Also known as: Access Bank (Ghana) PLC · Access Bank PLC
Commercial bank operating in Ghana offering consumer, SME, and wholesale banking services, cocoa financing, and green finance initiatives.
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Access Bank Ghana has launched a new youth-focused banking platform, Access U, aimed at supporting young people with financial services tailored to their lifestyle and ambitions. …
Access Bank Ghana launches ‘Access U’ to support youth and creativesThe Chronicle
… Further investigations uncovered that additional accounts in Access Bank and Zenith Bank, allegedly linked to one Adafia Caeser Shadrack, were used to withdraw about GH¢7.5 million from the complainant’s funds. …
Guarantee Trust Bank Staff allegedly steals GHS12m From a customerAccess Bank Ghana participated in a five-day executive study tour in Kuala Lumpur organised by the Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana and Malaysia's International Islamic University, where participants studied non-interest banking, Takaful insurance, and Sukuk bonds to advance ethical finance and financial inclusion in Ghana.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank Ghana participated in a five-day executive study tour in Kuala Lumpur organised by the Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana and Malaysia's International Islamic University, where participants studied non-interest banking, Takaful insurance, and Sukuk bonds to advance ethical finance and financial inclusion in Ghana.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank Ghana has won Best Bank for Consumer Lending and Best Bank for SMEs at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The awards are part of 16 honors secured by the Access Bank Group across its African operations this year, recognizing the bank's expanded lending portfolio and support for individuals and small businesses.
24 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Access Bank Ghana has called on youth-owned SMEs to embrace artificial intelligence as a means to strengthen competitiveness and sustainable growth, warning that businesses that fail to adapt risk being left behind in an increasingly digital economy. The bank made this call during the BUILT Powered by Access U AI Business Sprint, a workshop designed to equip young entrepreneurs with practical AI skills.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Concerned Citizens of Ghana has urged the Government of Ghana to engage Nigerian authorities over alleged coordinated attacks on Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, a Ghanaian-owned developer of Abuja's River Park Estate, warning that inaction could harm bilateral relations and investor confidence in ECOWAS.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Concerned Citizens of Ghana has urged the Government of Ghana to engage Nigerian authorities over alleged coordinated attacks on Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, a Ghanaian-owned developer of Abuja's River Park Estate, warning that inaction could damage bilateral relations and investor confidence in ECOWAS.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Visa has introduced new capabilities across its Visa Accept and Visa Direct platforms to enable small businesses in emerging markets to accept and send digital payments using only a smartphone, without requiring additional payment hardware. The solution is designed to help street vendors, micro-sellers and online merchants manage transactions more efficiently and expand access to digital financial services.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank Ghana and Birmingham City University held a two-day SME Green Financing and Sustainability Workshop in Accra to equip small and medium-sized enterprises with knowledge and tools for environmentally responsible practices and access to green financing. The initiative is part of a 2024 partnership aimed at embedding Environmental, Social and Governance principles into Access Bank Ghana's lending operations and capacity-building programmes.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Trading in locally issued US dollar-denominated government bonds jumped to US$35.36 million in the first five months of 2026 from US$739,092 in the same period last year, a surge market participants interpret as a sign of improving investor confidence in Ghana's sovereign debt following the 2023 Domestic Debt Exchange Programme.
29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc reported a record balance sheet of GH¢19.02 billion for 2025, up 14.9% year-on-year, supported by deposit growth of 11.5% to GH¢14.54 billion and loan book expansion of 36.7% to GH¢5.06 billion. The bank is now prioritizing disciplined earnings growth, operating efficiency, and risk-adjusted returns through a three-pillar strategy of Grow, Transform, and Protect.
24 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Access Bank (Ghana) reported a record balance sheet of GH¢19.02 billion for 2025, a 14.9% year-on-year increase driven by deposit growth, expanded lending, and retained earnings. The bank is now shifting focus from balance sheet expansion to disciplined earnings growth, operational efficiency, and risk-adjusted returns.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority has reiterated that open burning of waste is illegal across Ghana and warned that offenders face fines, prosecution and possible custodial sentences under existing environmental and sanitation laws. The EPA says enforcement power rests with environmental health officers, though effective enforcement depends partly on inconsistent public reporting.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Stock Exchange's market capitalisation rose to GH¢262.95billion in May with a year-to-date gain of 52.84 percent, driven by declining inflation, lower interest rates, and increasing investor participation in equities.
15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has appointed Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director, Retail and SME Banking, and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director, Wholesale Banking, following Bank of Ghana regulatory approval. The executives bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, corporate and institutional banking, digital transformation, and risk management.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has appointed Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director for Retail and SME Banking and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director for Wholesale Banking, following Bank of Ghana approval. The two executives bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, and corporate banking.
4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has announced the appointment of Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director, Retail and SME Banking, and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director, Wholesale Banking, following regulatory approval from the Bank of Ghana. The two appointees bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, corporate and institutional banking, digital transformation, and risk management.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank Ghana conducted a five-day strategic visit to Kumasi in May 2026, reaffirming its commitment to expanding operations and supporting businesses. The bank recorded significant growth in 2025, including total assets of GH¢19.0 billion and a 36.7 per cent increase in its loan book to GH¢5.06 billion.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank (Ghana) and Deloitte Ghana hosted a Women Business Workshop to provide female entrepreneurs with financial knowledge and strategic insights for scaling their businesses. The bank's head of women banking emphasized that women entrepreneurs need more than capital access—they require financial literacy, business structuring knowledge, and strategic direction to grow sustainably.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Access Bank Ghana and Deloitte Ghana jointly hosted a Women Business Workshop to provide female entrepreneurs with practical financial knowledge and strategic insights. The bank's Head of Women Banking emphasized that while capital is important, many women entrepreneurs need financial literacy and strategic direction to scale their businesses.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
An estimated 845 women in Ghana develop obstetric fistula annually, a preventable childbirth injury, yet fewer than 30 per cent receive the surgical repair. To eliminate fistula by 2030, Ghana needs an annual repair rate of 2,249, according to the 2025 Obstetric Fistula Burden Study.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank PLC in partnership with the International Finance Corporation has disbursed approximately GH₵1billion to support cocoa production and purchases as part of efforts to boost agricultural development and strengthen the country's export sector. The bank's Managing Director said the initiative began with an annual allocation of GH₵100million, grew to about GH₵900million last year, and now exceeds GH₵1billion with the IFC partnership.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Access Bank Ghana, partnering with the International Finance Corporation, has set aside GH¢1 billion in 2025 to support cocoa-licensed buying companies and value chain actors. The bank also plans to extend support to other cash crops including cashew and shea, and has disbursed single-digit-rate loans to agribusinesses through the Mastercard Foundation.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank's Managing Director has reaffirmed the bank's commitment to driving economic growth in the Ashanti Region, highlighting support for small and medium enterprises, particularly women-led and youth-owned businesses, and announcing a GH¢50,000 donation toward the Kumasi Regional Press Center project.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Managing Director of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has reaffirmed the bank's commitment to driving economic growth in the Ashanti Region, highlighting continuous support for small and medium enterprises, particularly women-led and youth-owned businesses through its "W" Initiative and SME Clinics in Kumasi. The bank announced a GHS 50,000 donation towards the completion of the Kumasi Regional Press Centre project.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank Ghana has donated GH¢50,000 towards the construction of the Ashanti Regional Press Centre Project being led by the Ghana Journalists Association. The Managing Director stated the bank is committed to supporting the media as a partner in national development.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) held the launch of the GIMPA Tech Fair & Industry Showcase 2026 on April 16, bringing together approximately 300 participants from government, industry, academia, and students under the theme "Innovating for Impact: Technology Solutions for Ghana's Future." Deputy Rector Professor Ebenezer Adaku stressed the importance of strengthening collaboration between academia and industry, while senior government and energy sector officials outlined commitments to advancing digital infrastructure and research opportunities.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 300 women participated in the Click-to-Cargo Programme at Accra Digital Centre, receiving training in importation, affiliate marketing, and digital business tools. The two-day event, attended by university students and career women, covered product sourcing from China, shipping logistics, and online business management.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Special Investigations Unit is probing a complaint by Turkish investment company TAVEST FZCO that it paid $14.315 million to JG Resources Limited for 50 kilogrammes of gold bars, but received only partial delivery worth approximately $7.515 million, leaving an outstanding balance of about $6.8 million. Directors of JG Resources have been arrested and released on bail pending investigation.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The University for Development Studies has inaugurated five infrastructure projects at its Tamale Campus to support Health Sciences programmes and academic activities. The facilities include a School of Nursing and Midwifery Complex accommodating 3,300 students, a Health Sciences Laboratory Complex, a Twin-Oval multipurpose auditorium with two 300-seat halls, a dental clinic, and an ICT Complex, funded through internally generated funds and partner support.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
More than 300 women completed a two-day Click-to-Cargo programme organised by Ghana Digital Centres Limited, receiving training in importation, affiliate marketing, and online business management to position them in Ghana's digital economy.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice President, has presented hygiene supplies including about 4,000 sanitary pads donated by Access Bank to selected schools and health facilities in the Upper West Region to support menstrual hygiene, improve girls' school attendance, and promote dignity. The donation is part of the government's free pad distribution initiative and addresses evidence that some girls missed school during menstruation.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →