The implementation of a national pension scheme is expected to have a profound impact on several sectors of the Ghanaian economy. The new pensions law, the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766) was enacted in December, 2008. It aims to make the system accessible to more people and encourage contributions.
With the vast majority of Ghanaians unable to afford insurance, sector players have been looking at other ways in which to increase penetration, one of which includes microinsurance. As a cheaper, smaller-scale version of risk mitigation, many believe it could work as a catalyst to boost growth and increase customer numbers. The segment has been...
The banking sector has been seeing a significant amount of merger and acquisition activity since early 2011, including one deal that recent reports suggest has given rise to a new industry leader, in terms of banking assets. Some observers predict further merger activity and view recent capital requirement increases as being aimed at spurring...
THE COMPANY: Tullow Oil (Tullow) is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. The company is engaged in oil and gas exploration, development and production and the sale of hydrocarbons and related activities.
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