Access Bank, Africa’s leading commercial bank, has announced the launch of The Power of 100 Africa initiative, aimed at honoring women driving change across various sectors in Africa.
Building on the success of the 2015 Power of 100 book, which celebrated influential Nigerian women, this expanded project will highlight remarkable...
…as central bank inaugurates new headquarters
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU
President Nana Akufo-Addo has praised the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for its unwavering commitment to sound monetary and financial policies, which have been instrumental in fostering economic stability and growth.
Speaking at the Bank’s new headquarters' inauguration in Accra, the president highlighted...
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The Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) intervention in the foreign exchange (FX) market has helped the cedi record gains against its major trading partners after weeks of sustained depreciation.
The local currency appreciated 0.8 percent week-on-week (w/w) against the US dollar, 2.12 percent w/w against the British pound...
...bags five others
Amenfiman Rural Bank PLC at Wasa Akropong in the Wasa Amenfi East Municipality in the Western Region has been adjudged the Overall Best Rural Bank in Ghana for the 2022/2023 financial years.
The bank won additional five awards, making six in total -- all in one event at the...
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent of the pan-African Ecobank Group, has opened the market at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to celebrate the successful issuance of its US$400 million Senior Unsecured Eurobond on the London Stock Exchange main market.
According to the CEO of Ecobank Group, Jeremy Awori, the successful...
The pursuit of enjoyment often seems intertwined with spending money. As the middle class grows and consumer culture expands, it's easy to fall into the trap of equating happiness with expensive outings, the latest gadgets, or designer clothes. However, the art of finding joy in frugality goes beyond prudent...
Republic Bank has announced the inauguration of its Techiman branch to a new, modern, and spacious location, now rebranded as the Premier Branch.
This relocation reflects the bank’s commitment to delivering enhanced banking experiences and tailored financial solutions to the Techiman community and beyond.
The grand event was attended by distinguished...
In a ground-breaking initiative toward environmental responsibility, the nation’s largest indigenous bank, GCB Bank PLC, has leveraged cutting-edge innovation to propel its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goal.
Leading this charge is the SWIFT Register application, an innovative tool crafted by the Bank’s dedicated Technology team, highlighting commitment to sustainable progress.
This...
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a crucial focus for organisations globally, underscoring the importance of responsible corporate citizenship.
Leading this effort is FirstBank, whose corporate responsibility and sustainability (CR&S) agenda takes a comprehensive approach, integrating corporate responsibility with sustainability initiatives to drive long-lasting community impacts.
FirstBank’s CR&S framework centres on...
According to research commissioned by the Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) between 2019 and 2020, demand for venture capital in Ghana far exceeds the current supply.
For instance, the SME sector requires around US$15billion to meet its financing needs - a stark contrast to the US$70million available in venture capital...