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The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has expanded its discretion to approve equity listings that do not fully meet prescribed requirements as it seeks to drive the number and sectors trading on the Accra bourse and deepen the domestic capital market. Under the revised Equities Market Listing Rules, effective February 2026, the Exchange may approve an […] The post GSE gains power to approve listings that fall outside objective tests appeared […]

By Benjamin Saka MYERS In recent years, debates on Ghana’s development trajectory have increasingly underscored the role of human capital, not just in terms of formal education or technical skills, but in the deeper realms of mind-set, attitude, and work disposition. Nowhere is this more pressing than in the public sector, which remains a central […] The post Mind-set renewal and attitudinal change: A call to enhance productivity of the […]

Until recently, artificial intelligence (AI) was largely viewed as a technical subject, confined to discussions within IT departments and digital teams. That perception is rapidly changing. Across Africa’s banking sector, AI has firmly entered the boardroom, shaping how leaders think about strategy, risk management, compliance and long-term competitiveness. This shift was evident at a recent […] The post Why AI is now a boardroom issue for African banks appeared first […]

By Prof. Samuel LARTEY www.pefghana.org Ghana’s telecommunications sector has become the invisible infrastructure underpinning modern life, commerce, and governance, carrying the weight of a rapidly digitising economy while contending with rising demand, infrastructure strain, and heightened consumer expectations. As the largest player in this ecosystem, MTN Ghana sits at the centre of this transformation, expanding […] The post Powering the digital economy: Telecommunications matters appeared first on The Business & […]

Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has launched a revamped version of its SpeedApp, strengthening its digital banking offering with improved speed, enhanced security, and a more intuitive user experience, nearly a decade after the app’s original introduction. The launch reflects UMB’s continued investment in digital platforms that support customers’ growing reliance on mobile banking, while reinforcing […] The post UMB launches revamped SpeedApp to deliver faster, more secure digital banking appeared […]