Welcome to FIFL

First   Investment  Finance Limited  began  operations
as Papua New Guinea's 1st  investment   bank  in   mid
1987. Its major purpose is
to   offer   a   competitive  alternative  to   the  estab-
lished  commercial  institu-
tions  by providing finance
for local and foreign inves-
tors backed up with appro-
priate advice  and support.

Leasing

The company has available (or can arrange) operating leases, finan- cial leases, leveraged   leases and  equity  leases  for  any of the ff:

· property
· motor vehicles
· heavy equipment
· office equipment
· manufacturing plant
· aircraft and ships etc.
Commercial Loans and Guarantees

· Denominated in Kina for short to medium term requirements.
· Off shore finance may also be arranged through our overseas
  connections.
· For general business purposes including real estate finance.
· Loan guarantees are also available.
Loan Syndication And Distribution

· Syndicating loans on and off-shore for financing of projects.
· Assisting financial institutions to rationalise their exposure to
  borrowers by acting as an intermediary in the distribution of loan/
  debts
Money Market Facilities

· Competitive rates are offered for term deposits.
· Cash management accounts,
· As the market develops, the company expects to participate in:
          - Trading, endorsement and rediscounting of:
          - Commercial bills of exchange and certificates of deposit
          - Government Bonds and Treasury Notes
          - Underwriting of and trading in Promissory Notes.
Corporate Advisory Services

· Trade financing and foreign currency exposure management.
· Tax effective financing.
· Corporate structure, restructuring and capital formation.
· Company analysis and valuation.
· Mergers and Acquisitions.
· Identification of, introduction to, and assistance in negotiations
  with interest PNG and overseas partners.
· Mobilisation of equity capital.
· Dealing and negotiating with Government authorities
· Formation of companies including registration, NIDA submissions
  and other Government requirements.
Project Financing

The bank provides advice on structuring and financing individual projects in both new and existing.
· Venture capital.
· Organising "seed" capital companies from local sources.
· Identifying and securing government assistance within and outside
  PNG where appropriate
· Equity participation

The Bank is also actively looking for direct equity participation in either existing or new companies.