GCB Bank PLC — financial institution operating in Ghana, running community outreach and customer engagement initiatives including unsecured lending for SMEs and staff community programmes.
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Customers of Ghana’s GCB Bank PLC, and members of the public had the opportunity to engage directly with Managing Director, Farihan Alhassan, during a social media live “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session held as part of the Bank’s Customer Service Month 2026 activities. …
GCB MD engages customers in live social media ‘Ask Me Anything’ sessionJoy 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 trancheThe Ghanaian Times
GCB Bank PLC has dedicated October to customer appreciation, education and engagement, extending this year’s Customer Service Week into a month-long programme under the global theme: ‘The Extra Mile.’ Having served Ghanaians for more than seven decades, the bank said the Customer …
GCB dedicates October to customer serviceJoy Online
GCB Bank PLC has extended this year’s Customer Service Week into a month-long customer engagement programme, dedicating October to customer appreciation, education and direct interaction with its clients. …
GCB extends Customer Service Week into month-long customer engagementJoy Online
… Absa, CalBank, Ficap Securities, GCB Bank PLC, One Africa Markets and Stanbic Bank will act as joint lead managers and bookrunners for the offer. …
COCOBOD sets up Cocoa Capital PLC to raise GH¢16.3bn for cocoa sectorJoy Online
… The three-day UK-Ghana Trade and Investment Summit 2026 is being supported by leading institutions and businesses, including GCB Bank PLC, PwC Ghana LTD., UK International Development, UK-Ghana Jobs for Economic Transformation, Fidelity Bank Ghana LTD., Ecobank Ghana PLC, Vivo En …
Ghana’s business environment at ‘Inflection Point’ as private Sector takes greater lead — Vish AshiagborThe Ghanaian Times
Employees of GCB Bank PLC have enhanced the library of Osei Tutu Senior High School in Akropong in the Ashanti Region by donating books and desktop computers to improve students’ access to educational and digital learning resources. …
GCB Bank employees equip Osei Tutu SHS libraryJoy Online
Employees of GCB Bank PLC have successfully implemented the Helmet On, Life On Campaign, a road safety initiative aimed at promoting responsible motorcycle use among commercial riders, delivery personnel, and pillion passengers across the Accra Central Business District (CBD). …
GCB’s Helmet On, Life On campaign targets motorcycle safety in Accra CBDJoy Online
As part of its commitment to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises, GCB Bank PLC has held the Kumasi edition of its MSME Caravan Business Clinic to build the capacity of local businesses. …
GCB Bank unveils GH¢1m unsecured loans to boost business growth at Kumasi MSME CaravanThe Ghanaian Times
Employees of GCB Bank PLC have donated a baby incubator and other essential medical equipment and supplies worth GH₵100,000 to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Child Health Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. …
GCB staff donate incubator, others to Korle-Bu NICUGCB Bank's Managing Director Farihan Alhassan engaged customers and the public in a live "Ask Me Anything" social media session on Facebook and Instagram as part of the bank's Customer Service Month 2026, discussing topics ranging from digital banking and customer experience to personal questions about his career and preferences.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank's Managing Director Farihan Alhassan engaged customers and the public in a live "Ask Me Anything" social media session on Facebook and Instagram as part of the bank's Customer Service Month 2026, discussing topics ranging from digital banking and customer experience to personal questions about his career and preferences.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
GCB Bank PLC has extended its annual Customer Service Week into a month-long programme in October, themed "The Extra Mile," to thank customers for their loyalty, gather feedback on their experiences, and identify service improvements. The month will feature branch activities, community events, online engagements, and a Customer Town Hall where customers can interact directly with the bank's leadership.
2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
GCB Bank PLC has extended its Customer Service Week into a month-long engagement programme in October, focused on customer appreciation, education, and direct interaction with clients under the theme "The Extra Mile." The bank said the initiative aims to hear customer feedback, strengthen trust, and identify service improvements.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board has established Cocoa Capital PLC, a special-purpose financing vehicle wholly owned by COCOBOD, to raise GH¢16.3 billion for the cocoa sector through domestic capital markets. The programme will include GH¢14 billion in commercial papers and GH¢2.3 billion in bonds, rolled out in three tranches beginning with GH¢4 billion.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
PwC Country Senior Partner Vish Ashiagbor says Ghana's business environment is at an "inflection point," with the private sector gradually assuming greater responsibility for driving economic activity. He remarks that businesses must adapt their processes, relationships, and strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Employees of GCB Bank PLC have donated books and desktop computers to the library of Osei Tutu Senior High School in Akropong, Ashanti Region, to improve students' access to educational and digital learning resources. The project is part of 95 community initiatives under the Bank's 2026 Staff Community Impact Programme.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
GCB Bank employees launched the Helmet On, Life On Campaign to promote responsible motorcycle use among commercial riders and passengers across Accra's central business district, reaching over 500 riders through road safety education and training workshops in collaboration with the NRSA and MTTD.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank has introduced an SME Unsecured Business Loan offering up to GH¢1 million to customers without collateral or financial statements, based on account activity; the initiative was unveiled at the Kumasi edition of its MSME Caravan Business Clinic to address financing challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises.
16 September 2026 · 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 →
Employees of GCB Bank PLC have donated a baby incubator and other medical equipment worth GH₵100,000 to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The donation is part of 95 community projects being undertaken through GCB's 2026 Staff Community Impact Programme.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Employees of GCB Bank PLC donated drip stands, bedside lockers, episiotomy and delivery sets, bedsheets and delivery beds to the maternity ward of Ketu South Municipal Hospital in Aflao. The donation was made as part of GCB's 2026 Staff Community Impact Programme, in which more than 4,500 employees are participating through 95 community projects across Ghana.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Employees of GCB Bank PLC have donated wheelchairs, stretchers and laptops to Margaret Marquart Catholic Hospital in Kpando to support patient care and administrative work as part of the bank's 2026 Staff Community Impact Programme.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index returned 71.90% in August 2026, with trading activity up 323.86% year-on-year; while the top price gainers included Dannex Ayrton Starwin PLC (313.6%) and Digicut Production & Advertising PLC (211.1%), there were 16 price losers led by Enterprise Group PLC (-33.1%).
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The government will open the book-build for a new four-year cedi-denominated Treasury Bond on September 1, 2026, maturing in 2030, with the securities to be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange and offered to both resident and non-resident investors.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust plans to expand its bank co-location service points from 15 to 100 by the end of 2027 to improve access to pension services nationwide and increase membership. The initiative aims to bring services closer to contributors and pensioners while reducing the cost of establishing standalone SSNIT offices.
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 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 →
After economic stabilisation measures including fiscal adjustments, debt restructuring, and macroeconomic reforms, Ghana must now convert this stability into a resilient, inclusive financial system capable of supporting long-term economic transformation and ensuring opportunities for all Ghanaians, according to a commentary on the role of financial sector development.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior executives of GCB Bank PLC visited the Gbewaa Palace to commiserate with the people of Dagbon following the death of the late Ya-Na Abubakari Mahama II, presenting cash and food items and pledging continued support to the acting Regent ahead of the enskinment programme.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank PLC reported profit before tax of GH¢1.91 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 45.8% year-on-year, driven by growth in operating income and non-interest income despite pressure from declining interest rates and tighter lending margins.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Farihan Alhassan, Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, argued at the African Business Leaders Awards in London that Africa's financing challenges stem not from capital scarcity but from the need to build better risk structures and predictable investment environments. He cited an infrastructure financing gap of between US$68 billion and US$108 billion annually and a widening climate finance deficit, attributing barriers partly to the "Africa risk premium" that inflates borrowing costs despite lower default rates on infrastructure investments in the region.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index closed at 14,712.00 points, up 4.86 points, while the Financial Stocks Index fell 20.46 points to 8,218.45 points. Year-to-date, the Composite Index is up 67.75 per cent while the Financial Stocks Index is down 76.85 per cent.
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
X Lor, a Ghanaian singer and songwriter, has created ABL (Angels Beyond Limitations), a genre blending Afrobeats, R&B, Highlife, Gospel, Soul, and contemporary African music that reflects his artistic identity and spiritual philosophy. The genre represents artistic freedom, emotional honesty, and limitless creativity as he prepares to launch his Tornado EP.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank has hosted a delegation from the Bank of Uganda to strengthen knowledge exchange and collaboration among African financial institutions. The engagement covered Ghana's financial market ecosystem, including government securities auctions, investor participation, and trade settlement processes.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Capital Ltd has donated medical equipment including stethoscopes, centrifuges, autoclaves, and other items to the Men's Ward of Accra Psychiatric Hospital to mark Father's Day and Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. The company's Managing Director stated the gesture was intended to support men battling mental health conditions and improve care delivery.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank's Managing Director has urged HR practitioners to take a strategic role in preparing organisations for the future by prioritizing people leadership, digital skills development, and continuous learning, arguing that organisations investing deliberately in their people will be better positioned to remain competitive amid technological change.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that debate over the Bank of Ghana's published financial reports has become politicized rather than focused on substantive accounting and economic analysis, with critics using standards inconsistently depending on their political position.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
St. Elizabeth Hospital at Hwediem in Ahafo Region has launched a fundraising campaign to expand its emergency ward from seven to 30 beds and replace obsolete medical equipment. The 110-bed facility, which serves as a critical referral hub for Ahafo and four neighboring regions, aims to address severe overcrowding that has forced it to refer critical cases elsewhere.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →