NAMBAWAN Super Limited (NSL) is reassuring its 245,504 members that it is focusing on safeguarding and growing their savings.
Chief executive officer Lachlan Baird said: “We recognise that the current spike at the fuel pumps is placing a strain on the household budgets of our members across the country.
“These increases are a direct reflection of current geopolitical complexities in the Middle East and associated disruptions to critical international shipping routes.
“While these global events create short-term volatility, Nambawan Super is built to withstand such cycles through a highly diversified investment portfolio.
“Such external shocks are part of broader economic cycles and reinforce the importance of long-term financial planning and disciplined investment strategies.”
Baird added that while such world events created “short-term noise, their long-term impact on overall investment returns is typically limited”.
“Our focus remains on the horizon, not just the next few months,” he said.
The NSL is the corporate trustee of Papua New Guinea’s largest superfund.
It has about 245,504 members.
Recently it paid a 12 per cent interest crediting rate for the 2025 financial year, growing the Fund value to K13 billion.
The performance was driven by disciplined management of both local and international assets.
Baird said that fuel price increases have a wide-reaching impact on the Papua New Guinean economy, driving up transportation, food, and operational costs, which ultimately affect household spending and savings capacity.
“Members can be confident that their savings are being prudently managed by experienced investment experts who prioritise capital protection and sustainable growth,” he said.
“While annual returns may fluctuate due to external market conditions, NSL is well-positioned to keep member savings secure.
“Our strategic asset allocation acts as a critical buffer against domestic and global volatility.”
