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‘Worst period may be over’ in Papua New Guinea, says bank report

3 Feb 2016 by Leave a Comment
In spite of a 'challenging' 2015 and tough market conditions, the latest Bank South Pacific analysis suggests that the 'worst period may be over' in Papua New Guinea. However, it is cautious about the prospects for the government's planned US$1 billion 'circuit breaker' sovereign bond issue.
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Relief in sight for Papua New Guinea businesses wanting foreign exchange, says BSP CEO

9 Dec 2015 by Leave a Comment
There is some relief ahead for businesses struggling to access foreign exchange, according to the CEO of the country’s biggest bank, BSP. Robin Fleming says investment in the mining and petroleum sector and a new Sovereign Bond are the keys to boosting foreign exchange inflows.
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Papua New Guinea business sees light at the end of the tunnel

25 Nov 2015 by Leave a Comment
In spite of the talk about an economic slowdown in 2016, Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby, is a city where plenty is still happening as 2015 comes to a close. Business Advantage International’s Andrew Wilkins reflects on recent discussions with Papua New Guinea business leaders.
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Papua New Guinea passes budgets for tougher times

4 Nov 2015 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday, Papua New Guinea's Treasurer Patrick Pruaitch presented both the 2016 National Budget and a Supplementary Budget for 2015. Both budgets – highly anticipated given the PNG Government's need to address lower revenues – make cuts to projected expenditure and find additional revenue resources in order to keep the budget deficit under control.
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Ratings agency revises Papua New Guinea outlook down, but maintains rating

13 Oct 2015 by Leave a Comment
International ratings agency Standard and Poor’s has revised its outlook for Papua New Guinea from 'stable' to 'negative'. While maintaining PNG's B+/B rating, S&P's Director of Sovereign & Public Finance Ratings explains to Business Advantage PNG why there's a one-in-three chance the rating could be lowered in the next 12 months.
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Foreign exchange controls affect Papua New Guinea business as ANZ calls for changes to kina trading range

6 Oct 2015 by 1 Comment
As Papua New Guinea's business community continues to face foreign exchange shortages, ANZ Bank has called for a relaxation of the enforced trading band for the kina. Meanwhile, analysts say the kina is facing further downward pressure from the US dollar.
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