In hand with sustained economic growth in recent decades, Morocco has been able to establish one of the region’s most competitive and sophisticated banking sectors. This has translated into significant penetration levels for banking services, a wide array of products and a handful of large-scale banking players with international reach across the continent. Despite the years of development,...
A number of key developments in the country are expected to support economic growth in the coming years. A rapidly improving business environment and infrastructural base, the gradual liberalisation of the local currency and increased investment into export-oriented industries are all set to raise living standards and drive the emergence of a large national middle class.
Articles & Analysis | Ghana's banking sector sees stricter capital requirements among other reforms from The Report: Ghana 2019
Ghana’s banking industry has undergone a challenging period in recent years, weathering an economic downturn and a rising tide of non-performing loans (NPLs). While delinquent debts have undermined sector stability and remain a key challenge, the country’s lenders continue to grow their assets and remain profitable. With a wholesale regulatory...
Articles & Analysis | Financial technology is driving the evolution of the global banking industry from The Report: Ghana 2019
Once reserved for ambitious start-ups and industry-leading operators, financial technology (fintech) has caught the attention of private sector firms and government planners alike, becoming a regular feature in budget speeches and development plans. As fintech plays a larger part in the lives of consumers, investors have come to recognise its...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Daniel Addo, CEO, Consolidated Bank Ghana : Interview from The Report: Ghana 2019
Articles & Analysis | West African integration could help Ghana's insurers compete on a global scale from The Report: Ghana 2019
Established global insurers hold a number of advantages over their domestic counterparts. Most multinationals offer a wider array of products, can offer more complex insurance offerings, employ a larger workforce and hold a wider geographic presence granting them a broader skills base. For smaller players looking to compete on a regional or...