Month: February 2026

For more than two decades, China’s economic ascent has been one of the defining forces of the global economy. Its investment-heavy growth model, anchored in real estate, large-scale infrastructure, and export-oriented manufacturing, has not only transformed China into the world’s factory, but has also reshaped trade flows, capital markets, and development pathways across emerging and […] The post Financial Security (FinSec) Series with Dr Philip Takyi: China’s export model is […]

By Vera SONGWE Across Africa, debt restructuring continues to dominate the policy agenda. Swings of over US$11 billion in the debt-service positions of Ethiopia and Ghana underscore why: With restructuring negotiations often lasting years, countries remain vulnerable to external shocks and their resilience depends significantly on the currencies with which they operate. Ghana’s cedi appreciated […] The post Timing Africa’s debt restructuring appeared first on The Business & Financial Times. […]

By Julius D.K. Ayivor *  This article analyzes the role of Post Commencement Finance (PCF) in supporting distressed companies, focusing on its critical importance for maintaining operational stability during business rescue and restructuring as well as continuity of the business after the business rescue process. It discusses the challenges companies face in securing PCF due […] The post Post Commencement Financing and successful business turn around appeared first on The […]

By Dela Herman AGBO Ghana’s headline inflation rate has continued its steady downward trend in January 2026, slipping to 3.8% year-on-year, the lowest level recorded since the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was rebased in 2021. This marks the thirteenth consecutive month of falling inflation, and a significant milestone in stabilizing the price environment after years […] The post  Inflation slows to 3.8% in January 2026: What it means for the […]

A 24-hour economy cannot thrive without uninterrupted power supply. Similarly, elevated electricity tariffs are a disincentive to increased productivity – particularly for the manufacturing sector. Presidential Advisor for the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Augustus Goosie Tanoh says government seeks to improve competitiveness and attract private capital by cutting industrial electricity prices to between […] The post Editorial: Report card on industrialisation disheartening! appeared first on The Business & […]

“Low interest rates are not a temporary anomaly; they force institutions to rethink how they earn returns.”— Andrew Bailey, Governor, Bank of England. Theocharis opened the discussion with a simple framing, one that immediately reset the room. “Directors, our SME and Commercial strategy for 2026 is designed around one reality: risk-free yield is normalising downward. […] The post Cases in Finance – Episode 16: Banking in 2026: “The SME & […]