There is strong potential for growth in the Ghanaian insurance sector. The industry is working to design and market products for uninsured populations, including the emerging middle class and those in the informal sector. For its part, the regulator is making efforts to increase capacity among the more than 50 insurance providers, which would allow underwriters to take on larger, riskier...
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Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Ghana 2017
The Ghanaian capital markets have a long road ahead. Expanding equity listings, promoting the languishing bond market and introducing more sophisticated products will remain as significant challenges in the coming years. Still, Ghana is fortunate to have at its disposal all of the tools necessary to meet these challenges head-on. The question remains, however, whether the country is able to...
The Ghanaian economy is well positioned to accelerate growth, with several key factors likely to encourage expansion in the coming years.
Despite high levels of government debt and the costs associated with hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees, Jordan’s economy has continued to demonstrate remarkable resilience in the face of ongoing regional instability. A raft of far-reaching reforms introduced in 2016, along with newly brokered international agreements, should help the kingdom continue along its slow but steady growth path in the years ahead.
Articles & Analysis | Jordan's banking sector leading growth in the financial services sector from The Report: Jordan 2016
The financial services sector is one of the most robust and mature in Jordan, remaining resilient in the face of significant external volatility and retaining its role as a driver of economic growth in 2015. The banking sector in particular has been a major source of strength, with the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) maintaining a pro-growth...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Nemeh Sabbagh, CEO, Arab Bank: Interview from The Report: Jordan 2016
How would you assess the current compliance environment in the kingdom, and how is this a positive force for business development?