Credit Corp profit down, companies begin closing offshore foreign currency accounts, and new air navigation system to be installed across Papua New Guinea. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Credit Corp profit down after completion of LNG plant, and other business stories
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Papua New Guinea’s oldest finance company remains optimistic
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Papua New Guinea’s credit finance industry has had ‘a challenging year’, according to Peter Burland, at one of the country’s leading finance companies, Credit Corporation Finance Ltd. Despite that, the company has expansion plans, he tells Business Advantage PNG.
In brief: Funding freeze on Pacific Marine Industrial Zone lifted, and other business stories
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China lifts freeze on funding for Pacific Marine Industrial Zone, only five SABL leases handed back and Malaysian company to build satellite township in Central province. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: BSP’s bid for Credit Corporation fails and other stories
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Credit Corporation shareholders decide not to sell up to BSP, while Papua New Guinea business visa fees rise sharply and Ok Tedi landowners threaten to close the mine in the latest dispute over the government’s takeover.
In brief: TISA against Credit Corporation sale, LNG funds missing and other local and international stories
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PNG Teachers vote down selling Credit Corp and other local and regional news.
Credit Corporation shareholders to decide on K250 million BSP offer
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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.
PNG stock prices fall, but domestics add confidence
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2013 was a mixed year for PNG stocks. The Kina Securities Index fell by 14.9% over the year, but was largely influenced by the massive fall in value of the dual-listed Newcrest Mining, the largest company on the Port Moresby Stock Exchange (POMSoX). The Kina Securities Home Index, which excludes overseas stocks, fell only 2%.
People moves: Credit Corporation
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Finance company Credit Corporation (PNG) Ltd has appointed two new board members.
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