Also known as: EBG
One of Ghana's largest deposit-taking banks, identified among the country's six leading lenders by PwC's 2026 Banking Survey.
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Joy Online
… Examples of institutions offering corporate bonds include: Ecobank Ghana Corporate Bonds, MTN Ghana Bonds, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Bonds, etc. …
TBill Safety to Growth Plays: Alternate investments to consider in 2026Business & Financial Times
… The Supreme Court’s reasoning in Daniel Ofori v Ecobank, on the interaction between contractual obligations, regulatory duty and the doctrines that allocate risk when performance becomes impossible, is a useful reminder that the legal architecture for financial misconduct in Ghan …
The enemy within: How insider fraud is quietly eroding the banking sectorBusiness & Financial Times
… Hene Aku Kwapong, PhD, is a CDD Ghana Fellow, Ecobank Ghana Board Member, and former Head of Management for Royal Bank of Scotland EMEA Credit Markets. …
RE-IMAGINE GHANA with H. Aku Kwapong, PhD: From advisory commission, the case for blowing up the NDPC to executive platformBusiness & Financial Times
… It was organised by the Business and Financial Times (B&FT) in partnership with Ecobank Ghana. …
Bankability, not funding, limits women access – Stanbic’s Marian AmarteyJoy Online
… The dialogue, organised by B&FT in partnership with Ecobank, brought together female entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers to explore ways of strengthening women-led businesses in the Ashanti Region. …
Capital access takes centre stage at 3rd women in business dialogue in KumasiThe Chronicle
… In one chilling account linked to ECOBANK robberies, criminals reportedly used distraction tactics, such as women accomplices as decoy to disarm security personnel before launching strikes. …
Armed Robbers On IGP Yohuno’s Radar … Intelligence Led Operations Exposing MiscreantsBusiness & Financial Times
… Organised by the Business and Financial Times (B&FT) in partnership with Ecobank Ghana, WIB forms part of wider efforts to deepen financial inclusion, promote entrepreneurship and support local economic development – particularly among women and youth-led enterprises in sectors s …
Women in Business Dialogue Series: Participants backs result-driven platformBusiness & Financial Times
By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The Head of Marketing and Brand at Ecobank Ghana, Regina Ofori, has described the empowerment of women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as a strategic economic imperative rather than a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. …
Empowering women-led SMEs not CSR but strategic economic imperative – EcobankBusiness & Financial Times
… Organised by Business and Financial Times (B&FT) with Ecobank Ghana, the dialogue comes at a time when policymakers increasingly recognise the role of women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in strengthening food security, creating jobs and driving inclusive growth …
Women-led MSMEs need targeted support to scale – B&FT CEODaily Guide
… The conference also featured keynote addresses from Tara Squire, Executive Director for Consumer Banking at Ecobank Ghana, and Ambassador Kabral Blay-Amihere, Vice President of the Council on Foreign Affairs-Ghana. …
Yale Model African Union Ends Successfully In AccraThe SSNIT Deputy Director-General has urged pensioners to use the Trust's digital channels and co-location branches to access services, stating that these reforms aim to modernise operations and strengthen the scheme's sustainability. The Trust engaged pensioners in the Western Region to educate them on new policies and improve pension literacy.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
The SSNIT Deputy Director-General has urged pensioners to use the Trust's digital channels and co-location branches to access services, stating that these reforms aim to modernise operations and strengthen the scheme's sustainability. The Trust engaged pensioners in the Western Region to educate them on new policies and improve pension literacy.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority, Eban Capital, and the Association of Small-Scale Industries held a national stakeholder workshop on the Modified Taxation Scheme on 9 September 2026 in Accra, bringing together approximately 300 participants including regional industry representatives, government agencies, banks, and mobile network operators to promote voluntary tax compliance among informal-sector operators and micro/small businesses.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service linked a suspected robbery syndicate, whose planned attack on banks at Labone in Accra was foiled, to at least two earlier attacks on bank customers in Tema and Achimota. The group had allegedly been under surveillance since April 2026, monitoring customers who withdrew large sums before following and attacking them.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Women Network, founded in 2016 to support women in senior management and executive roles, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the EWN@10 Conference & Expo on October 1–2 in Accra, bringing together women leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from Ghana and Africa to discuss leadership and impact.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and Accelerated Export Development Authority have mobilised financing commitments exceeding GH¢1 billion to support Ghana's poultry value chain, with the first phase targeting GH¢300 million. The funding, to be provided by private sector actors including ABSA, Fidelity and Ecobank, will support investments in feed production, day-old chick supply, equipment, processing, storage and veterinary services to boost local production and reduce dependence on imported chicken.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 49-year-old unemployed man into custody over an alleged attempted robbery at a GCB Bank branch at Labone. He has pleaded not guilty to eight counts including conspiracy to commit robbery and attempted robbery, and police investigations have linked him and five other suspects to alleged robberies between May and August 13, 2026, in Tema, Spintex, Labone, Togo and Côte d'Ivoire.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial criticizes the Lapaz Police Post and MTTD for lax enforcement of traffic regulations at a busy Accra intersection, noting that motorbike riders routinely disregard traffic lights while police remain seemingly unconcerned, and that a taxi rank operates near Ecobank despite its proximity to the police post.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Avance Media Africa has released the 2026 Top 100 Ghana's Women Board Directors ranking, the second edition, recognizing 100 women serving on boards of Ghana's leading institutions. The research found that women hold 232 of 895 board seats (25.9%) across 100 leading organisations, down from 28% in 2023, though the number of women Board Chairs doubled to 19 and nine organisations now achieve gender parity.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
PwC's 2026 Ghana Banking Survey identifies six first-quartile banks as Ghana's largest lenders: GCB Bank, Absa Bank, Ecobank, Stanbic, Fidelity Bank, and Zenith Bank. These top-tier institutions hold the largest share of operating assets, customer deposits, and market power, with Zenith Bank newly joining the category in 2026 while the other five maintained their 2025 positions.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the PwC Ghana Banking Survey 2026, total customer deposits in Ghana's banking sector increased by 25 per cent in 2025, from GH¢266.5 billion to GH¢334.3 billion, driven by improved macroeconomic stability, stronger customer confidence, and expanded digital banking adoption. The growth was broad-based across deposit categories, with time and call deposits recording particularly strong increases of 56.8 per cent and 37.5 per cent respectively, reflecting customer response to attractive fixed-term investment products.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank has overtaken Ecobank Ghana to become Ghana's largest bank by deposit market share in 2025, with a 12.37 per cent share, according to the PwC Ghana Banking Survey 2026. Industry deposits expanded by 25 per cent in 2025, rising to GH¢334.3 billion, driven by improved macroeconomic stability and stronger customer confidence.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has disrupted a suspected robbery targeting three banks at Labone in Accra. Following intelligence, a police team deployed to the area and encountered suspects in two vehicles near the banks; a shootout ensued, resulting in the deaths of two suspects and the arrest of one, while police recovered two vehicles and a blow pistol.
13 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana Police clarified that Thursday's Labone security operation was triggered by intelligence of a planned robbery targeting GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank. One suspect was arrested and two were killed during the operation; GCB Bank denied an attempted robbery at its Labone branch had occurred.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police foiled a planned robbery of three banks at Labone in Accra on August 13, 2026, killing two suspects in a shootout and arresting one identified as Augustine Okechuku Maazi after receiving intelligence of the syndicate's plans. Two vehicles and a blow pistol were recovered from the scene.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has cleared all outstanding pension contributions to SSNIT for 2025 and paid GH₵156 million in advance towards January 2026 obligations, improving the Trust's cash flow and supporting financial sustainability for over 265,000 pensioners.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the President has received cash contributions, medical supplies, food, and humanitarian goods from corporate organisations and institutions to support victims of the June 29 flood disaster that severely impacted parts of Ghana, particularly Accra. Senior government officials received donations on behalf of the state.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Corporate organisations and international institutions have donated cash, food, medical supplies and essential items to support victims of the June 29, 2026 flood disaster, with donations presented to the Office of the President for communities affected by torrential rains and flooding in Accra.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's mobile money and digital payments sector has grown faster than public confidence in it, creating a trust gap that could stall the country's cash-lite ambitions, according to media-led forums in July that brought together regulators, banks, fintechs, and cybersecurity experts to discuss the relationship between trust and fraud in digital finance.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's banking industry maintains high service quality at 88.2 percent in 2025, though this represents a slight decline from prior years. According to the 2025 Ghana Customer Satisfaction Index report, consumer banking customer satisfaction has eased slightly while banks continue to perform strongly in service delivery, but converting satisfied customers into brand advocates remains a growing challenge.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Trading activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange rose sharply in the week ended July 31, 2026, with share value jumping 251 per cent to GH¢168.92 million, largely driven by MTN Ghana transactions which accounted for 77.7 per cent of total value traded.
3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
CAL Asset Management's CAL Advantage Balanced Unit Trust generated a net annual return of 32.16% in 2025, with assets under management more than doubling to GH¢28.64 million, bolstered by Ghana's improving macroeconomic conditions, easing inflation, and stronger cedi. The fund benefited from equity gains on the Ghana Stock Exchange and strategic investments in companies including MTN Ghana, Ecobank Ghana, and GCB Bank.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Head of FinTech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana has called for a shift from simply expanding access to financial services to improving the financial well-being of Ghanaians, arguing that while the country has increased payments and account access, products offering long-term security—such as savings, credit, insurance, and pensions—remain unavailable to many, particularly women, informal workers, rural communities, and MSMEs.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
According to Owuraku Asare, Head of the FinTech and Innovation Department, the adoption of AI-powered credit assessment tools and improved access to data are helping fintech firms reduce non-performing loans, strengthen digital lending, and expand financial inclusion by enabling better risk assessment and faster lending decisions.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana says innovation in the financial sector must be supported by strong regulation and consumer protection to ensure sustainable financial inclusion. The central bank pledged to strengthen oversight of digital financial services through high licensing standards, enhanced consumer protection, and a common early warning system for cyber resilience.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A cybersecurity expert says Artificial Intelligence has become the only effective way to counter growing cybercrime, as criminals increasingly deploy AI-powered tools that conventional systems cannot detect. He argues that AI shifts cybersecurity from reactive defence to predictive, real-time automation capable of identifying and responding to threats before they cause damage.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana says its regulatory framework aims to foster innovation while protecting consumers and maintaining financial system stability. According to the Head of the DEMI & PSP Office, regulation should complement innovation and safeguard vulnerable users of digital financial services.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana reported that fraud cases in Ghana's digital financial services sector increased by 48 per cent in 2025, concentrated in payment services. The central bank is tightening licensing requirements and enhancing consumer protection measures to address the growing risks.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ecobank's Executive Director of Corporate and Investment Banking said digital innovation is reshaping how people live, work, and transact, redefining access to economic opportunity and enabling individuals, businesses, and communities to participate in the formal economy regardless of geography, income, or background.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The inaugural Ecobank-Joy Business Financial Dialogue Series was held in Accra on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, bringing together regulators, financial institutions, fintech operators and industry leaders to discuss how digital payments and financial technology can expand access to formal financial services among underserved communities.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ecobank Ghana and Mantrac Ghana have signed a strategic partnership to provide flexible equipment financing solutions for businesses in mining, construction, agriculture and manufacturing to acquire Caterpillar equipment. The initiative aims to improve access to heavy machinery, preserve working capital and strengthen capacity of Ghanaian-owned businesses.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →