Ghana has been ranked the most attractive market for trade and investment out of the 16 West African counties, according to the Fitch Solutions Operational Risk Index. With a Trade and Investment Risk score of 50.9 out of 100, Ghana outperforms the West Africa average of 36.4 and ranks at...
Corporate issuers on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) have increased issuances by raising about GH¢2.9billion as of end April 2022 in fresh capital compared to the same period last year, data from the Ghana Stock Exchange have shown. Per the available data - out of the eight issuers on...
Instead of expecting host countries to bend their long-held cultures and values, multinational companies investing in Africa have been urged to adjust culturally to the norms and traditions of their hosts. Adjusting to the culture and traditions of host countries, according to Sir Nigel Boardman - a retired Senior Partner...
Indigenous auto giant, Tanink Ghana Ltd., was the big winner at the 4th edition of the JP Ghana Auto Awards held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra, sweeping three prestigious awards. Touted as the only thriving wholly-owned Ghanaian automobile company, Tanink Ghana was adjudged the Indigenous Auto Company...
Farouk Khailann, Global Chamber of Business Leaders’ Secretary-General has been appointed as International Partner by the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF), a global platform that provides funding opportunities to entrepreneurs and businesses. The appointment means Mr. Khailann will now represent Ghana at the Grand Assembly of the World Business...
The President's recent visit to the Northern Region left in its wake fulfilled promises made to the Chiefs of then Northern Region in the run up to the 2016 general elections. Our region as well as those that were carved out of the former Northern Region (North East and...
Miriam Maku Amissah, Head of Client Experience-Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS), has encouraged Ghanaians to embrace responsible investment to further nation building. Speaking at a cocktail session hosted by the bank at the 3rd Mobile Technology for Development seminar held at Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel, Accra, Miriam Aku Amissah...
Ventures Platform, an African early-stage investment fund that supports startup companies on the continent, has announced the closure of a first tranche of US$40 million, to invest in market-creating innovations. With the completion of this transaction, a second component of the fund is due to take place in early 2022...
Emerging markets see increasing share of global agri-tech deals despite investment slump Improved supply chains enable smallholder farmers to increase market reach Artificial intelligence and digital solutions help farmers optimise resource use Financial support and digital networks essential to building climate resilience Even as global funding levels drop, agri-tech...
Retirement planning now – II Retirement planning is simply defining your pension income for ‘tomorrow’ with deliberate actions and decisions necessary to achieve same. In many developing economies, pension is dreaded by many. In the case of Ghana, research indicates that only 2 out of every 100 Ghanaians retire financially...