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BRICS bank offers investment access potential for Pacific nations

27 Aug 2014 by 1 Comment
After years of relationship building, the BRICS nations-Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa-are setting up their investment bank. It’s a milestone for this strange mix of economies, but offers Pacific nations access to investment capital, says BRICS expert, David Thomas.
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Stronger kina will affect exporters, say business leaders

12 Jun 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Bank of Papua New Guinea's move to strengthen the value of the Papua New Guinea kina against the US dollar has taken business by surprise, with some business leaders saying it will impact on primary industry producers.
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What’s around the corner for the Pacific economy?

10 Jun 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Pacific’s increasing integration with Asia, elections in Fiji and more leadership from Papua New Guinea are just some of the factors likely to shape the region over the coming year, according to the region’s three top bankers. In exclusive interviews with all three, Business Advantage PNG canvasses their thoughts on the year ahead.
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Credit Corporation shareholders to decide on K250 million BSP offer

12 Sep 2013 by
After negotiations which have lasted since January, Bank of South Pacific (BSP ) and Credit Corporation have entered into a 'Share Sale and Purchase Agreement', whereby BSP will acquire of Credit Corporation's financial services businesses, if Credit Corporation's shareholders approve.
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Opinion: Oil Search loan deal will affect Papua New Guinea’s Sovereign Wealth Fund

26 Mar 2014 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea's proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund was intended to stabilise the kina and secure assets for the future. But, as Paul Barker from the Institute of National Affairs argues, the government’s borrowing plan for Oil Search shares may jeopardise the fund’s effectiveness.
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