Absa Bank has set out to undo the most critical issue facing traders and small businesses in Ghana today – access to finance. There is no doubt about it; SMEs contribute over 80% to the country’s GDP growth. These businesses are the bedrock of economic stimulation, advancement and stability. Ghana’s history and its performance …
Read More »UBA offers massive 10% interest in Super Savings Promo – A novel initiative in the industry
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Ltd has taken a groundbreaking step in the banking industry by launching the Super Savings Promo, an initiative that offers an impressive 10% interest rate on savings. The promo will run from November 2023 through to February 2024. The Super Savings Promo covers a …
Read More »Fidelity Bank is fully Committed to Leveraging Agile to Foster Innovation and Resilience – Edna Engmann
Fidelity Bank, the largest privately-owned Ghanaian bank, has reaffirmed its commitment to agility and transformation in the banking sector. This came to light when Edna Engmann, Head of Transformation Programmes at Fidelity Bank Ghana, delivered a keynote address on the imperative need for agile methodologies amidst tumultuous times. Under the …
Read More »Fidelity Bank is fully committed to driving agribusiness in Ghana – Nana Esi Idun-Arkhurst
Fidelity Bank Ghana, the country’s largest privately-owned bank, has reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to the agricultural sector at the presidential breakfast meeting on agriculture and agribusiness financing in Ghana. This profound commitment was shared by Nana Esi Idun-Arkhurst, Divisional Director, Retail and Business Banking at Fidelity Bank, who highlighted the …
Read More »Societe Generale Ghana PLC engages in tree planting exercise at St. Mary’s Senior High School
“Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts”; this is the rallying call from the United Nations (UN) in the wake of the world’s recovery from the Covid -19 pandemic. According to the UN, the climate crisis continues largely unabated. The concentrations of greenhouse gases continued to increase …
Read More »Ecobank and African Guarantee Fund sign transformative $200m risk-sharing agreement
Ecobank, the leading pan-African banking group, and the African Guarantee Fund (AGF), a specialized pan-African guarantee provider, have joined forces in a groundbreaking $200 million risk-sharing agreement. This is aimed at catalysing economic growth and supporting entrepreneurial ventures – including women-owned SMEs on the continent. The two organisations signed a …
Read More »Sinapi Aba trains 280 youth in apprenticeship program in Bono Region
Two hundred and eighty young people in Bono Region have graduated from Sinapi Aba’s Youth Apprenticeship Program (YAP) aimed at improving livelihoods. The free three-year initiative is to alleviate unemployment among the youth in selected communities in the region. The investment by the financial institution is to promote community development …
Read More »Izwe Savings and Loans PLC receives International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification
In a remarkable achievement that highlights its unwavering commitment to excellence, Izwe Savings and Loans PLC, has been awarded the prestigious ISO 27001 certification. This momentous recognition signifies a new milestone in the company’s journey towards providing top-tier financial services to its valued customers. The ISO certification for Izwe Savings …
Read More »‘It’s a worry to us’ – BoG governor on hoarding of dollars
The governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has expressed concern over the practice of individuals keeping large volumes of foreign currencies in their homes. Asked whether the BoG was worried over a report that the immediate past Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources Madam Cecilia Dapaah …
Read More »Fidelity Bank wins two more international accolades
The largest privately-owned Ghanaian bank, Fidelity Bank Ghana, has added two more accolades to its growing list of international laurels. At separate events held over the weekend, Fidelity Bank was named the Best Bank in Ghana at the 2022 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, as well as the Best Consumer Digital …
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