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25 Jul Gender Bonds: Understanding the Fundamentals and Regulatory Landscape in Ghana

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In 2023, the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) made a significant move by calling for the issuance of gender bonds on Ghana’s fixed-income market to promote the inclusion of women-owned businesses on the Ghana Alternative Market.[i] Since this announcement, the GSE has begun developing guidelines for gender bond issuance...

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03 Jul Green Bond Regulation in Ghana; An Overview of the Securities Industry (Green Bond) Guidelines 2024

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Adelaide Benneh Prempeh, Maame Barnie Adu Amoah, Bessy Agyeiwaa Crentsil and Christian Odame of , share this update in addition to their coverage of hashtag#ESG laws and regulations in the latest edition of the ICLG – Environmental, Social & Governance Law. Read more ...

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10 Jun Tax Exemption Regime in Ghana: The procedure for securing Special Tax Incentives for private businesses in Ghana

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Introduction  Governments are charged with the maintenance and provision of social amenities, payment of employees and other related services to their citizens. In order to meet these responsibilities, governments must find creative ways to raise funds. Taxation and borrowing are generally the main sources of revenue...

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17 May Divorce In Ghana: What You Need To Know

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What are the jurisdiction criteria for divorce in Ghana? In Ghana, the dissolution of marriages is governed by the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367) (“the Act”). The Act applies to monogamous marriages.[1] Notwithstanding this, the Court may apply the provisions of the...

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03 Apr Chambers Global Practice Guides Securitisation 2024

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B&P Associates is a reputable law firm located at Labone, Accra, with 20 core team members including the managing partner and five non lawyers. The firm keenly promotes the ease of doing business in Ghana, and provides top notch, user-friendly legal advice to domestic and...

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03 Apr Taxation Of Income From Employment In Ghana

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Introduction Taxation is crucial for developing countries to promote growth and finance social and physical infrastructure needs. A tax is a compulsory charge imposed by an organ of government for public purposes. This charge can be imposed on income, transactions, goods and services, or property. By generating...

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19 Mar Disclosure Of Impropriety In Light Of The Whistleblowers Act, 2006 (Act 720)

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Introduction Imagine a scenario where a diligent employee working for a government agency in Ghana uncovers evidence of widespread corruption among high-ranking officials. Faced with a moral dilemma, the employee is torn between staying silent to avoid personal risks or stepping forward to expose the...

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08 Feb Green Bond Financing; The Role Of Certification And Regulation In Ghana’s Growing Bond Market.

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INTRODUCTION Green bond financing has emerged as a significant instrument in the contemporary financial landscape, contributing to the improvement of the world. It is employed in funding initiatives beneficial to the environment, while addressing critical concerns such as climate change. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GREEN BOND MARKET The...

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29 Jan Family Law in Ghana

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A Q&A guide to family law in Ghana. The Q&A gives a high level overview of key issues including jurisdiction and conflict of law; pre- and post-nuptial agreements; divorce, nullity, and judicial separation; children; surrogacy and adoption; cohabitation; family dispute resolution; civil partnership/same-sex marriage; and controversial areas and...

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18 Jan Environmental, Social & Governance Law 2024

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There is no consolidated law or regulation that governs ESG in Ghana. There are, however, varied laws and regulations that pertain to aspects of ESG in Ghana. These include: a. the 1992 Constitution of Ghana; b. the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651); c. the Environmental Protection Act, 1994 (Act...

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