how BoG's new move would allow consumers to switch bank accounts What is the most effective solution to poor service, mis-selling, and the seeming lack of concern by banks toward the most pressing needs of their customers; those whose hard-earned savings constitute the chunk of their funds? Simple....
All is set for this year’s UMB Bank Accra Open golf stroke play competition, officials of the Bank and host Club, Achimota Golf Club have said. The four-day golf event (72 Hole), the biggest on the capital’s calendar forms part of UMB 45th anniversary year-long celebration. Achimota Golf Club captain Mr...
The first quarter of 2018 has seen a sharp decline in market prices for cryptocurrencies. The trend had been downward until recently. This has been a very long bear market for most crypto enthusiasts but has given many people the opportunity to buy cryptocurrencies and hold in their bags....
The Ghana Fintech and Payments Association (GFPA) has thrown its support behind the eCedi Hackathon, being led by the Bank of Ghana and supported by EMTECH; under the theme ‘Unlock the Future of Digital Finance with a Digital Cedi’. This initiative seeks to revolutionize Ghana's payment infrastructure and drive financial...
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GCB Bank PLC has held a seminar to build the capacity of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with primary focus on the crucial role of digital tools in enhancing business operations in today’s competitive world. The seminar themed ‘Empowering Growth: Optimizing People and Resources for the Digital Era’ was also...
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, has expressed optimism that private sector credit will pick up as the signs of an economic rebound are positive after the ravages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to him, the policies introduced in the throes of the pandemic...
Vice President Dr. Mahamudou Bawumia has issued a clarion call to stakeholders of the digital economy to increase their collaborative efforts, saying it is non-negotiable if Ghana is to achieve its goal of being the focal point of digitalisation in the region. According to him, while a strong regulatory regime...
Fidelity Bank Ghana, the nation's largest privately-owned financial institution, has once again demonstrated its unyielding commitment to social responsibility and community support. The bank has generously contributed GH¢100,000 worth of essential relief items to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to assist victims affected by the recent water spillage...
Bayport Savings and Loans has expressed its support in the fight against COVID-19 by donating test kits and Personal Protection Equipment, toiletries and boxes of water worth GH¢100,000 to selected hospitals across Ghana. Bayport’s donation to these hospitals seeks to complement government’s efforts to improve availability and accessibility of PPE...