The Management of FBNBank Ghana and the Business and Financial Times (B&FT) have agreed to collaborate on areas of mutual benefit and to explore strategic ways to support businesses to grow and drive socio-economic development.
By working together, the two parties aim to leverage their respective expertise and strengths to deliver greater and positive impact on the economy, accelerating their support for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and all local businesses alike to be able to withstand the ongoing economic difficulties.
This came to light during a meeting held at the bank’s head office in Accra. Conversations centred around ways to deepen the relationship between both institutions for mutual benefit and ensure the consuming public becomes the ultimate beneficiary, highlighting both parties’ commitment to providing quality banking services and credible business information for the general good of the country.
FBNBank, a leading lender with footprints across the various sectors of the economy, has been at the forefront of empowering individuals and businesses to achieve their goals through innovative financial services. The bank has also maintained a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, and sustainable development over the years.
FBNBank Ghana Managing Director/Chief Executive officer (CEO), Victor Yaw Asante, commended the management of the B&FT for the company’s proactive initiatives.
He emphasized that the B&FT remains the bank’s favourite media partner and as such, is committed to any form of partnership that will be mutually beneficial to both parties and promote business development in the country
“As a bank, we have core competencies in some areas of our economy that we can partner you to enlighten the public and make a greater impact. Initiatives such as the Ghana Economic Forum (GEF), The Money Summit (TMS), and Ghana’s Most Respected Breakfast Series have helped in leading economic conversations which are very commendable and we will continue to partner for greater economic impact,” he said.
Chief Executive Officer of the B&FT, Dr. Godwin Acquaye, on his part, also lauded the bank for its positive impact, over the years, on the local economy.
He highlighted that his outfit desires such strategic collaborations to upscale the reach and impact of initiatives such as the GEF, Youth Economic Forum (YEF), Money Summit, CEOs Breakfast Meeting, and Sustainable Environment Development, among others, to shape discussions, especially ahead of the 2024 general elections.
The B&FT is Africa’s leading provider of trusted business information and has been instrumental in providing objective and reliable information to businesses, investors, students, and the general public. The paper’s agenda setting on issues of the economy is unmatched.
