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Mining sector repatriates $4.2bn to Ghana – Report
Mining companies sent back over US$4.2 billion to Ghana, amounting to slightly more than 1.4% of the repatriation value in 2022.This information is from...
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Banks prioritizing cash reserves over private-sector lending despite CRR directive
Recent data from the regulator suggests that banks are showing a greater inclination to maintain a significant portion of their deposits as reserves with...
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Naira strengthens as Central Bank offloads dollars amidst liquidity worries
The naira surged to its strongest level in over a month as Nigeria's central bank intervened in the foreign exchange market by selling dollars.On...
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Banks urged to partner and invest in modern technologies
Head of Digital and Innovation at Stanbic Bank, Estelle Jacqueline Asare, has urged banks to collaborate with service providers and embrace modern technologies to...
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Over-subscription of govt bonds will collapse banks – Report
A fiscal analysis conducted by Banking Consultant, Dr. Richmond Atuahene and Data and Research Analyst Isaac Kofi Agyei presents a bleak outlook for Ghana’s...
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Over 11 banks financially stable after converting assets to capital – BoG
More than half of Ghana's 23 banks have successfully met the required capitalization, according to Dr. Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of...
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Banks’ share in securities, equity, other investments surged by 4.4% in 2023 – BoG
According to the Bank of Ghana’s January 2024 Banking Sector Development Report, the composition of banks' investments, including bills, securities, and equity, as a...
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GRA chases receiver of collapsed banks over GHC91M unpaid taxes
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is actively pursuing a receiver of defunct banks for an amount of GHȼ91 million in evaded taxes.The licenses...
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High taxes, GHS400m locked-up funds negatively impacting rural banks – ARB Apex Bank
Rural and Community Banks in Ghana are grappling with challenges stemming from increased taxes and the issue of locked-up funds totaling GH¢400 million.Speaking...
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CEOs of RCBs prompted to innovate and cooperate for post-DDEP prosperity
CEOs leading Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) are encouraged to embrace innovation in their strategies and foster collaboration with stakeholders to secure prosperity and...
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