The evolution of financial technology (fintech) innovations in Africa is not in a vacuum. It is on the back of a historical financial service industry with tried and tested, regulated, and developed service providers – traditional banks that have provided financial services in various forms over time.
The need to...
…….the ESG imperative, a Social Contract or Business performance narrative?
Climate risks are on the rise globally due to an increased propensity for drought, wildfires, flood events and landslides. As such governments are increasingly prioritizing policy solutions that will support an economic transition to mitigate the impact of climate change...
Reinsurance is basically an insurance protection for insurance companies after they have taking up risks from the insured (individuals, corporation and government). Reinsurance is a specialized form of insurance transacted between professionals.
A legal definition of reinsurance was given by Lord Mansfield in the case of Delver v. Barnes (1807)...
The narrative that underpins the current global economic system is in the midst of a transformative plot twist. Since the end of World War II, the so-called liberal international order has been premised on the free flow of goods, capital, and finance, but this arrangement now seems increasingly anachronistic.
Every...
…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...
“A sin against a brother or sister is an offence against the gods.” – Akan proverb
Ever since Karl Marx, the German philosopher and economist, wrote in his work ‘A Contribution to the Critique of Hegel's Philosophy of Right’ that “religion is the opium of the people”, many from the...
Communication is the solvent of all problems and is the foundation for personal development –Peter Shepherd
Prolific American playwright and essayist Arthur Miller once described a newspaper as a nation in dialogue with itself. More importantly, the quality of dialogue helps shape the country's future. Indeed, it is difficult to...
Underlying every relationship, professional or business is the commitment to share information or documents which advance the purpose for the formation of such relationships.
However, a disclosing party may expect a receiving party to keep some disclosed information either in the form of proprietary information, trade secrets, financial statements, operational...
Efficient public policy implementation is critical for Ghana's development agenda. Public policy aims to address social, economic and political issues by establishing laws, regulations, and guidelines that enable the government to achieve specific goals. While public policy is essential, it is equally important to ensure its efficient implementation to...