By Samuel Sam
The maiden edition of the Inclusive Finance and Impact Investment Forum (IFIIF) - which addresses the critical challenges of financial inclusion and investment accessibility for women-led agribusinesses in northern Ghana - has been held at Tamale, Northern Region, from 21st to 23rd August 2024.
Organised by the Mennonite...
By Samuel LARTEY ( Prof.) [email protected]
Ghana's economic trajectory has been a subject of intense scrutiny and debate, particularly in the face of mounting debt and fiscal challenges. The stakes are high as the government prepares to launch its Eurobond Debt Exchange Program.
This initiative, aimed at restructuring approximately $13 billion...
GCB Bank recorded strong profit growth in the first half of 2024 (1H 2024) compared to the same period in 2023.
This strong performance was primarily driven by a significant increase in customer deposits year-to-date (YTD), coupled with dedicated efforts at optimising operational efficiency.
The 1H 2024 financial performance results from...
By Buertey Francis BORYOR
Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have been urged to strengthen their governance structures, enhance risk management, and adhere to the regulatory framework set by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to better serve the country’s informal sector.
According to Elsie Addo Awadze, Second Deputy Governor- BoG, who said this, in...
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU
The emergence of domestic credit rating agencies will serve as a key driver for the Ghana's domestic debt market's growth - particularly in the corporate sector, according to Augustine Simons, Head-Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) at Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).
Speaking at a recent Breakfast Seminar...
Atta Gyan, Deputy Managing Director at Fidelity Bank, highlighted the potential of green bonds to drive sustainable development and attract new investors to Ghana’s financial market.
His remarks were delivered at the maiden ACI Financial Markets Conference, a prestigious event that convened industry leaders, regulators, and policymakers to discuss the...
Despite the remarkable digital transformation happening in this era, financial literacy continues to be a significant challenge throughout Africa, including Ghana.
While there have been advancements, a considerable number of individuals still lack basic financial literacy and the access to vital banking services.
This gap shows the pressing need for holistic...
The CEO and Managing Director of Sanlam Allianz Life Insurance Ghana, Tawiah Ben-Ahmed, has promised that the merger of Sanlam and Allianz Insurance is set to revolutionize the insurance industry in Ghana and Africa.
He said the brand promise of SanlamAllianz is to offer a service experience that is unmatched...
CedisPay, a financial services provider, is set to unveil its Financial Wellbeing Budget App on September 1, 2024.
The innovative app aims to revolutionise personal finance management, offering a comprehensive platform for users to track expenses, manage budgets, and achieve their financial goals.
The CEO and Founder of CedisPay, Emmanuel Akrong,...
SA retail portfolio improves
Anticipates improvement in 2nd-half earnings
2024 interim results salient points
Revenue increased 3percent to R53.7 billion
Operating costs increased 8percent to R28.3 billion
Cost-to-income ratio increased to 52.7percent from 50.6percent
Pre-provision profit declined 1percent to R25.4 billion
Impairments charge in line with prior year
Headline...