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How Maori landowners access development finance 

18 Apr 2018 by Leave a Comment
Accessing finance to develop land in Papua New Guinea is the biggest stumbling block to creating wealth, jobs and an economic base for future generations. In New Zealand, Maori economic development is forging ahead, with the active support of banks and investors. In the second of a two-part series, Kevin McQuillan examines NZ banks’ lending criteria.
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Papua New Guinea Commerce Minister wants stock exchange opened up to attract more foreign investment

11 Apr 2018 by 2 Comments
Commerce and Industry Minister, Wera Mori, says the government is focusing on new laws to open up Papua New Guinea's capital markets to attract foreign investment. He also told business in Port Moresby this week that the government alone cannot rebuild the country's economy and has called for a new bond between the state and the business community.
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Moody’s puts a negative rating on Papua New Guinea’s sovereign debt

3 Apr 2018 by Leave a Comment
The ratings agency Moody’s has affirmed Papua New Guinea’s B2 rating, but downgraded it from ‘negative from stable’, citing higher government liquidity risks, increased gross borrowing requirements and limited funding sources. It points to a growing reliance on short-term debt.
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BSP CEO says forex issues will continue but medium term looks positive

30 Jan 2018 by 1 Comment
Foreign exchange issues will continue in the short term according to Robin Fleming, Chief Executive of Bank South Pacific [BSP]. But he tells Business Advantage PNG that there are better longer-term prospects and that Papua New Guinea’s biggest bank is thriving in a challenging economic environment.
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