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Editorial: How U.S. Tariffs Could Affect Banks in SSA
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Fitch Solutions points out that the nation’s banking industry is at risk due to a significant non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 21.8% and a Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 14.0%. Fitch Solutions points out that this situation is due to the domestic debt exchange program (DDEP) and elevated interest rates. In their report ‘US…
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GSE Rally Poised to Surge: T-Bill Yields Drop and Banking Sector Shines
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By Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku The GSE equity market is expected to maintain its upward trend throughout the second quarter of 2025 due to reduced T-bill rates, a steady macroeconomic climate, and enhanced company profits—especially within the banking industry—which collectively boost investors’ optimism. According to Databank Research’s most recent Ghana Market Quarterly Report for…
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CEO Tenure Limits and Board Recruitment: Key Issues in the Global Financial Sector
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By Nkunimdini ASANTE-ANTWI In 2017, Ghana’s financial industry experienced significant events. Just under a year after a new administration came into power, officials made a daring yet contentious choice to clean up the market by removing financially unstable institutions. These entities’ operations had endangered the assets of those who deposited money with them. What…
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Indian stock may open lower, GIFT Nifty down 0.27%, experts say future impact depends if strikes escalate
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New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): The Indian equity markets are anticipated to start off on a weaker note on Wednesday following military operations initiated by India’s defense forces against terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). This advancement has escalated geopolitical strains within the area, resulting in a wary atmosphere…