Fidelity Bank Ghana — universal bank established in 1998 as Discount House, now with 82 branches serving 2.2 million people, marking 20th anniversary in 2026.
… Group picture of management of DBG and Sinapi Aba DBG provides support for entrepreneurs through participating Financial Institutions including Fidelity Bank Ghana, Absa Bank Ghana, Cal Bank Ghana, Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB), Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Advans Ghana, Sefwiman …
… Under further questioning, Mr Cromwell agreed that Fidelity Bank had informed investigators that part of the funds had been moved to UMB Bank to take advantage of foreign exchange trading opportunities. …
Fidelity Bank Ghana has completed the refurbishment of six classrooms and the construction of four-cubicle urinal units at La-Bawaleshie Presby ‘2’ Basic School in Accra. …
… Award winners included Fidelity Bank, which had the Best Customer and Safety Practices award; SONAPACK Ghana Limited for Best Eco-friendly Product Manufacturing and Supply; and Vivo Energy for Best Employee Road Safety Education. …
… He told the court that Adu-Boahene as the Director of BNC, signed three different cheques which were drawn on BNC’s bank account with Fidelity Bank. …
… The witness said the accused subsequently issued three cheques drawn on the National Signals Bureau account held with Fidelity Bank and caused the monies to be deposited into an account at UMB Bank belonging to a private company, BNC Communications Bureau Limited. …
The Multimedia Group has commended Fidelity Bank Ghana on its 20th anniversary, praising the bank's growth, resilience, innovation and contribution to Ghana's economic and social development over two decades.
The Multimedia Group has commended Fidelity Bank Ghana on its 20th anniversary, praising the bank's growth, resilience, innovation and contribution to Ghana's economic and social development over two decades.
Fidelity Bank Ghana has launched activities to mark its 20th anniversary under the theme "Twenty Years of Audacious Steps," highlighting two decades of innovation and commitment to Ghana's socio-economic development. The bank, which began in 1998 as Fidelity Discount House with an initial capital of one million US dollar before becoming a universal bank in 2006, now serves 2.2 million people through its financial inclusion initiatives and has financed major projects in energy, housing and healthcare sectors.
Defence counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene has filed a submission of no case to answer, arguing the prosecution has failed to establish a prima facie case and citing evidential gaps, contradictions in witness testimony, and failure to call material witnesses. The case centres on the alleged dishonest appropriation of GH¢49.1 million allegedly obtained under the guise of procuring a US$7 million cyber-defence system.
MobileMoney Fintech Ltd has received over 990 entries for the 2026 MoMo Fintech Lab, a nationwide innovation programme that identifies and supports innovators developing solutions for Ghana's digital financial services sector. Applications remain open until September 30.
Fidelity Bank Ghana has opened a new branch at Afienya to bring banking services to residents and businesses in the New Sebrepor-Gbetsile-Afienya corridor. The branch brings the bank's total to 82 branches across 14 regions.
Fidelity Bank Ghana has opened its Afienya Road Branch, bringing the bank's total branches to 82 across 14 regions. The new branch, located in the growing New Sebrepor–Gbetsile-Afienya corridor, is intended to bring banking services closer to communities with expanding commercial and residential activity.
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.
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.
Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated GH¢200,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to help vulnerable Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases access specialised medical care and critical treatment.
MTN Ghana concluded its sixth SME Business Clinic in Greater Accra, bringing together over 200 entrepreneurs to provide practical tools, knowledge and partnerships for digital transformation, access to finance and market expansion. The two-day programme focused on developing effective marketing strategies for domestic and global business advantage.
The Office of the Attorney General has closed its case against former National Signals Bureau Director General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, and Advantage Solutions Limited, who are accused of stealing GH¢49.1 million in a purported cybersecurity system deal for Ghana. The court has set September 25, 2026 as the deadline for the defence to file a submission of no case to answer, with a ruling on the submission scheduled for November 5, 2026.
Fidelity Bank called for greater investment in processing, storage, packaging, logistics and certification within Ghana's agricultural value chain to increase export earnings and retain more wealth domestically, citing the contrast between cocoa paste earnings (US$789 million in 2025) and nontraditional agricultural exports (US$710 million in 2025) as evidence of the need for value addition beyond production.
Lead counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene concluded over 10 weeks of cross-examination of the prosecution's final witness in a GH¢49.1 million cybersecurity case at the High Court in Accra. The defence challenged whether a BNC Communications Bureau Limited account at UBA was authorised for national security operations, while the EOCO investigator maintained the account was unknown to the National Signals Bureau.
The Ghana Journalists Association's Ashanti Regional chapter has launched the 2025 Ashanti GJA Excellence Awards, open to all media practitioners in the region for works published or broadcast during 2025. The awards include two divisions covering eight news categories plus special honours for veteran journalists and the regional journalist of the year.
A travel and tour agent has been remanded into custody for allegedly collecting GH¢107,000 from a civil servant and relatives under the pretext of securing their recruitment into Ghana's security services, including the Ghana Armed Forces, Police Service, Immigration Service, and Revenue Authority. He has been charged with fraud by false pretences and pleaded not guilty.
Fidelity Bank has called for Ghana to shift its agricultural financing and structure to capture more value from what it already produces, rather than simply producing more. The bank argues that agricultural sovereignty lies in controlling more of the value created by Ghanaian agriculture and retaining more income within the economy, highlighting that cocoa paste generated approximately US$789 million in 2025 while non-traditional agricultural exports generated approximately US$710 million over the same period.
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.
Fidelity Bank Ghana held a Debt Capital Markets Conference bringing together the Bank of Ghana, Ministry of Finance, Ghana Stock Exchange, and institutional investors to explore how macroeconomic stability can be converted into long-term capital for productive investment. Managing Director Julian Opuni said improving conditions present an opportunity after three years of stabilisation, and disclosed the bank has supported debt capital-market transactions with an aggregate value exceeding GH¢30 billion.
Samuel Atta Akyea, defence counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu Boahene, will complete his cross-examination of EOCO investigator Frank Marshal Cromwell today at the Accra High Court. The prolonged questioning, centred on a disputed GH¢49.1 million transaction, has yielded admissions the defence says undermine key aspects of the prosecution's case.
Veteran economist Kwame Pianim has commended Fidelity Bank Ghana as an example of sound governance, credible succession, and homegrown ownership, emphasizing the need for Ghana's economy to sustain recovery and build a deeper capital market.
Fidelity Bank Ghana convened a Debt Capital Markets Conference with the Bank of Ghana, Ministry of Finance, Ghana Stock Exchange, and institutional investors to discuss converting macroeconomic stability into long-term capital for productive investment. The conference, themed "Lower Rates, Higher Opportunity," focused on shifting the national conversation from economic stabilisation to building foundations for sustainable growth through debt capital markets.
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama says the government is hopeful of a ratings upgrade in the second half of 2026, following recent upgrades from S&P and Fitch Ratings. The Governor attributed the improvements to fiscal consolidation through enhanced domestic revenue mobilization, prudent expenditure management, and restoration of debt sustainability.
Fidelity Bank Ghana has finished renovating the Multipurpose Auditorium at the Police Public Safety Training School in Pwalugu, as part of a decade-long partnership with the Ghana Police Service that has also included constructing a borehole, upgrading kitchen facilities, and providing equipment.
Fidelity Bank has completed a full renovation of the Multipurpose Auditorium at the Police Public Safety Training School in Pwalugu, as part of a decade-long partnership with the Ghana Police Service that has also included a mechanised borehole, kitchen upgrades, and equipment.
PETROSOL Platinum Energy PLC, an ISO-certified indigenous oil marketing company, has received 178% subscription for its maiden GH₵100 million corporate bond, with combined bids of GH₵178.074 million. The 4-year tranche attracted 229% subscription and the 5-year tranche drew 128% subscription, and the company plans to raise the remaining GH₵100 million from its approved GH₵200 million Note Issuance Programme.
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.
Fidelity Bank has called for stronger stakeholder collaboration, harmonised trade systems, and targeted institutional support to remove structural barriers limiting the growth of Ghanaian traders and entrepreneurs, particularly women. The bank's director of banking operations identified poor data quality and fragmented customs systems as major obstacles to trade growth in Ghana and the region, and advocated for greater harmonisation of customs regimes across neighbouring countries.
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.
Fidelity Bank has called for stronger stakeholder collaboration, harmonised trade systems, and targeted institutional support to remove structural barriers holding back Ghana's traders and entrepreneurs, particularly women. Senior leaders highlighted data quality and fragmented customs systems as pressing obstacles to trade growth, and noted that the effectiveness of artificial intelligence in transforming commerce depends on quality data.
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.