BPNG DECLARES K76.95 MILLION DIVIDEND TO STATE

THE Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has paid a dividend of K76.95 million to the Government from its K384.8 million net operating profit recorded for the 2025 financial year.

This was according to its 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements submitted to government as is required by law under Section 44 of the Central Banking Act 2000 (as amended).

The remaining profit has been transferred to the Bank’s General Reserves in accordance with Section 50 of the Act.

Bank of Papua New Guinea Governor Elizabeth Genia says the timely submission of the report reflects the Bank’s commitment to transparency, accountability and good governance.

Meanwhile Board Chairman Sir Robert Igara says the strong financial results reinforce confidence in Papua New Guinea’s economic stability.

The process is consistent with international central banking and accounting standards, and forms part of BPNG’s annual financial cycle.

The report submitted to the Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey CMG, MP on 26 June 2026, highlights key operational performance, policy activities and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.