Banks and finance firms are rolling out digital products to take advantage of increased connectivity across Papua New Guinea, where about 75 per cent of the population remain unbanked. Business Advantage PNG talks to the key players find out what’s coming.
‘Cautiously optimistic’: BSP CEO sees improved conditions as Papua New Guinea’s resources projects ramp up
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28 Feb 2024 by Leave a Comment
How does Papua New Guinea’s largest bank see the outlook for business this year? In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, BSP Financial Group’s CEO Mark Robinson assesses the trends, risks and opportunities, and how factors such as foreign exchange and a devaluing kina will play a part.
State of Emergency declared to ‘maintain and stabilise’ Papua New Guinea’s fuel supply
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2 Aug 2023 by 2 Comments
In direct response to the ongoing disruption of fuel supplies in Papua New Guinea, Petroleum Minister Kerenga Kua has declared an extraordinary 30-day State of Emergency.
In brief: the Prime Minister of India visits Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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24 May 2023 by Leave a Comment
Reduced internet costs could be expected this year, the Finschhafen District Hydropower Project advances and the Prime Minister of India visits Papua New Guinea to participate in forum.
People moves: Niusky Pacific, NAC, BSP, Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, Pacific Re, Kina Bank
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9 May 2023 by Leave a Comment
Niusky Pacific announces Acting Chief Executive Officer, the National Airports Corporation welcomes Acting Managing Director, BSP Financial Group appoints new Group Chief Operating Officer, the Chamber of Mines and Petroleum confirms council members for the new term, Pacific Re farewells Chief Executive Officer, and a board change at Kina Bank.
People moves: K92 Mining, BSP Financial Group, CopperMoly
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27 Apr 2023 by Leave a Comment
K92 Mining appoints new Chair, BSP Financial Group welcomes a new Director and board changes at Coppermoly.
New players to fuel Papua New Guinea’s banking sector growth
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4 Apr 2023 by Leave a Comment
There is broad agreement that Papua New Guinea needs more competition in its banking sector, and several finance companies have flagged their desire to acquire banking licences. What happens next, however, is likely to depend on government action.
People moves: BSP, Digicel Pacific, Ok Tedi
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14 Mar 2023 by Leave a Comment
BSP Financial Group welcomes new Chair, Ok Tedi Mining names Acting Chief Executive and Digicel Pacific announces new CEO for Digicel Samoa.
People moves: BSP, Barrick Gold, Heduru Moni, Kina Bank, Coca-Cola
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9 Nov 2022 by Leave a Comment
A new Group CEO for BSP Financial Group, Barrick Gold and Heduru Moni announce new Independent Directors, Kina Bank welcomes new Regional Manager and Coca-Cola appoints new marketing executive.
In brief: COVID-19 test no longer required for arriving passengers into Papua New Guinea
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10 Aug 2022 by Leave a Comment
COVID-19 test are no longer necessary for inbound passengers into Papua New Guinea, local company gets K62 million contract to project manage infrastructure projects and a coffee producer partners with the Australia’s Market Development Facility to establish a ‘revolving fund’. The news you need today.
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