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GCB Bank

Also known as: Nkawie branch of GCB Bank · GCB Bank, Labone Accra · GCB Bank Labone · GCB Bank Labone Branch

Ghana's largest deposit-taking bank by market share in 2025, one of six first-quartile lenders in the country.

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August 2026
21 AugJoy Online
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 49-year-old man into custody over an alleged attempted robbery at a GCB Bank branch at Labone. …
Court remands man over alleged Labone bank robbery attempt
18 AugJoy Online
GCB Bank, Absa Bank, Ecobank, Stanbic, Fidelity Bank and Zenith Bank make up the top tier or first quartile banks in Ghana, according to the 2026 Ghana Banking Survey by PwC Ghana. …
GCB, Ecobank, 4 others are top tier banks in Ghana – PwC Banking Survey
17 AugJoy Online
… Approximately 30.7 per cent of total industry deposits were held by GCB Bank, Ecobank Ghana (EBG) and Stanbic Bank Ghana (SBG) in 2025. …
Banking sector deposits jump 25% to GH¢334.3bn in 2025 — PwC
17 AugJoy Online
GCB Bank has regained its position as Ghana’s largest bank by deposit market share, overtaking Ecobank Ghana (EBG) in 2025, according to the PwC Ghana Banking Survey 2026. …
GCB overtakes Ecobank as Ghana’s largest deposit-taking bank
17 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… GCB Bank and Allianz Ghana also recorded marginal declines of 0.35 per cent and 0.55 per cent, respectively. …
GSE gains despite 46% plunge in value traded
13 AugThe Chronicle
… The development, which initially sparked reports of an attempted robbery at the GCB Bank Labone Branch, was clarified by both the police and GCB Bank. …
Police explain how Labone robbery was foiled
13 AugJoy Online
… According to the Police, a robbery syndicate was preparing to attack GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank when officers moved in to foil the operation. …
Police clarify Labone shootout, say syndicate planned attacks on three banks
13 AugJoy Online
… The police said the incident occurred at about 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, after it received intelligence that a robbery syndicate was preparing to attack GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank, all located in Labone. …
Police foil planned heist at three banks; 2 suspects killed, one arrested
13 AugJoy Online
GCB Bank has dismissed reports of a robbery or attempted robbery at its Labone branch in Accra, assuring customers that the facility remains safe and secure. …
GCB Bank denies robbery at Labone branch, assures customers of safety
13 AugJoy Online
The Ghana Police Service has foiled an attempted robbery at a GCB Bank branch in Labone, Accra, with two suspected robbers shot dead and another arrested. …
Police foil attempted robbery at GCB Bank in Labone; two suspects killed, one arrested

Society

Accra court remands man over alleged bank robbery attempt

The News

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 →

Friday 21 August

Accra court remands man over alleged bank robbery attempt
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 →

Tuesday 18 August

GCB, Ecobank, Stanbic, Absa, Fidelity, Zenith top Ghana banks
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 →

Monday 17 August

Ghana's banking deposits rise 25% to GH¢334.3bn in 2025
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 regains top spot as Ghana's largest deposit-taking bank
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 →
GSE market capitalisation rises despite lower trading activity
The Ghana Stock Exchange ended the week of August 14, 2026 with market capitalisation up 1.43 per cent to GH¢288.90 billion and both benchmark indices advancing, though trading volume fell 22.16 per cent and value traded dropped 46.14 per cent. DAS Pharma was the strongest gainer, rising 55.77 per cent.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 13 August

Police foil suspected multi-bank robbery in Labone, killing two
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 →
Police say syndicate planned attacks on three Labone banks
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 →
Police halt planned bank robbery in Accra; two killed, one arrested
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 →
GCB Bank denies robbery at Labone branch, assures safety
GCB Bank has dismissed reports of a robbery or attempted robbery at its Labone branch in Accra, clarifying that no such incident occurred and that the branch remains secure with no breach, customer, staff, funds or property affected.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Police thwart GCB Bank robbery attempt in Labone; two killed
Police foiled an attempted robbery at a GCB Bank branch in Labone on Thursday, August 13, shooting dead two suspects and arresting a third who remains in custody. Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances and identify any other persons involved.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Police foil attempted robbery at Accra GCB Bank branch
Ghana Police Service foiled an attempted robbery at the GCB Bank branch in Labone, Accra on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Two suspects were shot dead and one arrested, though the Police have not yet disclosed the suspects' identities, circumstances of the shooting, or whether injuries were sustained.
13 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 7 August

GCB Bank appointed to lead Ghana's global trade exhibition committees
GCB Bank has been appointed to the National Planning Committee and technical sub-committees for Ghana's participation in the 9th China International Import Expo 2026, where it will chair the Budget and Fundraising Committee and co-chair the Marketing and Publicity Committee. The Bank's Head of State-Owned Enterprises and Afro-Asia Banking will represent it on national planning committees for three international exhibitions.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

Ghana's banking service quality remains strong despite slight dip
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 →
GSE trading value surges 251% on MTN Ghana dominance
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 →

Saturday 1 August

PMI Ghana celebrates project management excellence at annual conference
The Project Management Institute (PMI) Ghana held its 15th Anniversary National Project Management Conference and Project Management Excellence Awards at The Peninsula Resort, Akosombo, bringing together professionals from banking, engineering, consulting, academia and the public sector for collaborative networking sessions and award celebrations.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

CAL Asset Management reports strong unit trust returns in 2025
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 →

Tuesday 28 July

GCB Bank posts 46% profit growth despite interest margin compression
GCB Bank grew profit after tax 46.4 percent to GH¢1.23 billion in the first half of 2026, even as Ghana's interest rates fell sharply and the sector's net interest margins compressed. The bank's strong performance was driven by a 28.9 percent reduction in funding costs rather than wider lending spreads.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

GCB Bank launches Tier 3 pension-backed loan facility
GCB Bank has introduced a Tier 3 Pension-Backed Loan that allows contributors to access credit using their accrued Tier 3 pension balances as security without liquidating their retirement investments. The facility is supported by pension trustees including Petra Trust, Pensions Alliance Trust, Axis Pension Trust, Negotiated Benefits Company, and Standard Pensions Trust.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

GCB Bank critiqued for insufficient Keta community investment
GCB Bank has operated in Keta for more than half a century and derived strong profits from the community's patronage, yet many residents struggle to identify major or continuous corporate social responsibility interventions from the Keta branch. The article argues that a major national financial institution should demonstrate deliberate, transparent and measurable commitment to communities that have sustained it for generations.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 18 July

Woman, ex-soldier charged in GH¢1.6m GAF recruitment fraud
A 41-year-old ward assistant has been charged with conspiracy and fraud alongside a former Senior Warrant Officer for allegedly collecting over GH¢1.6 million from dozens of people by falsely promising them recruitment into the Ghana Armed Forces. The defendants allegedly targeted 73 people between 2023 and 2024; the assistant was granted bail while her co-accused remains at large.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Woman charged with GH¢675,000 GAF recruitment fraud scam
Patience Mbaye, a 41-year-old ward assistant, appeared in an Accra court over an alleged recruitment scam in which she is accused of collecting GH¢675,000 from 26 people promising GAF recruitment. She and an absconding Ex-Senior Warrant Officer Jeffery Naboung, who allegedly collected GH¢1,005,000 from 47 persons, have been jointly charged with conspiracy and defrauding by false pretences; Mbaye pleaded not guilty and was admitted to bail.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

GCB Bank MD receives African leadership commendation award
Farihan Alhassan, Managing Director of GCB Bank, has received the Special African Leadership Commendation Award at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards in recognition of his contribution to Ghana's banking sector, with the award presented by former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete in London.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

Banking's future depends on impact beyond access
Banking has become a powerful force shaping modern life, but many people still experience long queues, delayed fund access, and rigid processes. The future of banking is no longer just about providing access but about impact—helping customers make better financial decisions through convenient, fast, and affordable services that address their practical needs.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 30 June

Retail banking must move beyond access to meaningful customer impact
Banking's role has expanded beyond providing basic services; customers now expect banks to offer convenient, responsive, and relevant solutions that help with financial decisions and everyday experiences, not just secure account-holding.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 29 June

OPay's rise challenges legacy banks in Africa's fintech era
A Business & Financial Times analysis examines how OPay, a neobank launched in 2018, has become one of Nigeria's most significant financial platforms, now valued at USD 2.7 billion and surpassing legacy institutions like First Bank of Nigeria. The article argues that established African financial institutions must learn from OPay's success by prioritizing consumer convenience over traditional banking models built on physical branches.
29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 26 June

GCB Bank wins West Africa Regional Bank of the Year award
GCB Bank has been named Regional Bank of the Year – West Africa at the 20th African Banker Awards in Brazzaville, Congo, recognition of the bank's market leadership, resilience, innovation and contribution to economic growth and financial inclusion in Ghana and the sub-region.
26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 22 June

GCB Bank hosts Ugandan central bank delegation for regional collaboration
GCB Bank held discussions with a delegation from Uganda's central bank to strengthen knowledge exchange and financial market development across African institutions. The engagement covered Ghana's financial market ecosystem, including government securities auctions and capital markets operations.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
GCB Bank hosts Uganda central bank delegation for financial collaboration
GCB Bank hosted a delegation from the Bank of Uganda to strengthen knowledge exchange and deepen financial market development among African institutions. The engagement included discussions on Ghana's financial market ecosystem, government securities auctions, investor participation, and broader issues including market transparency, operational efficiency and regional partnerships.
22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 18 June

GCB Bank urges HR practitioners to develop future-ready workforce
GCB Bank's Managing Director called on human resource practitioners to prioritise people leadership, digital capability and continuous skills development to shape a future-ready workforce. The call was made at the 5th Annual General Meeting of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana, with emphasis on HR professionals moving beyond administrative functions to become strategic partners in building agile and resilient organisations.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 17 June

GCB Bank and Visa expand collaboration on payment solutions
GCB Bank and Visa have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration to deliver more seamless, personalised, and rewarding payment experiences. The two institutions discussed the future of customer engagement, the role of data and technology, and innovative approaches to customer experience during a high-level meeting at GCB Bank's Head Office in Accra.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →