The amount of gasoline consumption has increased significantly the world over with the United States’ Energy Information Administration (EIA) projecting that global liquid fuel consumption could reach an average of 100.3 million barrels per day (b/d) in the first quarter of 2020. Although this would translate into increased revenue mobilisation for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), […] The post Goil
Engen Ghana Limited (EGL) then an affiliate of Engen Petroleum Limited (EPL), South Africa) has now been acquired by Mocoh Ghana. Mocoh Ghana completed this transactions with Engen Holdings (Pty) Limited to acquire 100% of the shares of Engen Ghana. Mocoh Ghana is an affiliate of Restorn Energy, a Ghanaian company (55%) and the Mocoh […] The post Engen Ghana Limited appeared first on
What do you want to achieve with your investments? A house? Retirement? Child’s Education? Vacation? Wedding? Whatever you would like to achieve, your dreams can be turned into reality by investing in the UMB Balanced Fund. The financial services sector was shaken by the clean-up exercise jointly undertaken by two major regulatory bodies, Bank of […] The post Want
Investing is one of the surest ways of accumulating wealth. Investments are good for personal reasons and on the national level, they are good for sustainable wealth creation and eradication of poverty. Government and investment houses have all done their bits to encourage people to invest. However, investor confidence has dwindled in Ghana for the […] The post The
Investment in our part of the world is sadly seen by the majority of people as the preserve of the aged. It is widely believed that one ought to have fun whiles young and only prepare “retirement” investment when we attain the age of 50 years and beyond. Matt Duczemiski in his article titled “Why […] The post Starting early is ideal. Starting late is equally good
I believe we are all well and staying safe under these “abnormal” Covid-19 times! In this article, I will be looking at lifestyle and its impact on our personal financial goals and how we can readjust to be financially independent. Many of us have great aspirations and financial goals that we have been chasing after […] The post Aligning your lifestyle to financial
Licensed Fund Managers must prove their value to the economy by working with the Government to accelerate the country’s Post-Covid recovery, says Ben Ewusie, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Ashfield Investment Managers Ltd (AIM). This will also help rebuild the confidence required for the sector after a period of turbulence. Over the past couple of […] The post Ashfield
By Beacon Credit Rating Agency In this publication, we provide public information and education on the origins of credit rating, meaning of credit rating, providers of credit rating service, importance of credit rating, what credit rating does not constitute, and role of credit rating in the capital market. Origins of credit rating The first credit […] The post All you need
FBNBank has signalled that it remains focused on ensuring that the Bank’s customers are successful by placing them at the heart of its business and ensuring that they benefit fully from the Bank’s support. This commitment was reiterated by FBNBank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Victor Yaw Asante to the Bank’s customers at […] The post Customers
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), in partnership with United Nations’ Development Programme’s (UNDP) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Impact, and Global Investor for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance, has launched the SDG Investment Platform in the country. The platform will serve as an additional tool in the provision of market intelligence on investment opportunities in Ghana […] The post GIPC,
… stronger regulation in the offing The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has begun processes to properly regulate activities in the fishing industry as a means to better protect lives and enhance the livelihoods of players in the sector. As a result, the GMA is working assiduously on ratification of the Cape Town Agreement (CTA) and […] The post Maritime Authority
Several workers continue to be deliberately exploited by employers, which is a clear violation of tenets of the 1992 constitution and the Labour Act 651 (2003), Morgan Ayawine, Deputy General Secretary in charge of Operations of Industrial and Commercial Union-Ghana (ICU-Ghana) has noted. Speaking at the Eastern Regional conference of the union in Koforidua as […] The post ICU
President of the Institute of Directors Ghana, Rockson Dogbegah, is advocating good corporate governance in order to change the conduct of businesses in Ghana for the better. The need to place emphasis on getting quality people to be in charge of affairs for good corporate governance, according to him, is critical. Addressing a virtual induction […] The post IoD-GH pushes for
Researchers from the United Nations University World Institute of Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) and the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, Legon conducted a survey with more than 600 workers in different cities throughout Ghana to assess the immediate and near-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on labour market outcomes. […] The post New
The National Insurance Commission (NIC) has commended Allianz Insurance for partnering UBA Ghana on bancassurance to help improve the distribution of insurance products in the country. Speaking at the media launch in Accra, Deputy Commissioner of the Commission Mr. Michael Andoh said Allianz Insurance and UBA are globally respected brands in their respective industries, and […] The post NIC
…A Political Economy Analysis with Policy Recommendations The Education sector in Ghana has been a key driver for the country’s economic and social development since the 1950s. The quest for politicians to improve quality and or access to education has led to various reforms that have contributed to either increasing or decreasing the access to […] The post Why
The START Column Pointers from the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) A company is a creation of statute implying that its form, operation and continued existence are prescriptions of law. All aspects of company formation and management are also regulated by law. However, the primary company law regulation – the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) […] The post In whose interest
– the impact of galamsey on agriculture Ghana’s position as the shining star in Africa is in no doubt. As the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence, the country has earned for itself a good image. However, there is a question of sustainability for this great image. Years of systemic and poor implementation […] The post Trading ‘green gold’
Selling is what makes the world of commerce work. Without sales, businesses cannot grow and people with needs cannot get what they want. Salespeople connect people with products and services which meet their needs. Now selling is a science as much as it is an art. To become master salesman, you need to adopt an […] The post What top salespeople know that makes them successful
I find it interesting that my journey through corporate Ghana has always been at the forefront. For some reason, I have always found myself facing the customer, in one capacity or another. Anyone who came across me in those early days would attest to the fact that I was the quintessential sales and customer service […] The post The Presenter’s Paradox: When Less is More appeared
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