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Police officer, seven others granted GHc4m bail over $523K gold scam
A Police Officer – Staff Sergeant (S/Sgt) Isaac Akwasi Aning and seven others have been arraigned and charged over some $523k gold scam transactions. The transaction involved six Ghanaians and two Turkish nationals (victims). S/Sgt. Akwasi Aning (6th Accused) together with Samuel Adu Kumi, (1st Accused) Benjamin Kakpo Addoquaye aka Ketuketu, (2nd Accused), Isaac Offei […]
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Banking & Finance
OmniBSIC Bank makes GH¢150m gain in 2023
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 […]
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Banking & Finance
OmniBSIC Bank makes GH¢150m gain in 2023
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 […]
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Banking & Finance
Fidelity Bank reaffirms commitment to empowering women-owned businesses
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 […]
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Editorial
Editorial: The ghosts must be searched, located and prosecuted
Myjoyonine.com is quoting two personalities – Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and the Controller and Accountant General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, as saying that the government has successfully weeded out ghost names from the public payroll. According to news portal, Mr Kwaning-Bosompem, whilst addressing the 2024 Controller and Accountant General’s Department Annual Conference in Kumasi recently said “Payroll […]
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Agribusiness
Ashanti region: Foreign-owned mining firm hijacks over 100ha rehabilitated cocoa farm
A foreign-owned mining company is reported to have taken over 100 hectares of rehabilitated cocoa farms at Nkawie in the Ashanti region, allegedly without authorisation, denying the farmers access to their farmlands. According to TV3 News, the company, MIGOP Mining Limited, is conducting mining exploration and development activities in five cocoa communities in the Atwima […]
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Banking and Finance
Many banks may soon struggle due to over-subscription of govt bonds – Report
A fiscal report authored by Banking Consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene and Data and Research Analyst Isaac Kofi Agyei has painted a grim picture of Ghana’s banking sector, attributing it to the excessive subscription of government bonds. Titled ‘Thirsty Banks: Ghana’s 2023 Challenge with High Cash Reserve Ratios,’ the report highlights the prolonged maturity period of […]
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Banking & Finance
CalBank launches GH¢600m rights issue
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU (ebenezer.njoku@thebftonline.com) Indigenous financial services provider, CalBank is aiming to raise GH¢600 million in fresh capital through a renounceable rights issue. This capital injection will aid the lender’s recovery from the effects of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) and fuel its future growth plans. The move will offer existing shareholders […]
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Banking and Finance
Many banks may struggle due to BoG’s new Cash Reserve Ratio – Report
A fiscal report authored by Banking Consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene and Data and Research Analyst Isaac Kofi Agyei has painted a grim picture of Ghana’s banking sector, attributing it to the new Cash Reserve Ratio by the Bank of Ghana. Titled ‘Thirsty Banks: Ghana’s 2023 Challenge with High Cash Reserve Ratios,’ the report highlights the […]
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Banking & Finance
Fidelity Bank’s commitment to gender equality recognised
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 […]
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Banking & Finance
Zenith Bank spotlights opportunities for women in business
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 […]
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Banking & Finance
Editorial: CRR directive expected to mop up US$1.2 bn from banks
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 […]
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Opinion
Banking on the future: The power of sustainable finance [Article]
Sustainable finance, in its simplest form, is a way of managing money that takes care of our planet while achieving our business objectives. It’s about making smart financial decisions that positively impact the environment and society, not just today but for posterity. For banks, sustainable finance means supporting projects and businesses that promote the sustainability […]
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Banking & Finance
Powering fintech innovation through APIs
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 […]
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Banking & Finance
Absa Bank hosts seminar on risk management solutions for business banking clients
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. […]
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Banking & Finance
Investing in women: Our journey towards a more equitable society
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 […]
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Banking & Finance
Ghana International Bank launches 65th anniversary celebration
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 […]
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Banking & Finance
Editorial: Credit crunch affecting private sector
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 […]
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Featured
I’ll train one million youth in coding, software applications under my Presidency – Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged to train approximately 1 million young Ghanaians in coding and software applications if he is elected in the 2024 polls. He made these remarks while addressing a crowd in Kwahu Mpraeso on Saturday, March 30, following a special Easter health walk. […]
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