As global markets continue to evolve and find ways of recovering from the general economic downturn, people are increasingly looking toward countries like Ghana for promising real estate investment opportunities. That’s according to Kojo Addo-Kufuor, Executive Head of Home Loans Business at First National Bank Ghana. He adds that in...
Banks being specialized enterprises are not distinct from any business form except for their roles as financial intermediaries. Underlying their unique functions, and behind their secured bricks and mortar infrastructures, banks operate as strategic enterprises navigating the same principles that underpin businesses across all industries. They share a common essence...
Greetings, dear readers! Today, let's embark on a journey to uncover the contrasting facets of Ghana's renowned hospitality – the welcoming smiles, the warm embraces, and the genuine spirit of communal support that reverberates through the nation. However, amid this picturesque façade lies a disheartening truth that merits reflection:...
This article on wealth creation as the 4th Horizon for Ghana’s Growth is intended to seed a review of the options Ghana has to create an economic transformation and interrogate some ideas for the recovery, development and transformation of Ghana’s economy. A transformation that moves finance, people and jobs...
In an insightful conversation between the B&FT’s Joshua Worlasi Amlanu and Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB), John Awuah, the state of the Ghanaian banking industry takes center stage. The dialogue delves into the transformative journey of the...
Young pupils who have so far taken part in FBNBank’s Junior Internship Programme have expressed their excitement about the programme, full of praise and grateful for the eye-opening experience. The Junior internship Programme was introduced to help mentor and guide young pupils in their future career development and choices. The...
Over the last century, Savings and Loans (S&L) institutions have been the backbone of the massive growth and economic development witnessed in the United States’ economy. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century, banking was still something only practised by those who had assets or wealth that needed...
Ecobank Ghana’s first half of 2023 financials reveal its return to profitability after the hit it took from the public debt restructuring, this was propelled by strong balance sheet growth and risk asset quality as well as increased liquidity. TOMA IMIRHE examines how the bank returned to its customary...
Bank of Africa - Ghana is a subsidiary of the Bank of Africa BMCE Group a pan-African banking conglomerate, headquartered in Morocco. The Bank of Africa Group has presence in 33 countries across Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia, and is a trustworthy partner for all its customers in...
In the ever-evolving landscape of the financial sector and agricultural advancements, the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has embarked on a journey to redefine banking and agribusiness financing. Under the guidance of the current Managing Director, Alhaji Alhassan Yakubu-Tali and his management team, ADB’s newly adopted Strategic Plan in 2023...