Category: Business
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Banks must respond to emerging trends in the sector – FBNBank MD
The Managing Director of FBNBank, Victor Yaw Asante, has indicated that Banks need to respond to the emerging trends in banking, which are driven by changing customer expectations, emerging technologies and the drive for optimal business models. He further indicated that speed and strategy will be vital in achieving a successful response. Speaking at the…
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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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Treepz Ghana to pilot app-based mass transit in Accra
Treepz Ghana has signed an agreement with HM Evolution Services Ltd, a leading transport company in Ghana, to pilot an app-based mass transportation solutions within the Greater Accra Metropolis. The partnership will allow commuters to book intra-city bus rides on HM Evolution 44-seater buses via the Treepz Mobile app. Upon a successful pilot, the partnership…
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PRMA must be reviewed to restrict government’s use of oil money – Dr. Antwi
The Vice Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Dr Samuel Antwi is calling for a review of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA) to further regulate the government’s expenditure of funds generated from the sale of the country’s oil. He argued that the government under the current…
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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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2022 Budget: Gov’t tasked to check policies that hinder growth of small businesses
Calls for government to take steps at addressing fundamental challenges facing in various sectors of the economy keep intensifying as Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, prepares to present the 2022 Budget statement. Businesses in the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) industry for instance are charging the government to review regulations that hinder the growth of small…
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GUTA calls on members to reject plans to reverse 50% benchmark value reduction policy
The leadership of the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) has asked its members to reject plans to reverse the benchmark value reduction policy. This follows a communique sighted from the Ghana Revenue Authority which indicated the intended cancellation of the discounts on Benchmark Values for vehicles and general goods from the 15th of November…