…The Relationship Manager
“Get closer than ever to your customers. So close that you tell them what they need well before they realize it themselves.”….. Steve Jobbs
Dear Readers, how did you find the extracts from my first article published more than ten years ago? Funny, but its real. Its interesting that...
By Barry EICHENGREEN
For precisely three years, the economics profession has been collectively fixated on inflation. February 2021, exactly 36 months ago, was the last time consumer-price-index inflation in the United States (all items, 12-month percentage change) was at or below the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.
This recent episode of above-target...
Over the years, the threat landscape has evolved into a dynamic and complex ecosystem as our world becomes increasingly interconnected. The threat landscape refers to the ever-evolving panorama of potential cyber threats and dangers with which individuals, organisations and governments are confront in the digital realm at any given...
By Korsi DZOKOTO
Ghana's economy is at a critical juncture, grappling with severe challenges including a soaring policy rate of 30%, the repercussions of a domestic debt exchange, and the complexities of unresolved external debt restructuring.
These hurdles are further illuminated by the latest figures released by the Bank of Ghana,...
By Juliet ETEFE
In the bustling streets of Ghana, amid the daily hustle and bustle, lies a haven for young minds - Cilla's Daycare Center. Founded by the dynamic and energetic entrepreneur, Priscilla Naa Anyama Attuquaye, this establishment is more than just a business venture; it's a testament to passion,...
Welcome to the concluding article on how bankers can cretae an effective risk management system with security guards.
The Dangers surrounding the few Bad Nuts among Security Guards
Let us look at some of the dangers that a few bad nuts facing similar situations can put the institution into. For purposes...
The success of any country is dependent on the collective behaviour of the nation. Generally, the people's work commitment, attitude, and hard work help determine their financial profile. However, it’s difficult to determine what should be the direction of efforts.
Here we present a secret recipe for leading Africa to...
CREDIT INSURANCE
In the intricate ballet of the business world, sustaining a harmonious flow between trade receivables and ensuring that the cash flow remains uncompromised is pivotal. In this delicate dance, credit insurance takes centre stage, acting as a formidable shield against the potential pitfalls of non-payment and unforeseen financial...
…the social effect of queues on service experience
Hungarian-born British humourist, George Mikes, is credited with this quote, “An Englishman, even if he is alone, forms an orderly queue of one.” What Mikes was trying to say was that the English love to queue. But one can say the same...
A bond is typical fixed-income security that offers a fixed or guaranteed rate of return to the investor over a specified period of time. Nevertheless, the risk and return characteristics of individual bond investments vis-a-vis bond mutual funds are not the same. Depending on the peculiar investment objectives, some...