Banking and finance

How Papua New Guinea’s central bank plans to sell government debt

13 Jan 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

The Bank of Papua New Guinea is looking to sell government debt to international and local investors. Its Governor, Loi Bakani, outlines the challenges to Business Advantage PNG and their connection to PNG’s ongoing foreign exchange shortages.
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Bank South Pacific’s CEO gives his predictions for 2020

22 Nov 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

In this exclusive interview, Bank South Pacific’s Chief Executive Officer, Robin Fleming, speaks with Business Advantage PNG about the real impact of Papua LNG and P’nyang, how power cuts are affecting mobile banking and the prospects for business in 2020.
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Oil, LNG and metals prices have all been strong: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodity and financial markets

30 Oct 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Oil and gas have performed strongly, and there is also an upward trend in metals prices. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodity and financial markets.
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Papua New Guinea’s economy remains broadly positive despite slow economic growth forecast for 2020

28 Oct 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Economists have cut forecasts for Papua New Guinea's 2020 GDP growth but there is a consensus that the slowing will only prove to be temporary. David James explores three new views of PNG's economy in 2020 and beyond.
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What the future holds for Papua New Guinea’s stock market

23 Oct 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

What is the future of Papua New Guinea’s stock market? PNGX Chairman David Lawrence believes there is an opportunity to expand the country’s capital markets, while changes to the regulator are also expected. David James explores.
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Prime Minister Marape flags more support for small business and less for future resources projects

18 Oct 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Prime Minister James Marape has outlined a two-pronged economic strategy to boost Papua New Guinea’s economy. He has also commented on the government's attempts to manage the country’s rising debt, reports David James.
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Bank South Pacific’s vision for digital banking

25 Sep 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Bank South Pacific is broadening its digital offering, according to Nuni Kulu, BSP’s General Manager, Digital. She told the 2019 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference that technology is driving big changes in the banking landscape.
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Papua New Guinea’s two big super funds on how to improve capital raising

11 Sep 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

PNG’s superannuation funds are heavily weighted towards cash and government bonds. But many other opportunities could be developed, senior executives of the two big super funds told the 2019 Business Advantage Investment Conference.
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Papua New Guinea’s growth depends on Papua LNG going ahead, says S&P

2 Sep 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

In an exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, ratings analyst Rebecca Hrvatin, says PNG's fiscal imbalances will improve—provided the Papua LNG project continues as planned.
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Gas up but oil down: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets

27 Aug 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

The gas price has increased over the last month, but the oil price has weakened. Cocoa and coffee prices are also down. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly overview of commodity and financial markets.
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Industry update: Papua New Guinea’s mining and gas project pipeline starts to flow

After a decade focused on existing minerals and hydrocarbons production, Papua New Guinea is gearing up for an anticipated wave of … [Read More...]

Exclusive: Barrick CEO Mark Bristow’s vision for Porgera gold mine

In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Barrick Gold’s President and Chief Executive Mark Bristow talks about the … [Read More...]

Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

This week's 2024 Business Advantage PNG Investment conference saw top speakers from across the business sector and government come … [Read More...]

Australia’s new Pacific Engagement Visa an ‘opportunity’ for PNG businesses

Australia launched its inaugural Pacific Engagement Visa ballot on 3 June, with Papua New Guinea receiving the largest allocation. … [Read More...]

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Banking and finance

How Papua New Guinea’s central bank plans to sell government debt

Bank South Pacific’s CEO gives his predictions for 2020

Oil, LNG and metals prices have all been strong: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodity and financial markets

Papua New Guinea’s economy remains broadly positive despite slow economic growth forecast for 2020

What the future holds for Papua New Guinea’s stock market

Prime Minister Marape flags more support for small business and less for future resources projects

Bank South Pacific’s vision for digital banking

Papua New Guinea’s two big super funds on how to improve capital raising

Papua New Guinea’s growth depends on Papua LNG going ahead, says S&P

Gas up but oil down: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets

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Industry update: Papua New Guinea’s mining and gas project pipeline starts to flow

Exclusive: Barrick CEO Mark Bristow’s vision for Porgera gold mine

Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference

Australia’s new Pacific Engagement Visa an ‘opportunity’ for PNG businesses

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