Banking & Finance

Banks pressed to regain ground as fintechs lead digital finance

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The central bank has called on traditional lenders to reassert their relevance in a digital financial ecosystem increasingly dominated by telecom-led mobile money platforms and agile fintech startups. Mobile money platforms now process over 97 percent of all digital transaction volumes and account for 72 percent of total value, according to […] The post Banks

Business

Producer inflation eases to 10.2% in May, as industrial prices retreat

… as industrial prices retreat By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The producer price inflation (PPI) saw a significant year-on-year (YoY) decline in May 2025, to 10.2 percent from 18.5 percent recorded in April, according to new data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This represents an 8.3 percentage point drop in the annual rate of […] The post Producer

Business

CUTS International pushes for ATM fee reforms

Consumer advocacy group CUTS International Accra has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to adopt stronger, more enforceable reforms on ATM charges as it undertakes a review of current fee structures in the sector. The policy think-tank has proposed four specific measures to address what it describes as widespread unfairness in ATM-related costs: mandating up […] The post CUTS International pushes

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Concerns mount over potential shea nut export ban

Stakeholders in the domestic shea industry are raising concerns about a proposed export ban on raw shea nuts, warning it could severely impact the livelihoods of millions of rural women who depend on the sector for income. Shea, often referred to as “women’s gold,” is a key contributor to rural household incomes across West Africa. […] The post Concerns mount over potential shea

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CIHRM President urges HR professionals to uphold workplace ethics

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO President of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM), Florence Hutchful, has called on human resource (HR) professionals to uphold ethics, ensure workplace safety and adopt sustainable practices to support national growth. She made these remarks during the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) conference, a two-day event themed […] The post CIHRM

Banking & Finance

Absa Bank, GAB deepen commitment to digital economy

Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB), has convened a high-level thought leadership forum aimed at exploring strategies to advance Ghana’s digital financial landscape through innovation, regulation, and inclusive growth. Held under the theme ‘Digital Finance in Ghana: Balancing Innovation, Inclusion and Regulation’, the forum brought together key voices across […] The post Absa

Banking & Finance

All is set for 32nd AGM of Afreximbank in Abuja

By Seth KRAMPAH ([email protected]) The Africa Export & Import Bank (Afreximbank) is ready for its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for 25th June through to 28th June 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria. As one of the most anticipated financial gatherings on the continent, the AGM will bring together key stakeholders, government officials, business leaders, and […] The post All

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Deloitte to hold CFO Transition Lab in August 2025

Chief Finance Officers seeking to refresh their priorities and re-strategise to align with the current dispensation should look out for the Deloitte CFO Transition Lab in August 2025. The high-impact lab, scheduled for August 20 to 22, 2025, will offer an immense experience, particularly for first-time CFOs. Participants will be able to craft their 180-day […] The post Deloitte to hold