—Unveils Big Deal Campaign By Mashood A Kunateh Access Bank Ghana announced the launch of a campaign to encourage Ghanaians to save as part of their culture. This, the bank says, will go a long way to deepen financial inclusion in the country. According senior officials of the Access Bank, the campaign, which runs […]
Category: Banking & Finance
Doctors Want Insurance Cover To Fight Ebola
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is demanding an insurance package in an event of an Ebola outbreak in Ghana. The insurance is to serve as motivation for health workers who will be tasked to treat affected patients. The association says the insurance should also come with the necessary protective gear needed to handle Ebola patients. […]
SIC Insurance Bounces Back
Foremost insurer, SIC Insurance Company Limited has bounced back to making profit. The company posted a profit before tax of GHc 12,832,687 in 2013, a feat described by the Chairperson of the company, Mrs. Felicity Acquah as a positive indicator for shareholders. “However, as a result of the huge debt write-off of GHc 7,976,682 and […]
Banks’ Assets Surge But Businesses Can’t Access Credits
By Mashood A Kunateh in Accra, Ghana Total assets of banks operating in Ghana have risen significantly at the time that the Ghanaian government is lacing its boots to go for International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) bailout. From January to May 2014, the banking sector remains sound and continues to expand, evidenced by strong asset growth, […]