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IPOs in focus as Fiji looks to deepen local investment

IPOs in focus as Fiji looks to deepen local investment

Feb 9, 2026 | AFBC BLOG

Fiji’s capital markets are experiencing renewed momentum as the recent Shreedhar Motors initial public offering (IPO) successfully brought fresh capital into the domestic equity market, signalling growing investor interest and renewed confidence in public listings as...
Digital lending platform targets small business funding gap

Digital lending platform targets small business funding gap

Feb 9, 2026 | AFBC BLOG

Fiji has launched its first peer-to-peer lending platform in a move aimed at improving access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises and encouraging greater participation in alternative investment channels. According to FijiVillage, the platform is designed...
Banks see cautious momentum building in 2026

Banks see cautious momentum building in 2026

Feb 6, 2026 | APNGBC BLOG

Two of the most closely watched banking voices in Papua New Guinea have issued their forecasts for 2026, offering a snapshot of how major lenders are reading the year ahead for business activity, investment sentiment and household demand. Kina Bank has provided an...
Land value documentation flagged as key to farm finance

Land value documentation flagged as key to farm finance

Feb 6, 2026 | APNGBC BLOG

MiBank has called for stronger land value documentation as a practical pathway to expand lending to farmers and rural enterprises in Papua New Guinea. The Post-Courier reported that MiBank’s chief executive had urged reforms to help unlock credit, stating the aim was...