Bankers’ risk appetite determination is a topic most people find it hard to appreciate. I find it a favourite topic to examine students of bank risk management in this area as part of my desire to illuminate the factors behind most banks’ strategic initiatives.
How many times have non-bankers not...
StacAi, a financial trust infrastructure, has been appointed as technology partner for developing the Ghana Integrated Financial Ecosystem (GIFE) in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
This strategic partnership aims to revolutionise the financial landscape and foster cross-border financial...
RightCard Payment Services Limited (LemFi) is proud to announce that it has obtained approval from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to resume its remittance services to Ghana with some of its approved partners. This is consistent with RightCard’s (LemFi) commitment to providing secure and efficient services while complying with...
the loans officer
"It is an axiom nowadays that no bank fails for lack of capital; unprofitable lending is always the underlying cause." -- James Grant, author of Money of the Mind: Borrowing and Lending in America from the Civil War to Michael Milken
Loans – The necessary evil
Banks are licensed...
…Delving into the cross-border Fintech landscape
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial technology, Onafriq is at the forefront, championing the vision of a borderless world for financial transactions. This ambitious goal aims to simplify cross-border payments, making them as effortless as local calls.
In the heart of this revolution is Ghana,...
Absa is proud to announce its continued recognition as a Top Employer by the prestigious Top Employer Institute for the third consecutive year, across five markets - including Ghana, Zambia, Botswana, Kenya, and South Africa. This certification confirms the bank’s commitment to creating an aspirational workplace as well as...
Access Bank Ghana Plc has opened a new branch at the Bright International Industrial hub in Afienya, bringing banking services closer to customers in the industrial hub and its environs. This is in pursuance of the bank’s strategic objective of enhancing customer experience and satisfaction for the over-100 medium...
Fidelity Bank Ghana, the country's largest privately-owned bank, concluded the festive season with a heartwarming display of generosity through its Employee Volunteering Programme (EVP). Under this programme, over 300 staff members engaged in impactful nationwide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives; combining time, financial resources and personal involvement to uplift...
rallies lenders toward affordable long-term credit
President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged banks and other financial institutions to support government's efforts to boost the economy and support local businesses through providing affordable long-term credit.
"The major challenge to local businesses in our space remains access to capital, largely due to...
The Head of Client Coverage at Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS), Desmond Bredu, has underscored the importance of having investments for young people.
Speaking at the Smart Start Finance Series – Start the Year Right Conference 2024 held at the Stanbic Incubator, Mr. Bredu advised participants that it is necessary...