Who are we ?
The Institut d’émission d’outre-mer (IEOM) is the central bank for the French overseas collectivities that use the Pacific franc: New Caledonia, French Polynesia and Wallis and Futuna.
Founded as a public institution in 1966, the IEOM is responsible for carrying out missions in the fields of monetary policy, financial stability, supporting the economy and society, and monitoring the overseas territories’ economies.
The IEOM is headed by Alexandre Gautier, who also serves as President of the Institut d’émission des départements d’outre-mer (IEDOM).
Our missions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- Commitment to the public interest
- Independence
- Openness
- Cohesion
Key numbers 2024
billion F CFP banknotes processed
companies rated based on validated financial statements
people reached through financial education initiatives (EDUCFI)
economic and financial publications issued each year
2024 Activity Report
Our areas of intervention
