Aggrieved Customers of the defunct Gold Coast Fund Management have issued an ultimatum to government to release members’ locked up funds. They have given the government up to June 30, 2024 to respond to their concerns. Over 50,000 of customers have their investments locked up following the revocation of the company’s licence by the Securities […] The post Aggrieved
Fidelity Bank Ghana has been recognised by Ianmatsun Global Services at a ceremony held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel for its steadfast commitment to gender equality. The bank secured a coveted spot among the top 50 employers for gender equality in Ghana and achieving the prestigious distinction of Gender Equality Champion within the banking […] The post Fidelity
A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for helping an Islamist attacker who killed five people at a French Christmas market in December 2018. Audrey Mondjehi, 42, was convicted of obtaining a gun used by Cherif Chekatt, who shot and stabbed his victims in Strasbourg, north-eastern France. The pair were former prison […] The post Strasbourg shooting:
French President Emmanuel Macron Russia is running a disinformation campaign to undermine the Paris Olympics, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. At the inauguration of a new Olympic swimming centre, Read More... The post Russia Undermining Paris Olympics? appeared first on
Rev. Dr. Ezekiel, a purported trustee of approximately two acres of land belonging to the Department of Parks and Gardens near the Russian Embassy in Accra, has refuted allegations of employing land guards to protect the disputed land. He has threatened legal action against the director of the Department of Parks and Gardens, accusing him […] The post No
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Russia has now started calling for combined strategic partnership and international efforts to drastically address the complexities of rising insecurity and adopting a multilateral military force for countering terrorism in Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. An official statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry called for finding common solutions […] The post
Chiefs and constituents of Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti Region are pleading with the former Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Ing. Kwabena Owusu-Aduomi to contest the vacant parliamentary seat in the impending by-election. They have pledged their support for the former lawmaker, pointing to what they described as unprecedented, the level of developments he brought […] The post Ejisu
Tens of thousands of people have fled the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, to escape a surge in gang violence over the past weeks. United Nations figures suggest more than 53,000 left between 8-27 March. The UN is warning that the rural regions to which many have fled are not equipped to deal with such a large […] The post More than 50,000 flee Haiti capital after surge in gang violence
Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament for Madina, has criticized the union between a 63-year-old Ga priest and a 13-year-old girl, describing it as “condemnable”. The Ga priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, also known as Gborbu Wulomo, faced significant backlash when a video of his wedding ceremony with the young girl, Naa Okromo, became public. […] The post Gborbu
Francis Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament for Madina, has expressed doubts about the approval of additional Muslim Holidays in 2024 On December 14, 2023, Sosu proposed a bill to revise the Public Holidays Act 2001, Act 601, by introducing two more Islamic public holidays. These proposed holidays are Tashreeq (the day following the Eid-al-Adha […] The post Francis-Xavier
At the maiden edition of the Women in Business Dialogue series organised by the Business and Financial Times and held in Accra, the Sector Head, SME & Retail Banking at Zenith Bank, Gloria Cabutey-Adodoadji, urged businesswomen to leverage on the golden opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement to expand their reach […] The post Zenith
Once the new Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) policy becomes effective, it is expected to see approximately GH¢16.2billion – US$1.2 billion flow from banks to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). CRR is a rule set by central banks requiring commercial banks to keep a portion of their deposits – local and foreign currency – as cash […] The post Editorial:
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By Kwami AHIABENU ll Innovations thrive at the speed of interactive communication. Previously, most FinTech services were positioned in various silos; this is based on historical antecedents of banking where various banking services were intentionally built to be independent for several good reasons, including security concerns. Change took place, and systems began to talk to […] The post Powering
In a recent initiative to bolster economic resilience, Absa Bank Ghana has organized a seminar for its Business Banking clients focused on understanding and managing market risks effectively. The event, themed ‘Anticipate and Effectively Manage Market Risk’, aimed to provide insight into the current macroeconomic climate, highlighting potential market risks and outlining risk management solutions. […] The post
By Mansa NETTEY The third month of every year, March has become a canvas on which the pertinent issues of women empowerment and inclusion are laid bare and deliberated upon. There’s a flurry of initiatives aimed at investing in women and inspiring inclusion whiles the achievements of those who have accomplished impressive feats are heralded […] The post Investing
The Ghana International Bank (GHIB), a wholly Ghanaian-born bank incorporated in the United Kingdom, has launched its 65th anniversary celebration at the Kempinski Hotel, Gold Coast City, in Accra. Speaking at the launch, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana International Bank, Dean Adansi, emphasised the importance of learning from the 65 years of the bank’s […] The post
Fresh data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) shows banks still favour investments in government securities over and above extending credit to the private sector, meaning that businesses have access to less purchasing power in real terms. Governor Ernest Addison, in a press briefing for the 117th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings, revealed that compared […] The post Editorial:
Fidelity Bank Ghana, a leading advocate for financial inclusion, took a centre-stage role in empowering young minds at the 13th African Games. The bank sponsored the Youth Pavilion and as part of this initiative, Fidelity Bank’s Ag. Director of Retail Segments, Thomas Ishmael Adjei, delivered a powerful keynote address focused on equipping young people with […] The post
A few positives came from the recent friendlies of the Black Stars in Morocco. Despite the team failing to pick a win against Nigeria and Uganda, one of the bright sparks was seeing young players get an opportunity with the national team. Ebenezer Annan received a late call-up and replaced the injured Gideon Mensah in […] The post Throwing the light on newly inducted Black Stars first
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