Commercial Banks

The Managing Director of Absa Bank Ghana, Abena Osei-Poku has been recognized as a top corporate personality in the country at the 6th Ghana Women of the Year Honours recently organized by Glitz Africa. Mrs. Osei-Poku was among 13 remarkable women from diverse fields who were celebrated at the awards …

Fidelity Bank Ghana in partnership with MDF West Africa has initiated a trade roadshow focused on training Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The various subject matters covered included international trade payment methods and their associated risks; opportunities available in the international trade business, and understanding the Integrated Customs Management …

The Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has temporarily closed down its branch at Spintex in Accra. The bank attributed the decision to technical reasons. The closure will last from 2nd to 5th August 2021. This was contained in a notice the bank sent to its customers and sighted by ghanabanks.org. “Due …

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has declared dividend on ordinary shares of GH¢1.74 culminating into GH¢234.4 million. This represents 23 percent of the bank’s total income for 2020. This was announced during its 2020 Annual General Meeting to present the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 …

FBNBank Ghana has announced the introduction of an internationally accepted and multiple-use Visa Prepaid Card as the latest of its offerings to customers and clients of the Bank aimed at delivering convenience, security and privacy. The Card which was launched as one of the highlights of the Bank’s 25th-anniversary celebrations …

The Corporate and Investment Banking Team at Absa Bank Ghana has donated 100 set of desktop computers and accessories to the Kressner Children’s Home School in Amasaman and the St. Anthony Catholic School in Tantra Hill. The project which cost GHs70,000 to refurbish and provide desktop computers to the two …

Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank, Fidelity Bank Ghana, has further cemented its status as the country’s leader in Agency Banking with the launch of its ‘We Dey Everywhere’ Campaign. The campaign seeks to create awareness about the bank’s extensive network of community agents who are bringing banking to the doorsteps of …

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu 11 has commended the Board and Management of the Agricultural Development Bank for refocusing on its core mandate of Agricultural financing. He said ADB which was purposefully established to lend for the growth of the Agricultural sector had for some years redirected its focus to …

Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has appointed Nii Amankra Kwashie Tetteh as its Executive Director, Business. He will be responsible for leading the growth agenda for the business lines of the Bank. “Nii Amankra is a proven leader in the banking industry with a deep, diverse and impactful career track spanning …

As part of strategies to increase productivity and provide seamless banking experience to customers, Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) is implementing a ‘Credit Risk Management Academy’ (CRMA) for its employees. The CRMA is aimed at strengthening credit risk culture in CBG, assessing skills and knowledge gap, building self-confidence and improve professionalism …