The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat are getting ready to host African Heads of State, top business leaders, heads of international development institutions and DFIs, social change-makers and other Pan-African thought leaders at the next Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) in Ghana from January 25-27, 2024. The theme […] The post

This article delves into the burgeoning concept of Employee Value Banking (EVB) and its potential to revolutionise micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana. By integrating bespoke banking services into the very fabric of employment, EVB offers a unique platform for enhancing financial inclusion and bolstering the economic backbone provided by the MSME sector. […] The post

The recent decline in consumer inflation has triggered a notable shift in the Treasury market, significantly influencing rates and reshaping investor sentiments. The unexpected plummet in headline inflation from 35.2 percent in October to 26.4 percent in November 2023 has led to a ripple-effect across the markets, particularly impacting T-bill yields and market dynamics. This […] The post Treasury

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has hailed the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for its pivotal role in safeguarding the nation’s financial stability and spearheading economic resurgence. Speaking at the BoG’s end-of-year cocktail event, the President extolled the institution’s remarkable performance over the past years, particularly amid adversities like the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic upheavals. […] The post

Technology represents the best bet to outsmart the complex schemes employed by criminals to launder billions annually, President and Provost at the Academic City University College, Professor Fred McBagonluri, has said. For decades, the fight against money laundering has been a game of cat and mouse, with criminals constantly innovating new ways to clean their […] The post Tech

United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Limited has cut sod for construction works on its head office at West Cantonment, Accra. The new facility, when completed, seeks to move the bank’s current head office to its own building; and will emphasise UBA Ghana’s vision of the future of banking. The design of the eight-floor grade-A building […] The post UBA cuts sod

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has urged the public to opt for the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) since it is more convenient, safe and affordable. The authority, again, stressed the need for people to adhere to safety measures in LPG usage to avoid gas-related explosions and resultant injuries and deaths. The Head of the Department […] The post NPA

bags GH¢9.4million profit before tax gets BoG’s approval to pay dividend climaxes 40th anniversary celebrations Atwima Kwanwoma Rural Bank PLC, at Pakyi No2 in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region, has recorded yet another remarkable operational performance in the 2022 year under review. Profit & dividend The bank recorded a profit before tax […] The post Atwima