Mr Joe Jackson, Director of Business Operations at Dalex Finance, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Institute of Charted Economists- Ghana (ICEG). Professor Peter Tuffuo Asubonteng of ICEG led the induction and charged Mr Jackson to uphold the code of ethics of the Institute. Mr Jackson is a …

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 …

Despite commendable efforts and interventions by various state and private sector entities, there is no silver bullet to how economies across Africa and the small and medium enterprise sector will recover from the global health pandemic. Across the continent, we see a K-shaped recovery as different economies and sectors recover …

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 …

Ghana’s total public debt stock has increased once again according to new data released by the Bank of Ghana. The debt stock which ended the first quarter of 2021 at GH¢ 304.6 billion, increased by almost GH¢ 30 billion in April and May. This saw Ghana’s total public debt as …

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 …

As further evidence of its commitment to eradicating financial marginalisation and exclusion, the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana has partnered with the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Social Work and Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA) to launch the Financial Capability and Asset Building (FCAB) Africa …

The Ministry of Finance has schooled top management of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority on the Public-Private Partnership Act and the Public Investment Management Regulations introduced in 2020. It forms part of a nationwide sensitization to provide information to State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) on the rights, guidelines, and due …

Despite the ravages of COVID-19, the Association of Rural Banks (ARB) Apex Bank Limited, has recorded the highest profit before tax (PBT) of GH₵5.9 million. This is an increase of 482 percent over the previous year, the highest PBT in more than 10 years. The Bank’s total operating income also …

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 …

The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), has admitted 104 new members for the years 2020 and 2021. This is the first time the Institute, in its 40 years of existence, had admitted two different cohorts (2020 and 2021) together at the same ceremony. The 104 inductees included full members, …