Dear Members,

At Nasfund, our priority remains safeguarding, growing, and modernizing your superannuation savings. I am proud to announce a historic milestone in the journey of our Fund: Nasfund has officially surpassed K10 billion in Net Asset Value (NAV).

Crossing the K10 billion threshold is a great accomplishment in the history of Nasfund. It stands as a powerful testament to the discipline of our investment

strategies, the enduring contribution of Papua New Guinea’s workforce, and the trust you and your employers place in us every day. This financial foundation positions us to champion your retirement readiness and advocate for your retirement wellbeing

with greater impact than ever before.

Showcasing PNG on the Global and Regional Stage

Growing a K10 billion portfolio requires proactive leadership and strong relationships across our region:

• PNG Investment Conference in Brisbane: Attending the Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference alongside Eric Kramer from our Investments team, it was encouraging to see Nasfund’s operational data featured directly in Prime Minister James Marape’s opening address to reinforce the reality of Papua New Guinea’s economic growth. During his presentation, the Prime Minister outlined the nation’s

economic roadmap. During discussions Eric Kramer was direct in reminding international delegates that PNG holds both domestic capital and local expertise,

emphasizing that our market seeks genuine partnership and long term co investment from foreign investors, rather than simply outside capital.

• Pacific Islands Investment Forum (PIIF) in Fiji: At the PIIF meeting in Fiji, where I serve as CEO of Nasfund, President of ASFPNG, and Treasurer of PIIF, we are advancing discussions on a regional co-investment framework. This model enables super funds across the South Pacific to pool resources into major infrastructure assets, spreading portfolio risk while securing higher returns for our members.

Grassroots Outreach with Starlink Powered Mobile Service Booths

Nasfund has deployed mobile service booths equipped with Starlink satellite connectivity to break through local communication barriers:

• Provincial Onboarding: Our teams recently

travelled to Kimbe, West New Britain Province, directly onboarding and registering local smallholder growers into the Fund on the spot alongside the MiBank team.

• National Reach: Mobile booths are actively serving members across Port Moresby, Lae, and Kokopo, and are currently deploying throughout the Highlands region to bring complete service directly to rural workers.

A Comprehensive Digital Ecosystem

Our physical outreach works hand in hand with our expanding self-service digital platforms:

• WhatsApp and USSD TextBal: Check your account balances in real time using either the traditional *627# mobile short code or WhatsApp, with WhatsApp exclusively offering automated daily benefit payment updates.

• e-Branch Portal: Lodge unemployment benefit claims and apply for housing advance withdrawals online without waiting in branch lines. Simply email all

completed documents to e-withdrawals@nasfund.com.pg. Note that there is a strict file limit of 10 MB; any email attachment larger than this will not be received.

• Online Forms and Maintenance: Submit Member Details Update Forms and request the consolidation of multiple accounts straight to our member maintenance team for swift processing via the Nasfund e-Branch portal located on our website.

• Nasfund App and Member Online Portal: Track contribution histories, verify housing advance eligibility instantly, and update personal contact details so your records always remain current.

• Superannuation Calculator: Available directly on the Nasfund website, this tool helps you visualize what your retirement can look like and empowers you to adjust voluntary contributions and personal expenses to match your lifestyle preferences and long-term retirement goals.

Meeting Members Where They Are: Multi Channel Engagement and Social Growth

Effective member engagement must reflect the diverse demographics of our growing Fund:

• Expanding Social Reach: We have seen strong growth across our digital communities this month, with our LinkedIn network crossing 75,000 followers, alongside accelerating engagement across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and our interactive website chatbot.

• Encouraging Open Dialogue: Our data reveals that Nasfund members are proactive and confident in querying processes, questioning systems, and seeking clarity on products and services. We welcome this transparency and continue to invest in

relevant superannuation education tools such as the social media reels and Nasfund's ChatBot.

Member Education Superannuation

Supporting ASFPNG on Long Standing Reforms

Beyond expanding our digital reach and growing our balance sheet, Nasfund strongly supports the call from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Papua New Guinea (ASFPNG) urging the National Government to immediately address long standing legislative reforms. Alongside key national priorities, a central pillar of this advocacy is

meaningful reform to the Housing Advance Scheme:

• Lifting the Second Advance Cap: Under existing rules, members taking a second housing advance are limited to the amount of their initial withdrawal. We support removing or adjusting this cap so members can draw an amount that realistically

matches their higher accumulated savings, current housing needs, and real building costs.

To ensure our members fully understand their rights and options under the current framework, we have officially recommenced our virtual member education sessions, beginning with our most requested topic: the Housing Advance Scheme.

As highlighted in recent ASFPNG industry advocacy, housing remains one of the most critical avenues through which superannuation can support members during their working lives. Our virtual awareness sessions provide clear guidance on eligibility rules, required documentation, and how to utilize our digital portals to verify status and lodge applications seamlessly.

Looking ahead, Nasfund remains committed to

delivering modern, secure, and accessible superannuation services for all members, today for their tomorrow.

Thank you and have a supa day

Surpassing K10 Billion NAV, Advancing Digital Inclusion, and Championing Policy Reform