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Thursday, 8 October 2026
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CalBank PLC

CalBank PLC — bank operating in Ghana, reported 25% profit growth in first half 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Bookrunners for the programme are Absa Bank Ghana Ltd, CalBank PLC, Fincap Securities Ltd, GCB Bank PLC, One Africa Securities Ltd and Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd. …

    COCOBOD raises GH¢3.39bn at 11% in first Commercial Paper tranche
  3. September 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Five lucky customers of CalBank PLC have each won GH¢5,000 in the first monthly draw of the CalBank Abakade Promo, held at the Derby Avenue Branch on Tuesday 15th September, 2026, taking the total value of prizes awarded in the inaugural draw to GH¢25,000. …

    CalBank ‘Abakade Promo’ rewards 5 customers with GH¢25,000 in first draw
  5. Joy Online

    … The rest were GCB Bank PLC (8%), Dannex Ayrton Starwin PLC (7%), Kasapreko PLC (6%), Ghana Oil Company PLC (6%), CalBank PLC (1%) and TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC (1%).

    GSE ranked best-performing stock market in Africa as of August 2026
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    … Chief Risk Officer of CalBank PLC, Mr Sadiq Atta, who delivered welcome remarks on behalf of the Managing Director, Mr. …

    At 2026 NCSAM launch: Banks are frontline partners to combat financial fraud -GAB
  7. August 2026
  8. Joy Online

    … Vice-Chancellor of Accra Technical University, Professor Amevi Akpovi; GoldBod Director for Responsible Mining and Sustainability, Professor Ishmael Quaicoe; Finance, Management and Sustainability Professional, Dr Thelma Frimpong Mensah; and Head of Shared Services at CalBank PLC …

    Mahama to headline 7th Africa Sustainability Report Summit
  9. Joy Online

    … The rest are GCB Bank PLC (8%), Dannex Ayrton Starwin PLC (7%), Kasapreko PLC (6%), Ghana Oil Company PLC (6%), CalBank PLC (1%) and TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC (1%). …

    GSE delivers 75% year-to-date return for investors as of July 2026
  10. July 2026
  11. Joy Online

    CalBank PLC has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, delivering robust growth across its core banking franchise and reinforcing the success of its strategic transformation. …

    CalBank records strong first half earnings as PBT hits GHS353.6 million
  12. Joy Online

    CalBank PLC yesterday joined the National Sanitation Exercise by supporting clean-up efforts through a donation of sanitation equipment and direct staff participation in community desilting activities. …

    CalBank joins national sanitation exercise, donates clean-up equipment to Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly
  13. June 2026
  14. Joy Online

    … (-36.24), CalBank PLC (-18.89%), Ghana Commercial Bank PLC (-15.16%), SIC Insurance Company PLC (-11.50%), Access Bank Ghana PLC (-9.80%), Enterprise Group PLC (-8.88%), Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC (-6.64%), Scancom PLC (-4.41%) TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC (-3.59%), Ecobank G …

    GSE indices maintain positive momentum in May 2026, but 12 stocks record losses
  15. May 2026
  16. Joy Online

    … (46.31%), CalBank PLC (30.43%), Scancom PLC (25.93%), ZEN Petroleum PLC (22.80%), Atlantic Lithium Limited (19.08%), Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC (18.26%) and Cocoa Processing Co. …

    GSE equity market records 72% return in April 2026, SIC led pack of 10 gainers
Business

COCOBOD raises GH¢3.39bn in first commercial paper tranche

The News

The Ghana Cocoa Board raised GH¢3.39 billion through its special-purpose vehicle Cocoa Capital PLC in the first tranche of a Commercial Paper programme, falling short of the GH¢4 billion target. Investors will receive 11% interest over 266 days, with the funds supporting cocoa purchases for the 2026/27 crop season as part of a broader GH¢16.3 billion financing programme.

5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. COCOBOD raises GH¢3.39bn in first commercial paper tranche

    The Ghana Cocoa Board raised GH¢3.39 billion through its special-purpose vehicle Cocoa Capital PLC in the first tranche of a Commercial Paper programme, falling short of the GH¢4 billion target. Investors will receive 11% interest over 266 days, with the funds supporting cocoa purchases for the 2026/27 crop season as part of a broader GH¢16.3 billion financing programme.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. CalBank rewards five customers with GH¢5,000 each in savings promo

    Five CalBank customers each won GH¢5,000 in the first monthly draw of the CalBank Abakade Promo, a three-month savings promotion held on 15 September 2026 and overseen by the National Lottery Authority. The campaign is designed to encourage customers to develop positive savings habits while rewarding loyalty.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange ranked Africa's best performer in August 2026

    The Ghana Stock Exchange returned 71.27% in local terms as of August 2026, ranking first among 14 African stock exchanges, though it placed second to Nigeria's 153% dollar return. Market activity remained robust with 140,323 transactions recorded in July, representing a 456.44% increase year-on-year.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Banks, CSA launch 2026 cyber awareness campaign in Ghana

    The Ghana Association of Banks and the Cyber Security Authority launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra, emphasizing banks' role as frontline partners in combating financial fraud through trust, intelligence-sharing with regulators and among themselves, and shared responsibility between institutions and customers.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Mahama to keynote 7th Africa Sustainability Summit in Accra

    President John Dramani Mahama will be Special Guest of Honour at the 7th Africa Sustainability Report Summit, Exhibition and Awards (AASuP), scheduled for September 24–26, 2026 at the La Palm Royale Beach Hotel in Accra. The three-day event, organised by Think Energy Media and the Association of African Sustainability Practitioners, will bring together policymakers, businesses, and sustainability professionals to explore Africa's transition to a green economy and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. GSE delivers 75% year-to-date return for investors as of July

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index and Financial Stock Index delivered year-to-date returns of 75.99% and 77.27%, respectively, as of July 2026, with market activity robust at 140,323 transactions and 23 price gainers led by Intravenous Infusions PLC (367%) and Hords PLC (255%).

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

  1. CalBank reports 25% PBT growth to GHS353.6 million in first half 2026

    CalBank PLC posted a 25% increase in Profit Before Tax to GHS353.6 million for the first half of 2026 compared with GHS283.2 million in the same period of 2025, driven by broad-based growth in net interest income, fees and commissions, and trading income, with net interest income rising 83% to GHS347.5 million.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 11 July

  1. CalBank donates sanitation equipment to Korle Klottey assembly

    CalBank participated in the National Sanitation Exercise by donating wheelbarrows, shovels, brooms, and other equipment to the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly, and its staff joined desilting activities at company branches following recent floods.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange indices up sharply in May 2026

    The GSE's Composite Index and Financial Stock Index posted returns of 63.67% and 68.99% respectively in May 2026, with market activity reaching 89,945 transactions. Twelve stocks recorded losses for the month, including Ecobank Transnational Inc., CalBank PLC, and Ghana Commercial Bank PLC.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

  1. Ghana equity market posts 72% gain in April 2026

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index gained 72.52% in April 2026, with the Financial Stocks Index rising 90.21%. The number of transactions increased 999.17% year-over-year, and SIC Insurance Company PLC led ten price gainers for the month.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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