With a low penetration rate of below 2%, Papua New Guinea’s insurance sector has significant growth potential. The economy is expected to benefit from a range of new extractive projects and this, coupled with growing awareness about the benefits of insurance coverage, is set to increase demand. However, some notable challenges will need to be addressed to ensure the long-term expansion of the...
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Despite a tight supply of foreign exchange and a slowdown in economic growth in 2018, Papua New Guinea’s banking sector remained well capitalised and registered a robust performance, aided by supportive policies from both the government and the Bank of PNG, the country’s central bank. The successful issuance in September 2018 of the country’s first dollar-denominated sovereign bond raised $...
Efforts to improve public governance are gradually bolstering confidence in Papua New Guinea’s economy, despite national performance being heavily dependent on the extractive industries. Backed by macroeconomic development plans, Prime Minister James Marape’s administration is seeking to improve debt management, reduce foreign exchange imbalances, widen access to social services and provide greater employment opportunities.
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Articles & Analysis | New rules and initiatives introduced to ensure that the Philippine Stock Exchange meets changing investor needs from The Report: Philippines 2019
Within the global financial market, the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has recognised the importance of evolving and adapting to the changing needs of investors. At the same time, it is also important that the PSE understands when operational and structural improvements are needed. To this end, the exchange has introduced a series of...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Ramon S Monzon, President and CEO, Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE): Interview from The Report: Philippines 2019
How do you assess the market’s appetite for initial public offerings (IPOs) on the PSE?