BSP Financial Group and Oil Search present half year results, Papua New Guinea signs agreement with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The business news you need today.
In brief: BSP Financial Group announces half year results and other business stories
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ICCC proposes to disallow Kina Bank’s acquisition of Westpac’s Pacific assets
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In an interim determination, Papua New Guinea’s Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) says it may not allow Kina Bank to buy Westpac’s remaining assets in the Pacific.
In brief: Kina Bank’s new loan for SMEs in Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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19 Jul 2021 by 4 Comments
Kina Bank announces K50 million for small and medium-sized businesses, Prime Minister Marape’s update on mining projects, and BSP Financial Group cautiously optimistic about Papua New Guinea’s post-COVID recover. The business news you need today. Ports Atlas Steel PNG has been awarded a contract under the PNG Ports Safety and Security Upgrades Program to supply […]
BSP denies regulator’s anti-money laundering allegations
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BSP Financial Group (BFL) has responded to allegations made by the Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit (FASU) that it was in breach of the country’s anti-money laundering laws. Meanwhile, the Bank of PNG’s Governor has distanced the central bank from the allegations made by its own unit.
In brief: Freeport to acquire assets in Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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12 Jul 2021 by 1 Comment
Potential new owner for the Yandera copper project, proposed levy for balsa wood and BSP Financial Group halts trading on the ASX amidst accusations of breaches to anti-money laundering laws. The business news in brief.
In brief: BSP refutes allegations of breaches to anti-money laundering laws and other business stories
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BSP Financial Group Limited responds to accusations, Air Niugini temporarily suspends flights to Cairns and Memorandum of Understanding signed to boost green finance initiatives.
Waking up the giant: how banks can help unlock the potential of Papua New Guinea’s SMEs
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23 Jun 2021 by 5 Comments
Small and medium-sized businesses have the capacity to create jobs and propel Papua New Guinea’s economy, but how can this best be achieved? Business Advantage PNG looks at how banks are supporting the sector.
In brief: Bank of Papua New Guinea to undergo review and other business stories
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The Bank of Papua New Guinea to be reviewed, Porgera jobs plan, and new strategic plan for women in coffee. The business news in brief.
In brief: Shopsmart PNG signs deal with Steamships and other business stories
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26 May 2021 by Leave a Comment
Steamships partners with Emstret Holdings to help SMEs deliver its products, NDB still to loan out to SMEs, and K1 million for the honey sector. The business news in brief.
Papua New Guinea’s BSP Financial Group lists on ASX
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26 May 2021 by 1 Comment
BSP Financial Group, the Pacific’s largest bank, finally listed on the Australian Securities Exchange yesterday. The move creates a new market for its existing shares and positions the bank to tap into new sources of capital in the future.
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