NewHayven Blog
Analysis, commentary, and insight on merchant banking, capital, and building businesses that last in Guyana and the wider Caribbean.
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Financing Guyana’s Next Phase of Growth
Guyana is growing faster than almost any economy in the world, and that growth runs on capital. In this episode of the Energy Perspectives podcast, NewHayven founder and chairman Floyd Haynes sits down with host Anastasia Phillips to discuss what it takes to finance the country’s next phase of growth. Haynes explains the difference between […]
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz – Impact on Guyana
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a critical artery through which approximately 20% of the world's traded oil and a significant portion of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) transits — has…
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A Bank That Finally Meets the Challenges of the Small Guyanese Entrepreneur
For decades, the most familiar story in Guyanese small business has not been one of failure, but of frustration. A seamstress in Sophia with three steady clients and a waiting list cannot expand…
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Financing in the New Business Environment
The Discovery of Oil in Guyana's Atlantic Basin in 2015 has ushered in a new era of unparalleled business opportunities. One of the salient features of this new business environment is the ever…
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Guyana’s Growth Story
Guyana has become one of the most talked-about economies in the world, and for good reason. Understanding the forces behind that growth, and its limits, helps any local business owner plan with clear…
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The Capital Gap Explained
Guyana is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, yet many strong local businesses still struggle to finance their next stage of growth. That contradiction has a name: the capital gap.…
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Equity vs. Debt
Every business that raises money to grow faces one basic choice: sell a share of the company, or borrow. The decision shapes your ownership, your cash flow, and your risk for years to come. This…
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The Family Business Guide
Family businesses are the backbone of Guyana's private sector, built over decades and carrying more than commercial value. Growing one brings a particular challenge: how to scale without losing the…
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How Merchant Banks Differ from Regular Banks
The word "bank" covers institutions that do very different things. Knowing which kind you are dealing with tells you what to expect, what to ask for, and what you will not get. This article sets a…
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What Is Merchant Banking?
Most Guyanese business owners have spent their careers dealing with commercial banks, where the relationship runs through a local branch and a familiar loan officer. A merchant bank works…
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