Tag: GHL Bank
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FNB finalises merger with GHL Bank
First National Bank Ghana has confirmed the conclusion of the merger with its subsidiary, GHL Bank. The merged entity will be known as First National Bank Ghana. According to a statement from First National Bank, the newly formed and strengthened entity will offer a portfolio of unique innovative financial solutions for retail, corporate and investment…
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First National Bank appoints Dominic Adu as first Ghanaian CEO
First National Bank Ghana has appointed Dominic Adu as its first Ghanaian Chief Executive Officer. A press statement issued by the bank said Dominic Adu’s appointment will commence, effective Wednesday, July 01, 2020. Dominic takes over from Richard Hudson, who has served in this position since the inception of the bank five years ago. Mr.…
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First National Bank acquires GHL Bank
First National Bank (FNB) Ghana, has acquired hundred percent of GHL Bank. This therefore makes GHL Bank a subsidiary of First National Bank Ghana. A statement to Citi Business News confirmed the move, saying, the transaction has been approved by the boards of the two banks and has received the required regulatory approvals from the…
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GHL Bank delights staff and clients with The Magic of Service
GHL Bank celebrated the 2019 edition of the International Customer Service Week from the 7th of October to the 11th of October. Under the global theme, “The Magic of Service”, the bank’s activities were aimed at boosting staff morale, motivation and teamwork; rewarding frontline reps; and enforcing the bank’s commitment of superior customer service to…
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Bijou Homes celebrates first resident
Launched in November 2017, phase one of Bijou Homes, a high-quality affordable housing project heralded by GHL Bank and Appolonia City, welcomed its first resident to the community with a delightful housewarming party. Together with the executives of GHL Bank, Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi popularly known as ‘Bola Ray’ officially opened the 2-bedroom semi-detached house…
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GHL Bank invests into the future of a young African leader
Pericles Gadri is an outstanding African Leadership Academy scholar who has been supported by GHL Bank to further his studies at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York City, USA. The Bank assisted Mr. Gadri by taking on the full cost of his travel arrangements from Ghana to the United States of America…
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Government abandons Housing & Construction Bank plans
Government has ditched the idea of establishing a Housing Bank which was aimed at reducing the high cost of mortgage in the country. Works and Housing Minister, Samuel Atta Akyea who disclosed this to Citi Business News however says the new plan is to allow the existing banks access to relatively cheaper funds to offer…
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HFC Bank upbeat of competition in mortgage offers
HFC Bank has ruled out any fears of losing to competition in the mortgage industry with the coming on board of GHL Bank. Managing Director of HFC Bank, Anthony Jordan explains that the vast housing needs of customers make it necessary for more players to come on board to address the issue. Considered as one…
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GHL Bank eyes top 5 banks’ slot by 2020
GHL Bank has stressed that its strategy will dwell on providing competitive banking services to meet clients’ needs. The former mortgage company is seeking to assume a slot among the top 5 banks within the next five years. GHL bank becomes the 35th bank in Ghana. The Board Chairman for GHL Bank, Albert Essien gave…
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Albert Essien named Board Chairman of GHL Bank
GHL Bank has appointed Mr. Albert Essien as its new board chairman. He takes over from Mr. Jacob Kholi. Mr. Essien is a seasoned banker who served as the Deputy Group CEO of Ecobank and was in charge of Corporate and Investment Banking as the Group Head for fourteen (14) years. Mr. Essien commenced his…