Sustineri Attorneys PRUC

Uncategorized

GREEN BONDS: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS

Green bonds are a type of debt instrument issued by governments, organizations, or corporations to raise funds specifically for projects with environmental benefits. These projects aim to address climate change, promote sustainability, and contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy.   In recent years, green bonds have gained significant traction, as investors seek opportunities …

GREEN BONDS: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS Read More »

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION: WHAT THE NUMBERS MEAN TO BANKS

Banks being specialized enterprises are not distinct from any business form except for their roles as financial intermediaries. Underlying their unique functions, and behind their secured bricks and mortar infrastructures, banks operate as strategic enterprises navigating the same principles that underpin businesses across all industries.  They share a common essence with other businesses – the …

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION: WHAT THE NUMBERS MEAN TO BANKS Read More »

IT’S COMING: IN PREPARATION FOR THE ADOPTION OF “OPEN BANKING” IN GHANA

In less than a decade, the global financial sector has witnessed a remarkable transformation accelerated by emerging technological advances, ushering in a new era of financial service offerings than previously offered. The results – new financial innovations and business models – have become existential threats to long-held traditional banking practices. One such innovation seeking to …

IT’S COMING: IN PREPARATION FOR THE ADOPTION OF “OPEN BANKING” IN GHANA Read More »

ENHANCING SANDBOX PROGRAMS TO AID COMMERCIAL DEPLOYMENT OF FINTECH INNOVATIONS IN AFRICA

Financial technology (Fintech) innovations are becoming the mainstay of the global financial sector and user responses to these innovations have been remarkably positive and embraced at an unprecedented scale. Today, the adoption and usage of fintech innovations particularly those facilitating payments are shown to have surpassed the volumes and values of traditional banking services in …

ENHANCING SANDBOX PROGRAMS TO AID COMMERCIAL DEPLOYMENT OF FINTECH INNOVATIONS IN AFRICA Read More »

AI

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI): A TRANSFORMATIVE TOOL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary technology that is transforming various aspects of our lives. Its potential for disruption is particularly notable in the economic landscape. By augmenting human capabilities, AI has paved the way for ground-breaking advancements and opened up new possibilities across industries and professions. In recent times, AI has become …

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI): A TRANSFORMATIVE TOOL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA Read More »

BLUEPRINT FOR DRIVING INNOVATIONS IN AFRICA – LESSONS FROM ISRAEL

Israel is not nicknamed the “Startup Nation” only for the absolute number of startups formed and operating out of Israel. The label is also due to the impressive list of leading innovations being developed for users across multiple fields of life and work from the Israeli startup ecosystem. Today, Israel is recognized globally as having …

BLUEPRINT FOR DRIVING INNOVATIONS IN AFRICA – LESSONS FROM ISRAEL Read More »

Taxation

BUSINESS SURVIVAL AMIDST NEW TAX MEASURES: SOME STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS

Recently, the Government of Ghana rolled out a number of tax measures as part of efforts to raise additional revenue for public expenditure financing and to reduce the country’s debt situation to a sustainable level as part of conditionalities for the extended credit facility agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).  It is estimated that …

BUSINESS SURVIVAL AMIDST NEW TAX MEASURES: SOME STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS Read More »

Court Room

RIGHT OR WRONG: WHY THE COURTROOM MAY NOT BE THE FIRST PLACE FOR COMMERCIAL DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

It is without a doubt that for many people the court remains the most viable avenue for the settlement of disputes, and this is reflected in the hundreds if not thousands of legal suits that are commenced at the various courts across the country over various claims – commercial, property or land, family and matrimonial, …

RIGHT OR WRONG: WHY THE COURTROOM MAY NOT BE THE FIRST PLACE FOR COMMERCIAL DISPUTE SETTLEMENT Read More »