Who are we?
about us
The Bougainville Offshore Financial Authority (BOFA) is the independent authority established by the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG). We operate under the principles of fairness, transparency, and sound governance to foster a dynamic, rules-based financial ecosystem that attracts legitimate operators, enables innovation, and supports sustainable economic growth.
our history
Bougainville’s history reflects resilience amid colonial transitions and conflict. In 2001 Bougainville Peace Agreement, which granted autonomy, established the ABG in 2005, and paved the way for a 2019 independence referendum with 98% support.
our goals
BOFA aims to create a regulated financial services framework that promotes market integrity, prevents financial crime, and generates sustainable revenue for Bougainville’s development. Key objectives include licensing qualified operators, enforcing anti-money laundering and countering-the-financing-of-terrorism (AML/CFT) measures, protecting investors and depositors, safeguarding asset segregation, and fostering fintech innovation to build Bougainville as a credible offshore financial hub post-referendum.
meet us at Dubai Fintech Summit
Meet the Bougainville Offshore Financial Authority at Dubai FinTech Summit 2026. Fast, affordable, rules-based licensing for fintech, crypto, and digital assets.