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Economic Symposium Identifies Present Economic Disease

Yesterday's launch of The Money Summit 2023 in Accra featured our B&FT contact person delivering opening remarks, emphasizing that the event aims to boost investor confidence and gather key players in the financial sector to propose solutions that will stabilize investors' trust in the economy.

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Financial Conference Kicks Off in Accra; Business and Financial Times Representative Highlights...
Financial Conference Kicks Off in Accra; Business and Financial Times Representative Highlights Summit's Aim for Boosting Investor Confidence and Uniting Financial Sector Players to Establish Economic Stability

Economic Symposium Identifies Present Economic Disease

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Kick-starting yesterday in Accra, The Money Summit 2023 promises a robust conversation on Africa's financial sector and its role in driving sustainable economic growth.

Our research reveals the summit's crucial objective: to boost investor confidence, uniting financial sector players to produce resolutions thatfortify investor trust in the economy, while alleviating the pain points felt by businesses and average Ghanaian citizens.

The annual event offers a valuable platform for representatives from diverse sectors to collaborate, brainstorming strategies to surmount challenges and capitalize on opportunities in the financial sector.

A standout speaker, Abena Amoah, Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), reiterated the importance of cooperation in building a resilient financial system that fosters sustainable economic growth.

She underscored the urgent need for a cultural shift, promoting transparency, integrity, and accountability among government bodies, regulatory agencies, financial institutions, private enterprises, and civil society.

Amoah asserted, "Strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing risk management systems, and instilling ethical conduct will create a financial landscape that inspires trust and draws investments."

Cultivating a favorable environment for banks, capital markets, insurance firms, pension funds, and other financial entities is integral to stimulating growth, fostering innovation, and promoting shared prosperity.

Besides, fostering financial inclusion through modern technologies and inclusive policies can make the formal economy more reachable, spurring consumption and fueling economic growth from the grassroots upward.

Given the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)'s current momentum, a powerful financial system becomes indispensable in facilitating cross-border transactions, mitigating risks, and offering necessary financial instruments.

Centered around the theme, 'Africa's robust financial sector: The catalyst for sustainable economic growth', the summit promises animated discussions and presentations on capital mobilization, financial inclusion, trade and investment, innovation, and sustainable finance, among other topics.

Highlighting the significance of regional integration and collaboration initiatives like the African Exchanges Linkage Project (AELP), the summit also showcases partnerships between organizations such as the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) and the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS).

Crafty blended finance initiatives, improving financial ecosystems, economic resets, public-private partnerships, and digital advancements have emerged as key strategies in nurturing investor confidence, strengthening financial sectors, and promoting economic growth throughout Africa.

  1. The Money Summit 2023 aims to bolster investor confidence, uniting various business sectors to produce resolutions that fortify trust in the economy.
  2. Abena Amoah, Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange, emphasized the importance of cooperation to build a resilient financial system promoting sustainable economic growth.
  3. Strengthening governance frameworks, improving risk management systems, and instilling ethical conduct are key to creating a trustworthy financial landscape that attracts investments.
  4. Cultivating a favorable environment for banks, capital markets, insurance firms, pension funds, and other financial entities is crucial in stimulating growth, fostering innovation, and promoting shared prosperity.
  5. Financial inclusion through modern technologies and inclusive policies can make the formal economy more accessible, spurring consumption and fueling economic growth from the grassroots.
  6. Given the African Continental Free Trade Area's momentum, a powerful financial system is essential for facilitating cross-border transactions, mitigating risks, and offering necessary financial instruments.
  7. The summit, centered on Africa's robust financial sector, will feature animated discussions on capital mobilization, financial inclusion, trade and investment, innovation, and sustainable finance, among other topics.

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