…assessing the goals of regulators and innovators in promoting fintech innovations
A lot has been said and is still being discussed about the benefits and disadvantages of the disruptive Financial Technology (Fintech) innovations and era. Emerging at the center of these discussions is how new means of access to financial...
In today's globalised world, the need for swift and secure payments of goods and services has become more important than ever. SWIFT payments have emerged as a reliable and efficient way to make payments within and across borders, and they have become a preferred option for many consumers and...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an investment in a risk-sharing facility worth US$77million for the Bank Of Africa Group (BOA), at a ceremony held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The investment aims to ease access to finance for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), including businesses in fragile and conflict-affected...
The startup ecosystem in Ghana has been growing steadily in recent years, with a number of initiatives aimed at supporting and promoting the development of new businesses. One of such initiatives is the Ghana Startup-Investor Connect; spearheaded by the Ghana Startup Network, which seeks to connect entrepreneurs with resources,...
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of any economy and their success is essential for overall economic growth. However, raising capital can be a significant challenge for these businesses, and many of them turn to the financial market for investment options. While high-risk financial market instruments can...
Social media has become a powerful tool for businesses to reach out to customers and promote their products and services. However, social media marketing is not without its challenges. There are many mistakes that businesses can make when it comes to social media marketing, and these mistakes can be...
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have long been the backbone of the global economy. They are the engine that drives innovation, job creation, and economic growth. However, SMEs are facing new challenges in the wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is marked by the emergence of artificial intelligence...
The Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Abena Amoah, has called on more female-owned businesses to get listed on the Ghana Alternative Market (GAX) so as to raise capital for expansion.
Although established in 2013, GAX has only six companies listed since its inception as a plethora of...
Nine Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Western Region have graduated under SNV GrEEn Incubation project ‘cohort three and four’ at Duapa Werkspace, ‘a training hub’ in Takoradi.
The GrEEn project focuses on addressing the root cause of irregular migration by supporting sustainable and climate resilient businesses as well...
…the story behind Abukay Cuisine
The COVID-19 pandemic's shock has had a significant effect on businesses, compelling many to employ strategies, including having to decrease staff hours, wages, and in some cases, laying off employees. But as they saying goes ‘in every situation, even the worst of them, something positive...