58 h. ago 5th CIIG Insurance Excellence Awards celebrates professionalism, integrity, and excellence.

This year’s edition placed strong emphasis on professionalism, integrity, and excellence, reinforcing the role of the insurance industry in driving public trust and sustainable growth. The awards highlighted individuals and institutions that have made remarkable contributions to the sector, raising benchmarks for service delivery, customer care, and industry innovation

Events

8 d. ago Ag. Commissioner of Insurance reaffirms commitment to inclusive insurance growth

The acting Commissioner of Insurance, Dr Abiba Zakariah, has maintained her firm stance on ensuring the growth of the insurance industry through inclusive insurance and stakeholder participation. “Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive insurance landscape,” she emphasised. She made these remarks when the Committee on Insurance Penetration officially presented its report to her […]

Events

1 week ago Economist Warns Against Total Scrapping of Investment Capital Rules

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-warns-against-total-scrapping-of-investment-capital-rules/Ghana should study international models before completely eliminating minimum capital requirements for foreign investors, according to a leading economist who specializes in competition policy. Appiah Kusi Adomako, West African Regional Director of CUTS International, cautioned that removing all capital thresholds could harm local businesses through unfair competition. His analysis, shared with The High Street Journal, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-warns-against-total-scrapping-of-investment-capital-rules/

Events

2 w. ago Ghana Fixed Income Market Sees Over 1 Billion Cedis in Trading Activity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-market-sees-over-1-billion-cedis-in-trading-activity/Trading volumes across Ghana’s fixed income market reached 1.02 billion cedis on Friday, driven primarily by activity in new government notes and bonds. The figure reflects continued investor engagement with domestic debt instruments amid current economic conditions. A total of 352 trades were executed, with new Government of Ghana notes and bonds accounting for the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-market-sees-over-1-billion-cedis-in-trading-activity/

Economics

2 w. ago Ghana Bond Market Sees Heavy Trading as Investors Target Longer Dates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-bond-market-sees-heavy-trading-as-investors-target-longer-dates/Trading activity on the Ghana Fixed Income Market remained robust on Thursday, with investors showing a clear preference for newer government bonds. The total volume traded across all securities was substantial, reflecting continued strong interest in the nation’s debt instruments. The most significant action was concentrated in the new Government of Ghana notes and bonds. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-bond-market-sees-heavy-trading-as-investors-target-longer-dates/

Economics

2 w. ago FEDCO Sets Gold Standard with Early Commercial Paper Redemption

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fedco-sets-gold-standard-with-early-commercial-paper-redemption/Federated Commodities PLC (FEDCO), a major player in Ghana’s cocoa sector, has successfully redeemed its entire Commercial Paper issuance ahead of schedule. The company paid investors a total of GHC 78.36 million, covering both the principal of GHS 72.5 million raised and accrued interest. This move fulfills FEDCO’s commitment to its investors well before the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fedco-sets-gold-standard-with-early-commercial-paper-redemption/

Politics

3 w. ago Insurance industry: Total investment assets declined slightly in 2024; life insurance dominates investment holdings

“From a financial stability perspective, the evolving investment strategy reflects both strength and fragility. On the one hand, the reduced concentration in government securities enhances resilience to sovereign risk. On the other hand, increased exposure to equities and real estate heightens vulnerability to market cycles, especially under adverse economic scenarios”, the report stressed.

Politics

3 w. ago Ghana’s Oil Insurers Rally Expertise Amid Energy Sector Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-insurers-rally-expertise-amid-energy-sector-expansion/Ghana’s oil and gas insurers have launched a major upskilling drive as new offshore discoveries signal fresh growth for the sector. The Ghana Oil and Gas Insurance Pool (GOGIP), a consortium of 21 local insurers mandated to cover the upstream industry, hosted a three-day technical seminar in Accra this month. Titled “Enhancing Industry Expertise,” the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-insurers-rally-expertise-amid-energy-sector-expansion/

Science

3 w. ago Insurance industry equity, solvency position expanded in 2024 – Report

In the life segment, it said solvency remains sensitive to IFRS 17 adjustments and portfolio rebalancing after the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, exposing insurers to asset quality and discount rate risks

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