The fastest-growing bank, OmniBSIC Bank, has emerged stronger in the aftermath of the debt restructuring program, with an impressive performance that resulted in one of the biggest profitability ratios in the banking sector last year. The bank’s profit rose by 218 percent to GH¢150.6 million in 2023, indicating a significant turnaround from the loss suffered […] The post OmniBSIC
April 13, 2024 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will […] The post Full
The Government is seeking to plug the revenue gap created as a result of the abandoned VAT on electricity with a tax on the foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians. At the beginning of the year, the government introduced a value-added tax on electricity, however, it was forced to abandon the initiative following a public backlash. […] The post Govt
Two men were reported dead and three injured when some Kplejoo groups clashed with the Navy at Tema Newtown during the final procession of the Kplejoo festival. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) reports that as part of the festival, the groups on the evening of last Friday, went on their usual annual procession throughout the … The post 2 dead, 3 injured in Navy, Kplejoo appeared first on Ghanaian
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has handed over 14 out of the 182 containers of locked-up pharmaceutical products needed in the fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis to the Ministry of Health. The essential medical commodities, including antiretroviral drugs for HIV patients, were stuck at the Tema port for almost a year due to the … The post GRA
The fastest-growing bank, OmniBSIC Bank, has emerged stronger in the aftermath of the debt restructuring programme, with an impressive performance that resulted in one of the biggest profitability ratios in the banking sector last year. The bank’s profit rose by 218 percent to GH¢150.6 million in 2023, indicating a significant turnaround from the loss suffered […] The post OmniBSIC
Ghana is expected to receive about US$360 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following a staff-level agreement reached between the government and staff of the Fund. However, this agreement, which is on the second review of the country’s economic programme under the US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility arrangement, is subject to IMF’s management approval … The post IMF
The Minister of National Security, Mr Albert Kan- Dapaah, has advocated homegrown initiatives in curbing security threats in West Africa. Mr Kan-Dapaah stressed that developments in West Africa were “emblematic of the chaos and crisis” that had characterised the world in the past decade; the magnitude of which remains unprecedented since the end of the … The post Support
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, over the weekend launched an endowment fund for the Anglican University College of Technology (ANGUTECH) with a call on adherents of the Anglican faith and public-spirited individuals to contribute to the fund. The fund, which seeks to raise a minimum of $2 million, is to support the recapitalisation of … The post President
Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank, reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs during the Women in Business Dialogue Series hosted by the Business and Financial Times. Nana Esi Idun-Arkhurst, Divisional Director, Retail & Business Banking at Fidelity Bank, delivered impactful insights at the event, emphasizing the importance of cultivating investor-ready businesses and Fidelity’s commitment […] The post
To position Ghana as a leading force in blockchain utilisation, development and talent cultivation to address pressing societal needs, Eric Annan – alongside a dedicated founding team – embarked on a transformative journey to establish the Blockchain Builders Association of Ghana (BBAG). In just under seven months, BBAG has achieved remarkable milestones, showcasing its unwavering […] The post
The Second Vice Chairman for the Ejisu Constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Kwabena Boateng, emerged victorious as the Party’s Parliamentary Candidate ahead of the upcoming general election. He polled 394 votes in the Saturday’s primary, outperforming his closest competitor, Helena Mensah, who garnered 302 votes, with Yaa Akyemaa Aboagye trailing with 229 … The post Kwabena
Mr. Asomaning, Dr. Serebour exchanging pleasantries Stanbic Bank Ghana has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) to introduce financial care packages tailored to Read More... The post Stanbic Bank, GMA Sign
IMF, BoG and Finance Ministry officials after the press conference Ghana has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the second review of the country’s Read More... The post IMF 2nd Review: Govt Reaches Staff-Level
“Banking is transforming. What a bank will be in 2030 is going to be significantly different from what a bank has been for the past few hundred years.” …Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth Quickening the Pace of Digital Banking Last week we examined some critical training needs that financial institutions can help bridge […] The post
…Are we ready? By Daniel Sarkodie DUAH Just a little more than five years ago, technology started to focus on changing the insurance industry. Even though insurance is super important for the world to grow and expand, it was slower to use new technology compared to other industries. This means that while other industries were […] The post Could insurtech overtake
By Gordon ADOMDZA (Dr) The sub-Saharan African region is set to power the next phase of global population growth. According to Foresight Africa (2020), 8 out of 10 fastest-growing countries will be in the region by 2030. This situation will intensify the demand for meaningful work, with more qualified graduates competing for limited job opportunities. […] The post Entrepreneuring
…The power of exceptional customer experience “Often times consumers, clients, and customers are not just buying a product or service, they are buying an experience, a feeling, a perception, a person (YOU)” – Bernard Kelvin Clive Agyemang responded in Pidgin English, “Now the system spoil o, every small business owner thinks say dem be bossu, […] The post
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has stated that in Ghana’s recent history, the country has not been able to successfully implement a programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in an election year without derailment. However, he has assured that the government and the central bank are committed to changing […] The post In
Francis Tomore Boi, a renowned Tax Analyst, has endorsed the government’s initiative to tax the foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians as a strategic move to address the revenue shortfall resulting from the abandoned VAT on electricity. He described this as a smart move by the government. His comments are on the back of the government’s […] The post Taxing
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