“Banking is necessary, but banks are not”……Bill Gates. **This is an opinion piece with the aim of creating more awareness of the critical need to have a good balance of skill sets in financial service providers, to meet the growing digitalization of banking across the globe*** The Future of Work The future of work simply […] The post

Mitsubishi Motors’ all-new Triton one-ton pick-up and the all-new Xforce compact SUV have won the Good Design Award 2023 organised by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion. Mitsubishi Motors has been working to create distinctively unique designs based on its design philosophy of Robust & Ingenious. The company is committed to providing customers with reliability […] The post

Humanity was caught off-guard by the COVID-19 pandemic, even though we had effectively been warned by smaller-scale outbreaks – of SARS, Ebola, MERS and avian flu – for decades. US President Barack Obama, recognising the true nature of the threat infectious diseases might pose, even created a Global Health Security and Biodefence unit within the […] The post What

The Pacesetters Autism Centre in Tema Community Eleven has received support from the ASA Savings and Loans Limited to ensure the smooth running of the facility. ASA Savings and Loans presented three pieces of double beds, two pieces of student metallic desk, pieces of office leather chairs and a lamination pouch, front desk and its accessories, […] The post ASA

This piece is aimed at helping parents/guardians explain cybersecurity to their children in a way they can easily understand and connect with their immediate environment to have practical appreciation of cybersecurity terms. The writer has carefully chosen kids-friendly language to help parents educate their children. What is Cyberspace? Cyberspace is like a big, imaginary playground […] The post

This article is a sequel to Monday, 3 October, 2023 edition on the topic “Building A Secure IT Infrastructure for Your Business.” In the previous publication, I explained an IT infrastructure as “all the necessary components that businesses use to manage their internal operations and provide to services to customers”.  I went on to identify […] The post

Ghana Electrometer Limited (GEM), an indigenous Ghanaian company assembling integrated metering solutions in Ghana, has taken the lead to actualise Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) Local Content Regulations ((L.I. 2354) being scaled-up by the sector regulator, Energy Commission. As passed by the Parliament of Ghana, the regulations’ objective is to achieve a minimum of fifty-one percent […] The post

In the study done in Iraqi city of Erbil referred to above, the researchers looked at different types of layout and whether they had different effects on employees. They looked at the open-plan design were there were individual workstations found inside an open space. The study also considered closed or cellular office plan. This referred […] The post

The fusion of Artificial Intelligence and banking is ushering in a new era of financial services, wherein innovation, efficiency and customer centricity are redefining the industry. With digital upheaval rippling across the world – rapidly transforming industries and revolutionising businesses with its power, no sector can afford to get marooned on the sidelines. As every […] The post

In today’s data-driven era, businesses across the globe are increasingly relying on a powerful tool known as ‘big data analytics’. This tool involves the systematic collection, processing and analysis of large volumes of data to extract valuable insights and patterns. The significance of data-driven decision-making cannot be overstated in the corporate world. It has become […] The post

According to John Rawls, a right to demonstrate is said to be one of the fundamental liberties in free and democratic States. Quashigah (1999) has also described the right to demonstrate as “a small price for the bigger benefits of democracy that the rest of us should tolerate the little inconveniences that come with occasional […] The post Right

In a world characterised by rapid technological advancements, one demographic that stands to benefit immensely from the ever-evolving landscape of innovation is our older population. With each passing year, technology continues to break down barriers and redefine the possibilities for seniors, allowing us to embrace a life of greater comfort, independence, and connection. From health […] The post

…the foundation of financial success for businesses Bookkeeping and record-keeping are the unsung heroes of financial management for businesses. Whether you’re running a small startup or managing a larger enterprise, mastering the basics of maintaining accurate financial records, tracking transactions, and organizing financial documents is essential for tax compliance, regulatory adherence, and informed decision-making. In […] The post

This article is a sequel to Monday, 3 October, 2023 edition on the topic “Building A Secure IT Infrastructure for Your Business.” In the previous publication, I explained an IT infrastructure as “all the necessary components that businesses use to manage their internal operations and provide to services to customers”.  I went on to identify […] The post

As African economies continue to show promising growth, there is an unsettling contrast that requires urgent attention: the persistent gender disparity in our boardrooms. According to a 2015 study conducted by the African Development Bank, across 307 top-tier African companies, a mere 14% of board seats are held by women. Bringing the lens closer to […] The post

…understanding the basics Regulation is a buzzword that is mentioned at various stages of business and social engagements – international, regional, national, industry and firm levels. It is an important issue that concerns governments, investors, professionals, consumers, and the public. Regulation, which I define as the act of controlling a group of persons, or activity, […] The post Fintech

Beacon Credit Rating Agency (Beacon Ratings) is the first credit rating agency incorporated in Ghana and granted regulatory approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Section 209 of the Securities Industry Act 2016, (Act 929) as amended by the Securities Industry (Amendment) Act, 2021 (Act 1062) to provide credit rating service and related […] The post First

OLEA M&G Insurance Brokers, the brokerage industry leader that has evolved out of the oldest insurance brokerage in Ghana, is in line with its custom over the years leading the effort by corporate Ghana to support the education of Ghanaians about the importance of early detection and signs of Breast Cancer through screening. The company’s […] The post OLEA

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has cut the sod for construction of an ultra-modern health centre for the Dokyiwa/Binsere communities in the Obuasi municipality, in a bid to improve healthcare delivery in Obuasi. The facility is estimated to cost over GH?2.4million and is expected to be completed within the next eight months. When completed, the facility […] The post

Captain Victor Kwesi Amoah, an airline captain and motivator, highlights another episode of aviation history in an exclusive interview with B&FT. When did we as passengers and the non-travelling public feel the existence of air-laws? In order to get the insight of how passengers began to see regulations, it is refreshing to know how they […] The post Aviation’s