In a recent article authored by Ghana's Minister for Finance Ken Ofori-Atta, there was a resolute expression of support for the Bank of Ghana (BoG). This endorsement comes amid the backdrop of pressing economic concerns in Ghana, including excess money supply by the Bank of Ghana, which resulted in...
Valuation refers to an estimation of the worth of something. In the language of finance, valuation is looked at as a god-complex. However, Maser Group’s CEO, Prateek Suri views valuation as not just a number but a process. Herein, we take a look at Prateek’s insight on valuation and...
Part I Passing through the Sogakope market, Accra-bound, I felt the need to buy some loaves of bread for those back home who were sure to ask, ‘What did you bring? What did you bring?!’ No sooner had I gotten out of the car into the market than a mad man,...
While the fate of Christians in the middle east and their trials and tribulations often make the media, tough times lie ahead for the Christians of the Zhejiang province in eastern China. The region has endured demolition of hundreds of crosses and even churches since 2014. And now the country’s...
Data protection in the 21st Century has evolved to become a global concern of increasing complexity, driven by the exponential growth in valuable information that must be safeguarded from corruption or compromise. This complexity is worsened by the global exchange and processing of data, which transcend institutional, national, and...
The foundation of financial success for businesses Bookkeeping and record-keeping are the unsung heroes of financial management for businesses. Whether you're running a small start-up or managing a larger enterprise, mastering the basics of maintaining accurate financial records, tracking transactions and organising financial documents is essential for tax compliance,...
Last week’s article focused on how war ranks as the top political risk, according to the 2023 Allianz Risk Barometer. The current article is still on the Allianz Risk Barometer, but with a focus on the impact of climate change on the environment and livelihoods. Climate change remains in...
Africa's insurance industry is at a crossroads, grappling with numerous challenges such as low penetration rates, legacy systems and macroeconomic issues. However, amid these challenges lie significant opportunities for growth and transformation. InsurTech - integrating technology into insurance services - presents an innovative solution to many of these problems....
Author: Dr. Suzy Akpene Puplampu Reviewer: Prof. Adelaide N.A. Kastner The year was 1973 and the month September. Guess the date? It was the 12th. She was named ‘Aku’ as she made her grand entry into this world on a Wednesday. A-a-a-a-a-kpe-ne-e-e-e-e! Deep motherly love reverberated through the syllables of the name...
Advancement in technology is improving business processes and requires organizations to prepare for new and emerging ones. In respect of that, any organization which decides to migrate to a new technology will usually re-evaluate its existing Information Technology (IT) systems and processes to identify the areas for improvement. The...

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