KSL posts 4% year-on-year profit growth despite headwinds

Kina Bank increased net profit after tax by 4% year on year in the first half of 2026, according to the information available from Post-Courier.

The bank also strengthened its balance sheet by issuing Papua New Guinea’s first listed corporate bond. The report’s headline described the result as evidence of resilience and strong risk management despite difficult conditions.

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