut d’émission des départements d’outre-mer (IEDOM) is a subsidiary of the Banque de France and operates within the Eurosystem.
It ensures the territorial continuity of central banking functions on behalf of the Banque de France in the overseas departments and collectivities where the euro is the official currency: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF).

IEDOM is chaired by Alexandre Gautier, who also serves as Director General of the Institut d’émission d’outre-mer (IEOM).

Presentation of IEOM’s missions by Ivan Odonnat, ex-general director of IEOM (2023-2026).

Our missions

IEOM carries out 4 big missions.
Logo Monetary strategy

The IEOM is responsible for defining and implementing the state’s monetary policy in New Caledonia, French Polynesia and Wallis and Futuna. It ensures confidence in the Pacific franc by overseeing the issuance and maintenance of banknotes and coins in circulation.

Logo Financial stability

Through the production of financial information, the monitoring of scriptural payment systems and methods, and by relaying the supervisory authorities’ actions on the ground, the IEOM ensures the financial stability of the Pacific franc zone.

Logo Services to the Economy and Society

The IEOM supports businesses and individuals who are experiencing financial difficulties. It also runs financial, budgetary and economic education initiatives (EDUCFI) to ensure that everyone has the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in their daily lives.
Finally, the IEOM manages the treasury accounts in each French Pacific territory.

Logo Economic monitoring of the overseas territories

IEDOM plays a key role in observing, studying and analysing the economies of the overseas territories. It compiles the balance of payments for New Caledonia and French Polynesia. It shares its expertise through publications, participation in local forums, and direct interaction with public and private decision-makers.

Our values

Our values
  • Commitment to the public interest
  • Independence
  • Openness
  • Cohesion
We carry out our missions in the service of the public interest. Our independence is our strength and our openness and cohesion will shape our future.

Key numbers 2024

72.3

billion F CFP banknotes processed

4 641

companies rated based on validated financial statements

1 520

people reached through financial education initiatives (EDUCFI)

69

economic and financial publications issued each year

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2024 Activity Report

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Our areas of intervention

IEOM carries out its missions across 3 overseas regions through its 3 local agencies located in the heart of the overseas territories and a headquarters in Paris, shared with the Institut d’émission des départements d’outre-mer (IEDOM).

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Our areas of intervention

IEOM agencies at your service

Agency of
French polynesia

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Agency of
New-Caledonia

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Agency of
Wallis-and-Futuna

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Our organisation

The IEOM is a national public institution governed by a Supervisory Board. The IEOM’s Managing Director is appointed by the Governor of the Banque de France. They oversee the Institute’s management under the Board’s supervision.

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