Papua New Guinea’s banks are scaling up digital platforms to fuel growth and advance financial inclusion, as CEOs in the sector tell Business Advantage PNG.
BSP (including Financial Group)
CEO appointed at Datec PNG, new Deputy Chair for Kina Bank, key appointments at BSP, new head of property development at Steamships’ Pacific Palms Property, board appointments at PNG Ports and Business Council of PNG.
New Chief Risk Officer at MRDC, new directors at BSP and Nasfund, new General Manager at Pacific Palms Property, new PNG High Commissioner to Fiji, and new UN Resident Coordinator in Papua New Guinea.
With improved export receipts and the prospect of major resources projects starting in 2026, Papua New Guinea’s economy is set for a sustained period of growth. Andrew Wilkins speaks with business leaders in the country about their expectations for the year ahead.
New CEO for NICTA, multiple changes at BSP, appointments at PNG Banking Association, new Deputy Chair for Kina Securities.
The total return profile on PNGX, Papua New Guinea’s national stock exchange, remained one of the strongest in the world last year, as JMP Securities’ Lars Mortensen notes in this exclusive analysis for Business Advantage PNG.
In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, CEO Mark Robinson reflects on BSP Financial Group’s impressive results. He also provides details of growth plans, including investments in digital channels and a major upgrade of the bank’s ATM network.
Papua New Guinea is expected to join 20 other jurisdictions on the intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force’s ‘grey list’ in February 2026. However, CEOs in the banking sector tell Business Advantage PNG they are confident they can manage the situation, and are optimistic it will lead to reforms.
Foreign exchange shortages have been the biggest impediment to business in Papua New Guinea for more than a decade. But the situation has improved dramatically in 2025, and businesses are reaping the benefits, as leading CEOs share with Business Advantage PNG.
Air Niugini launches CEO search, new CEOs for Steamships’ property division and MVIL, Santos CFO resigns, new company secretary for BSP