ASFPNG Elects New Leadership, Commits to Strengthening Papua New Guinea Superannuation Industry. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Papua New Guinea (ASFPNG) has announced the election of its new executives. Paul Sayer, the CEO of Nambawan Super has been appointed the President, Rajeev Sharma, Nasfund CEO as the Treasurer, Charlie Gilichibi, CEO & Fiduciary, Comrade Trustee Services as Vice President/Secretary, Willie Konga as an Ordinary Member and Ian Tarutia as Life Member.
ASFPNG Elects New Leadership, Commits to Strengthening Papua New Guinea Superannuation Industry
Published by Exepreneur via LinkedIn – 06 June 2023.
ASFPNG Elects New Leadership, Commits to Strengthening PNG’s Superannuation Industry
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Papua New Guinea (ASFPNG) has announced the election of its new executives.
Paul Sayer, the CEO of Nambawan Super has been appointed the President, Rajeev Sharma, Nasfund CEO as the Treasurer, Charlie Gilichibi, CEO & Fiduciary, Comrade Trustee Services as Vice President/Secretary, Willie Konga as an Ordinary Member and Ian Tarutia as Life Member.
President-elect, Paul Sayer while appreciating his election as President also highlighted the challenging times ahead.
“Our Association and members face challenging times ahead and I am confident we will continue to improve and expand our industry for the betterment of fund contributors” and adds the association remains the voice of the industry
President Sayer says “As a peak industry body, ASFPNG will strive to promote the interests of our members and fund contributors. We will ensure that industry issues are captured in policy and law, and brought to the attention of relevant government authorities.”
“We have made submissions to three major Government-sanctioned reviews – Central Banking Act Review, Superannuation and Life Insurance Review, and Taxation Review – and await their outcomes. We envisage that our submissions will help reshape PNG’s financial sector going forward.”
“ASFPNG will continue to support Bank South Pacific and other major banks to oppose the additional banking levy that was imposed by the Government in the 2023 Budget. We plan to hold a forum for interested participants to discuss this issue and find an amicable solution.”
Image Credits: Paul Sayer (Nambawan Super), Rajeev Sharma (Nasfund), Charlie Gilichibi (Charlie Gilichibi), Ian Tarutia (Business Advantage PNG), Willie Konga (Willie Konga)
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