Tonga Development Bank
Tonga’s Bank
To all Tonga Development Bank’s Valued Customers:
This is to announce that a copy of your Bank statement is available
every quarter upon request free of charge. Collect it from your nearest
Tonga Development Bank office/branch.
Pangikē Langa Fakalakalaka ‘o Tonga
Pangikē ‘a e Tonga ma’ae Tonga
Ki he kau kasitomā kotoa pe ‘a e Pangikē Langa Fakalakalaka ‘o
Tongaˊ:
‘Oku fanongonongo atu heni, ‘oku malava ke ma’u atu ‘a ho’o
fakamatala faka-pangikē (Bank Statement), ki he kuata kotoa pe ‘o ka
fiema’u ‘o ‘ikai ha totongi. ‘E lava ke ma’u atu ia mei ha taha ‘o
‘emau ngaahi ‘ofisi ofi taha kiate koe.
Mālō
Pangikē Langa Fakalakalaka ‘o Tongaˊ.
December, 4th Quarter 2025
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In Singapore, IFC: Tina Taheri Moayed Phone: +12022475168 E-mail: ttaheri@ifc.org |
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In the Kingdom of Tonga, TDB: Kaho ‘O Vailahi ‘Ofa Phone: +67623333 E-mail: tdevbank@tdb.to
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IFC and Tonga Development Bank Partner to Support MSME Growth and Jobs in Tonga
Nuku’alofa, December 22, 2025— The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector, announced a partnership with Tonga Development Bank (TDB) to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and boost job creation in Tonga.
Tonga’s economy has faced significant setbacks in recent years. The Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption caused a tsunami that severely damaged tourism infrastructure, while the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2022 further strained businesses. These shocks, combined with longstanding gaps in access to financial services, have disproportionately limited the ability of MSMEs to grow, contribute to economic recovery, and create jobs.
To help address these constraints, IFC will provide TDB with an unfunded risk sharing facility of up to USD $3 million equivalent in Tongan pa’anga under IFC’s Small Loan Guarantee Program. The financing, which is supported by the International Development Association’s (IDA) Private Sector Window and the Women Entrepreneurs Opportunity Facility (WEOF), will enable TDB to expand its SME lending. IFC will also provide technical assistance to strengthen TDB’s capacity to support underserved MSMEs.
The risk sharing facility is expected to deliver economy-wide benefits by expanding access to finance for MSMEs, including women-owned businesses and enterprises in the tourism sector. Increased lending is anticipated to support job creation directly within SMEs and indirectly through supply chains and increased economic activity.
“TDB stands ready to offer increased support to our nation’s vibrant entrepreneurs,” said TDB Chief Executive Officer Kaho ‘O Vailahi ‘Ofa. “We are delighted to enter this new partnership with IFC, which follows our successful collaboration to introduce the ‘Ave Pa’anga Pau remittance service.”
“Tongan MSMEs face numerous constraints on their access to finance, stifling their potential contributions to the economy,” said Allen Forlemu, IFC’s Acting Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific. “With this risk sharing facility, IFC aims to help close the financing gap and promote the growth of small businesses. By improving access to finance, this project will catalyze MSME development, support job creation, and help reduce unemployment in Tonga.”
About IFC
IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit: www.ifc.org.
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About the IDA Private Sector Window
The International Development Association’s Private Sector Window (IDA PSW) was launched in 2017 to catalyze private sector investment in the poorest and most fragile countries. Recognizing the key role of the private sector in creating jobs and promoting economic transformation, the window provides a source of co-investment funding and guarantees to de-risk private investments supported by the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). The IDA PSW is an option when there is no commercial solution and the Bank Group’s other tools are insufficient. For more information, visit: http://ida.worldbank.org/psw.
About WEOF
WEOF is an initiative launched by IFC in partnership with the Goldman Sachs Foundation to help expand access to capital for women entrepreneurs in developing countries and demonstrate the commercial viability of investing in women.
About Tonga Development Bank
Tonga Development Bank is a development finance institution that promotes Tonga’s economic and social advancement through a variety of banking services. TDB’s vision is to be recognized as a significant provider of banking finance in Tonga which employs prudent banking principles to meet customer needs, demonstrates integrity and operates profitably. TDB’s mission is to be committed to promoting Tonga’s economic and social advancement by providing quality banking products and responsive professional services, while operating profitably as a financially sound banking institution.
For more information, visit: https://tdb.to/.
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2025
TONGA DEVELOPMENT BANK COMMEMORATES THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TONGAN CONSTITUTION
Nuku’alofa, 4 November 2025 – The Tonga Development Bank (TDB) proudly joins the Kingdom of Tonga in celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Tongan Constitution, a cornerstone of national sovereignty, unity, and governance.
Established by His Majesty King George Tupou I in 1875, the Tongan Constitution enshrined Tonga as a constitutional monarchy — guaranteeing the rule of law, equality before the law, and the rights and freedoms of the Tongan people. It remains one of the oldest written constitutions in the Pacific and continues to serve as the foundation for Tonga’s democratic institutions, public accountability, and economic governance.
For the Tonga Development Bank, this historic milestone reinforces our deep commitment to upholding good governance, transparency, and service to the people of Tonga — principles rooted in the very spirit of the Constitution. The Constitution’s vision for national prosperity, stability, and self-reliance aligns closely with TDB’s mission to empower Tongans through sustainable financial solutions that support economic growth, community development, and resilience.
“As we commemorate 150 years of constitutional governance, TDB reaffirms its role as a development partner for all Tongans,” said Mr. Kaho V. ‘Ofa, Chief Executive Officer of the Tonga Development Bank. “We stand guided by the principles of integrity and accountability that our Constitution represents, ensuring that our banking practices strengthen livelihoods, preserve trust, and build a stronger Tonga for the next generations.”
The 150th Anniversary serves as a timely reminder of Tonga’s journey to modern nationhood, and the ongoing duty of its institutions — including TDB — to uphold these enduring values in service of the Kingdom and its people.
Happy Constitution Day, Tonga.
— Tonga Development Bank Limited
“Empowering our people. Building our nation.”
Social Media Pack
Call for Applications: The Pacific Islands FinTech Innovation Challenge
[For promotion from Friday 20th May 2022 to Monday 20th June 2022]
General Info/Background Info
To help address the challenge of financial inclusion in the Pacific Islands Countries (PICs), the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is launching the Pacific Islands Innovation Challenge.
The challenge aims to attract local and global FinTechs with market-ready solutions to address identified problem statements which represent the challenges faced by Pacific Islands countries in adopting digital payments services.
Funded by the UNCDF, Market Development Facility (MDF), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the challenge will strengthen cross-sector collaboration by bringing together the financial ecosystem in PICs to support innovation and financial inclusion.
To have the challenge reach potential FinTech applicants, UNCDF is launching a first social media campaign. The following pack contains generic social media posts as well as challenge specific posts that partners can use to disseminate on their social media channels. Please feel free to make edits to your posts as you see fit. Read more
TDB DAILY BALANCE and DEPOSIT ALERT Email Service
The latest service provided by your bank – Tonga Development Bank, is providing you with an update on your Savings Account balance for free since last week.
This service means receiving your Savings Account Daily Balance plus any Deposit made to your account like your payroll or any other deposit. If you are interested and have not received any email yet, kindly forward your email address with your savings account number to: customerservice@tdb.to to set up the service.
You can cease this service anytime by contacting the same email address above.
The format of the Email Alert is shown below.
