PNGX Group Limited (PNGX Group), the holding company of Papua New Guinea’s national stock exchange, in partnership with Comrade Trustees Services Limited (CTSL) and the PNG Human Resources Institute (PNGHRI), has delivered transformative financial literacy training to more than 350 human resources professionals in Port Moresby.
The most recent session, held on Friday 4 July 2025, welcomed over 220 PNGHRI members from various industries, building on the success of a previous session for 140 participants just three weeks earlier. These sessions form part of PNGX’s broader mission to foster financial inclusion, economic empowerment, and responsible investing in Papua New Guinea.
The comprehensive full-day training covered essential topics including saving, effective budgeting, superannuation, estate planning, and stock market investment. Delivered in collaboration with PNGHRI and CTSL, the initiative is an extension of the highly regarded financial literacy program already being provided by PNGX to CTSL members within the PNG Defence Force.
Participants also gained firsthand insight into the superannuation services offered by CTSL, reinforcing the importance of long-term financial planning and secure retirement strategies.
Building a More Financially Literate PNG
“PNGX is proud to be a leader in investor education across the country,” said Ms. Elizabeth Wamsa, General Manager of PNGX. “We believe that a well-informed investment community is the backbone of sustainable economic growth. By equipping HR professionals with these vital skills, we are creating a ripple effect — empowering organisations to support the financial wellbeing of their employees, families, and communities.”
In developing economies like Papua New Guinea, financial literacy plays a pivotal role in enabling citizens to make informed decisions about their money. A financially educated population is better equipped to build household wealth, participate in capital markets, and contribute to national economic stability. PNGX’s education efforts are laying the foundation for a new generation of investors and savers who understand the power of financial planning and long-term investment.
Impact on Attendees
Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive. Attendees noted that the training not only deepened their personal financial knowledge but also provided practical tools to take back to their organisations. Many expressed confidence in integrating financial wellness into HR policies and PNGX training into staff support programs, a step that could dramatically improve employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention across the country.
The initiative also supports PNGX’s long-term goal to establish certificate and diploma-level training for investors, finance professionals, company directors and boards. This vision reflects PNGX’s commitment to broadening access to capital markets and ensuring that Papua New Guineans are equipped to actively participate in and benefit from a growing investment economy.
Photo 1: Ms Elizabeth Wamsa, PNGX General Manager, delivers financial literacy training
Photo 2: Over 200 human resources managers attend PNGX financial literacy training
