How to survive and thrive in these difficult economic times
Many of us have had a difficult financial year in 2022. Some argue that the high number of home mortgage defaults and foreclosures, rising unemployment rates, declining stock market prices and home values, multiple banks and investment firm failures, a credit crunch, and increased costs for necessities such as food, heating oil, and gasoline have resulted in a “perfect tornado.” What are your options? Protect yourself and take financial precautions, just as you would in the event of a true tornado. The following are 5 “tried and true” financial planning and investment recommendations that can be used at any time, but especially now, to help you survive and thrive in today’s difficult economic climate. 5 “Tried and True” Tips To Help You Survive And Thrive Learning how to live frugally can help you get by during this difficult economic period. READ NEXT ON: Time management and productivity tips
ROAD USER LAWS 101: 5 Traffic Crimes relating to Zebra Crossings
A Zebra Crossing is a type of pedestrian crossing. Pedestrian is derived from the Latin word ‘foot’. It describes people utilizing the street by walking or running as long as they are not traveling in a vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle. In Ghana, pedestrian crossing popularly called ‘Zebra Crossing’ is defined as a marked section of a road where pedestrians can cross the road safely designated by appropriate road traffic signs. Laws that govern pedestrian usage of roads began with the promulgation of the Kansas City ordinance in 1912. The first legislation in Ghana to directly mention pedestrian crossing was the Road Traffic Offences Regulation, 1974 (LI 952). Currently, Road Traffic Regulation, 2012 (LI 2180) governs pedestrian crossing. Zebra Crossings Regulations Always remember that the pedestrian has the right of way over an approaching motor vehicle at the pedestrian crossing. Also, 1 penalty point equals GHc 12.00. READ NEXT ON: Meditation and mindfulness practices
Abena Amoah, Appointed Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange
Ms. Abena Amoah has been appointed Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) by the GSE Council, effective November 24, 2022. Mr. Ekow Afedzie, the Exchange’s current Managing Director, will retire on November 23, 2022, after 32 years of distinguished and transformative service. Ms. Amoah’s experience ranges from stock market listing and trading to mergers and acquisitions advisory, investment research, asset management, private placement of equity, debt, and hybrid instruments, extensive infrastructure project development, business start-ups and incubation, public education on investment and financial matters, and capital market development. She was named Deputy Managing Director of the Exchange on August 1, 2020. She has worked in the capital markets for the past 24 years and is well-known for her technical knowledge, business acumen, outstanding professionalism, and integrity. She previously worked for BlackIvy Group LLC, Renaissance Group (where she was CEO of NewWorld Renaissance Securities Ltd. and Head of Investment Banking & Finance in West Africa (ex-Nigeria) for Renaissance Capital), and Strategic African Securities Ltd., where she was Executive Director. She attended Stanford Graduate School of Business, Harvard Business School, and the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business to further her academic and leadership studies. She also holds a diploma from the University of Ghana Business School. Ms. Amoah takes over at a time when the Exchange is implementing two major programs: a three-year Strategic Plan to transition from a frontier market to an emerging market, and the Exchange’s demutualization, which will result in a group of related companies, including a limited liability company to manage market operations and a company limited by guarantee to undertake public education and other market development activities. Her previous experience and current roles at the Exchange will help her implement these programs. The GSE Council wishes her success in her new role and fruitful tenure in office. Ayeeko Ms. Abena Amoah! READ NEXT ON: Musician Becca graduates from UPSA with a 3.92 GPA and is named Valedictorian
