Ghana International Bank (GHIB)
Ghana International Bank (GHIB) on Monday, August 21, 2017 began the 7th session of its annual sub-regional trade finance programme.
The event, which kicked off at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, is being attended by 43 participants drawn from Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and the Gambia.
The participants are mainly practitioners from corporate institutions and banks across the West African sub-region.
The four-day programme is expected to cover all aspects of trade, as well as help educate the participants on risks, mitigation techniques, structuring and capital optimization solutions.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GHIB, Joe Mensah, indicated that “through the delivery of these strategic courses and seminars, the bank aims to strengthen the capacity of its partners in the wake of the continuous deepening of economic integration and the need for transfer of current international best practices to the local markets.”
GHIB has reportedly been at the forefront of international trade in Africa over the past 50 years, building up impressive expertise and an extensive range of connections over the period.
The bank, BUSINESS GUIDE understands, was recently adjudged the Best Africa International Trade Finance United Kingdom (UK) 2017 by Capital Finance International.
GHIB is a Ghanaian-owned international bank based in London, UK that delivers banking services to Ghanaians across the world.
By Melvin Tarlue