The Managing Director of FBNBank, Victor Yaw Asante, has stated that although we would like to wish COVID-19 away, it however offers unique opportunities for the development of Ghana’s economy in the pandemic era which we must take advantage of.
Speaking at the maiden edition of the B&FT’s Money Summit...
Sanitation is a development concern in Ghana, and there have been several efforts by governments and development partners to help address sanitation challenges. The solution has been varied, with government and donors using several strategies to improve access to toilets for poor and low-income communities.
UNICEF, as part of its...
Researchers at Standard Bank, parent company of Stanbic Bank Ghana, have said Ghana’s economy is expected to exceed initial growth forecast growing by 7.3% this year. In its May 2021 edition of the African Markets Revealed (AMR) report, the Standard Bank mentions that despite the devastating effects of the...
Young people have been advised to be intentional about their growth in making the right career choices. According to experts, young people should consider current and future employment opportunities available when making a career choice.
These were some of the key highlights shared by a two-member panel of human resource...
Banks’ cautiousness in lending to private sector to support the economic recovery process post COVID-19, hinges on the framework of collateral processing and recovery, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FBN Bank, Victor Yaw Asante, has said.
According to him, the lack of a collateral tracing system that allows for...
Shareholders of GCB Bank are to enjoy a 25 per cent increase in dividend payment over the 2019 dividend payment.
Following a sterling performance in the 2020 financial year, the Board of the Bank has recommended a dividend payment of GHc0.25 per share, representing a 25 percent increase on 2019.
According...
The Managing Director of Absa Bank Ghana, Abena Osei-Poku, has been named as one of Africa’s 50 Most Influential Female Corporate Leaders. The announcement was made by Leading Ladies Africa, a women-focused non-profit organization based in sub-Saharan Africa that is committed to promoting leadership and excellence among African women.
The...
...says gradual reorientation crucial to post-pandemic prosperity
Contrary to the perception that the transaction cost for listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is too high, particularly for Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs), the Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange, Ekow Afedzie, has suggested that cultural leanings surrounding ownership...
Despite the negative impact of COVID-19 on global economies, some investment analysts in Ghana have disclosed that the situation helped bring back confidence in the investment market as more players switched to digital channels to invest their funds.
According to data from the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), investment in the...
…despite channeling huge resources into gov’t bills
Although data show banks have developed a high taste for lending to government, industry players say the sector is ready to support businesses get back on their feet despite the risk in doing so.
According to the banking sector report (March 2021) published by...