By Ebenezer YALLEY Blue Ocean Strategy is defined as the simultaneous pursuit of differentiation and low cost to open up a new market space and create new demand. It is about creating and capturing uncontested market space, thereby making the competition irrelevant. It is based on the view that market boundaries and...
As part of this year's International Women’s Day celebrations, Stanbic Bank Ghana hosted a webinar focused on fostering a culture of inclusion in business operations. This initiative underscores the bank's ongoing commitment to empowering women across the country.. Leading the discussion, the Head of Client Coverage at Stanbic Investment Management...
Ecobank, the pan-African financial services group, announces the appointment of key senior executives to strengthen the Group’s leadership team and to drive delivery of its new Growth, Transformation and Returns (GTR) strategy. Abena Osei-Poku joins as Regional Executive Anglophone West Africa and Managing Director Ecobank Ghana; Martin Miruka as Group...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU In a bid to maintain the integrity of the Ghanaian currency, the Bank of Ghana (BOG) has reiterated its commitment to enforcing the Clean Note Policy. Mr. Dominic Owusu, Director of Currency Management Department at the Bank of Ghana, emphasised the importance of this policy during a...
To mark International Women’s Day, Absa Bank’s Women’s Network Forum hosted a unique thought leadership event that celebrated the achievements of women and advanced the conversation on how to invest in women for the development of society. The event brought together influential voices, including the Chief Justice of Ghana, Her...
Absa Group reported a resilient set of results for 2023, delivered in an operating environment that was weaker than expected, particularly in South Africa where continued electricity supply disruptions, supply chain logistic issues and sticky inflation along with a higher interest rate environment weighed on growth prospects for customers...
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] In 2023, Ghana International Bank (GHIB) intermediated over US$8billion in payments for financial institutions in West Africa, solidifying its position as a key player in the region's financial landscape. This milestone was highlighted at a grand reception marking the bank's 65th anniversary, which underscored GHIB's...
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has successfully completed a comprehensive upgrade of its core banking system, signifying its dedication to enhancing operational efficiency, security, and customer service delivery. The new system incorporates state-of-the-art technologies that will streamline various banking processes, ultimately leading to a more seamless and responsive service for all...
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] Ecobank has pledged to remain a frontrunner in responsible waste disposal and conversion by promoting waste as a valuable resource. The commitment forms part of the bank's week-long celebration themed: ‘Promoting Sustainability Through Waste Transformation: The Ecobank Way,’ launched at its Head Office in Accra. Setting...
leveraging strategic location, expertise to address shortfall By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU ([email protected]) Ghana International Bank (GHIB), a cornerstone of West African trade finance for over 65 years, is stepping up efforts aimed at addressing the continent's substantial trade finance gap, estimated at US$80-100billion, says Chief Executive Officer, Dean Adansi. In...