The Fidelity Bank and Proxtera team<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fidelity Bank has signed a landmark agreement with Proxtera to empower Small, and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through the Ghana Integrated Financial Ecosystem (GIFE) Platform.<\/p>\n
The partnership was solidified during the ongoing 3i Africa Summit, a major gathering focused on driving Africa\u2019s growth potential. Signing on behalf of their respective organisations were Nana Esi Idun-Arkhurst, Divisional Director, Retail and Business Banking at Fidelity Bank, and Saurav Bhattacharyya, Chief Executive Officer of Proxtera.<\/p>\n
Ms. Idun-Arkhurst emphasized the crucial role of SMEs in the country\u2019s economy, highlighting their job creation and innovation, but also acknowledging challenges like limited access to finance, customer reach, and essential business skills. This lack of expertise, Ms. Idun-Arkhurst explained, hinders informed decision-making and sustainable growth.<\/p>\n
GIFE, a collaborative effort between the Development Bank Ghana (DBG), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and the Bank of Ghana (BOG), with Proxtera as the digital infrastructure provider, aims to address these very challenges head on. The platform provides MSMEs with a comprehensive digital solution for growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cGIFE presents yet another opportunity for the bank to provide the needed solutions to today\u2019s modern SMEs, helping them compete locally, regionally, and globally, in addition to all the programs, platforms, and solutions we already offer SMEs,\u201d Ms. Idun-Arkhurst.<\/p>\n
She expressed hope that all SMEs who signed up on the GIFE platform would have the unparalleled opportunity of positioning themselves to be a global player, further highlighting that Fidelity Bank looked forward to working with Proxtera to deepen the governance of Ghanaian SMEs \u201cand we will work with all the various stakeholders in the value chain to make this possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
CEO of Proxtera, Saurav Bhattacharyya, reiterated Proxtera\u2019s commitment to the shared vision of empowering Ghanaian MSMEs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are dedicated to making GIFE a successful platform that fosters inclusive economic growth,\u201d said Mr. Bhattacharya.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur collaboration with Fidelity Bank and other GIFE participants ensures that the platform meets the specific needs of Ghanaian SMEs. We have plans for continuous improvement and expansion of the GIFE platform, ensuring it remains a valuable resource for businesses well into the future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Fidelity Bank\u2019s signing with Proxtera on the GIFE platform marks a significant step towards empowering Ghana\u2019s SMEs. This collaboration demonstrates the bank\u2019s commitment to supporting the growth of this vital sector and contributing to a more prosperous Ghanaian economy for all.<\/p>\n
A business desk report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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