Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has announced that the CBN, on behalf of the Bankers’ Committee, and in partnership with the private sector have come together to form the Nigerian Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19. Under the plan, it was agreed that banks would contribute monies at four levels. UBA, […]
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How prepared are G7 banks to cope with coronavirus?
As the number of cases of the Covid-19 virus continue to increase, it is having a significant impact on the global economy. Although China remains the country that has been most affected by the outbreak, it is now affecting hundreds of countries across the globe, including all seven of the G7 group of advanced economies, […]
Rwanda’s financial sector is solid; has strong capital base
Rwanda Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa offers insights into the prospects and risks the economy faces in 2020 and trends in the banking industry. ——————————– Give us a picture of the country’s current economic situation? Nothing much has changed on the ground vis-a-vis what we had expected to see. We do not have all the […]
Govt institutions in Bolgatanga ill-prepared to fight coronavirus
File photo As efforts are put in place to curb the possible spread of the coronavirus, most government agencies and departments in the Bolgatanga Municipality are not well prepared in their quest to protect employees against the virus. When the Ghana News Agency (GNA) randomly visited some government departments and banks within the Municipality, it […]
Promasidor wins Standard Chartered Trophy 2020
Seven staff of Promasidor Ghana Limited are off to Anfield, the home of European football champions Liverpool in May after winning the Standard Chartered (SC) Trophy 2020 on Saturday in Accra. Promasidor, losing semi-finalists last year embodied the spirit of their hosts, Liverpool by claiming this year’s trophy which will see them represent Ghana in […]
Consider risk appetite before investment decision – Wealth manager at StanChart
The Head of Wealth Management at Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited has advised the public to assess their risk appetite before they sign up for any investment product. Setor Quashigah said more than often, people signed up for investment products without first checking their risk profile and are found wanting when investment outcomes deviate from […]
Consider your risk appetite before making an investment decision – Standard Chartered
Setor Quashigah, Head of Wealth Management at the Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited The Head of Wealth Management at the Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited, Mrs. Setor Quashigah, has advised the investing public to assess their risk appetite before they sign up for any investment product. She said more than often, people signed up for […]
Banks up precautionary measures to prevent spread of Covid-19
Social Banks Covid In the wake of recently recorded cases of the novel Coronavirus in the country, government and health experts have outlined a number of precautionary measures to be observed by citizens to contain the pandemic. These precautions include regular washing of hands or the use of hand sanitizers, covering the mouth or nose […]
I’m not a thief, Afenyo-Markin only using police to intimidate me – Dr Annan speaks
Dr. James Kofi Annan and Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin The Parliamentary Candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Effutu constituency, Dr James Kofi Annan has denied claims of being a thief alleging that the incumbent Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin is the one using the police to intimidate him. Contrary to police claims that he […]
I’m Not A Thief, Afenyo-Markin Only Using Police To Intimidate Me – Dr Annan Speaks
The Parliamentary Candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Effutu constituency, Dr James Kofi Annan has denied claims of being a thief alleging that the incumbent Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin is the one using the police to intimidate him. Contrary to police claims that he dishonestly used money which is not his, Dr […]