Category: Banking And Finance
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FirstBank to hold group board retreat in Ghana
The FirstBank of Nigeria will hold its Banking Group Board Retreat in Ghana this month. The Group Board retreat, which will be held in Accra for the first time in the Bank’s 127-year history, is under the theme “Winning the Digital Economy: Building Future Proof Capabilities”. The three-day retreat which will be held between the…
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Standard Chartered Bank named Digital Bank of the Year for the 2nd year running
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has once again bagged the prestigious Digital Bank of the Year award while its groundbreaking banking platform, SC Mobile, was named the Mobile Banking App of the Year at the 2021 Ghana Information Technology & Telecom Awards (GITTA). These accolades were extended to Standard Chartered during the 11th GITTA Awards…
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Republic Bank launches new mobile app and other digital services
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, a subsidiary of Republic Financial Holdings Limited has launched its new and technology advanced mobile app, USSD application and Internet Banking Service. Speaking at the launch of the digital services of the Bank, the Managing Director of Republic Bank, Farid Antar touted the Bank’s new and improved digital services as the…
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Abena Osei-Poku appointed as new chairperson of Ghana Stock Exchange council
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Council has appointed Abena Osei-Poku as the Chairperson of the Council effective October 14, 2021. She is the second female in twenty-six years to become the Chairperson of the Exchange after Mrs. Gloria Nikoi of blessed memory. Abena Osei-Poku takes over from Mr. Ray Anselm Sowah, whose tenure ended at…
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GSE marks 31st anniversary amid impressive run for 2021
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has marked its 31st anniversary of trading on the floor of the Exchange by ringing the ceremonial bell with some dignitaries including the Minister of Public Enterprises, Regulator of the capital market, Chair of the GSE Council, Chief Executive Officers of listed companies and their representatives, Licensed brokers, and market…
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FBNBank offers stakeholders and potential clients viable option
FBNBank has announced the roll-out of its 25th-anniversary advertising campaign which highlights its brand’s differentiators and shows appreciation to stakeholders for embracing the Bank’s brand, while it encourages potential customers to enjoy its offerings by making it their preferred financial institution. Established in 1996 in Ghana, FBNBank has drawn from the 127 years of a…
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G-Money hits 2 million subscription mark within first 20 months of operation
GCB Bank’s mobile money wallet service, G-Money has reached its two millionth customer mark since its inception 20 months ago. The platform which was launched in January 2020 is accessible via a host of channels such as USSD, the bank’s mobile banking applications, ATMs, point of sale devices among others. Speaking at the launch of…
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G-Money launches ‘Win like a Gee’ Promotion
G-Money, GCB Bank’s innovative mobile money wallet service, has launched a new promotional campaign dubbed “Win like a Gee” to reward its fast-growing customer base. The main objective of the six-month-long campaign, is to increase product uptake by rewarding customers and agents through the creation of awareness and educating the public of the benefits of the…
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Ghana won’t return to IMF for financial support – Ofori-Atta reiterates
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has downplayed reports that government is considering the option of returning to the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for some financial support to help stabilize the economy. Some economists and finance professionals have already predicted that the country will secure a program from the fund to help deal with the current revenue…
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Dr. Ernest Addison calls for integrated approach to improve intra-African payments
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison has called for a multidimensional integrated solutions approach to tackle the inherent frictions in cross-border payments in Africa. According to the World Economic Forum, payments which have always been the lifeblood of trade will be key for intra-African trade, which covers 55 countries with varying financial…