An old axiom of dealmaking holds that “you make your money on the buy, not on the sell.” Yet that didn’t seem apparent in private equity (PE) for the 2010–2017 boom that followed the 2008 financial crisis.
Category: Banking & Finance
Rethinking Central Bank Communication in an Uncertain World
In a world of frequent and faster-moving shocks, where uncertainty is high and markets react instantly, central banks face a fundamental communications challenge: how to help the public understand monetary policy objectives while explaining how policy may evolve as economic conditions change.
Republic Bank Ghana, UPSA Sign Strategic MoU to Advance Professional Dev’t and Industry-Academia Collaboration
Accra, Ghana// – Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), establishing a framework for long-term collaboration in professional development, knowledge exchange and institutional capacity building.
Nigeria’s Sunbeth Global Redeems ₦25.1bn Commercial Paper, Demonstrating Strong Liquidity
Lagos, Nigeria// — Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited, a leading agro-commodities sourcing and trading company, has announced the successful and timely redemption of its ₦25.1 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper (CP) issued under its ₦200 billion Commercial Paper Programme.
Ghana: Samba Foods Bounces Back, Posts Strong Financial Results
Accra, Ghana//-Samba Foods Limited, a leading Ghanaian-owned food processing and preservation company, today announced that it successfully transitioned from a loss after tax of about GH₵245,000 in 2024 to a net profit after tax of GH₵265,000 in 2025.
Dud Cheque Issuers Face One-year Credit Ban Under New Bank of Ghana Rules
Accra, Ghana//-Customers who repeatedly issue dud cheques risk being barred from accessing fresh credit from banks and financial institutions for one year under the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) revised rules.
Egypt: El-Sisi Meets President and Chair of the Board of Directors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Cairo, Egypt//= President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi today met with the President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Zou Jiayi.
Bank of Ghana: Money Bouquets, Spraying and Dancing on Cash Unlawful
Accra, Ghana//-The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cautioned the public against the improper use and handling of Ghana cedi notes and coins, warning that offenders could be arrested and prosecuted.
The Rise and Fall of Financial Inclusion
By David R. Whitehouse The Gates Foundation, as I reported in The Banker on 22 December, [1] plans to end support for financial inclusion in 2030.
Ghana’s MobileMoney Fintech CEO Takes Centre Stage at MTN Summit
Ghana’s MobileMoney Fintech Limited (MMFL) CEO, Shaibu Haruna, took a prominent role on Day Two of the MTN Group Fintech Summit 2026, joining fellow MTN Fintech CEOs for a panel discussion on the current state and future direction of Africa’s fintech markets. […]