More than 350 human resources professionals in Port Moresby have received much-needed financial literacy training through a partnership led by PNGX Group Ltd, Comrade Trustees Services Ltd (CTSL) and the PNG Human Resources Institute (PNGHRI).
The most recent session, held on Friday, 4 July, drew over 220 PNGHRI members from various industries. It followed an earlier workshop attended by 140 participants just three weeks prior.
The initiative is part of PNGX’s wider push to promote financial inclusion, responsible investing and economic empowerment across the country.
The full-day training covered practical financial topics such as saving, budgeting, superannuation, estate planning and investing in the stock market. Delivered in collaboration with CTSL and PNGHRI, the sessions build on the financial literacy programme already being offered to CTSL members of the PNG Defence Force.
Participants were also introduced to the superannuation services offered by CTSL, underscoring the importance of long-term planning and secure retirement strategies.
“PNGX is proud to be a leader in investor education across the country,” said 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 can be a game-changer. It enables individuals to take control of their money, build household wealth and participate meaningfully in the capital market. For PNGX, these training sessions are just the beginning of a long-term vision to build a financially savvy generation.
Feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive. Many said the training not only improved their personal financial skills but also gave them practical tools they could apply in the workplace. Several said they were now confident in introducing financial wellness components into HR policies and staff support programmes.
That shift, they said, could boost employee satisfaction, improve retention and lift productivity — all vital outcomes in a competitive labour market.
The training initiative also aligns with PNGX’s long-term plans to roll out certificate and diploma-level courses for investors, finance professionals and company directors. It’s part of a broader commitment to help more Papua New Guineans access and thrive in the country’s growing investment economy.
PNGX Group is a diversifying business services company based in Port Moresby. Its wholly owned subsidiary, PNGX Markets Ltd, operates the national stock exchange. PNGX Markets is licensed and regulated by the Securities Commission of Papua New Guinea and is also the country’s designated National Numbering Agency.
The company is responsible for ensuring that securities trading is conducted in an orderly and fair market, and is committed to acting in the public interest with a strong focus on protecting investors.
