GCB Bank — Ghanaian financial institution named West Africa Regional Bank of the Year (2026), financing infrastructure and supporting national programmes.
… The prosecutor said that about six months ago, Fordjour accompanied Kyei to open a savings account at the Nkawie branch of GCB Bank, where GH¢46,306.90 was deposited. …
In a major boost to Ghana’s industrialisation and infrastructure drive, GCB Bank, in partnership with Timeline & Innovation Company Limited, has commissioned a substantial fleet of heavy-duty vehicles and industrial machinery to support the government’s flagship “Big Push” infras …
GCB Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to financing Ghana’s infrastructure drive, as its Managing Director, Farihan Alhassan, emphasised that infrastructure remains the backbone of every economy at the handover of heavy-duty vehicles and industrial machinery to Timeline Innovatio …
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has praised GCB Bank and Timeline & Innovation Company Limited for their significant contribution towards the successful implementation of Ghana’s ambitious “Big Push” industrial and infrastructure development agenda. …
GCB Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, through a symbolic GH¢5 million donation aimed at strengthening preparations ahead of the FIFA World Cup. …
What began in December 2025 as a bold customer reward initiative by GCB Bank has culminated in a vibrant grand finale, bringing to a close a five-month nationwide campaign that transformed consistent saving into a competitive, reward-driven experience for hundreds of thousands of …
The Managing Director of GCB Bank, Farihan Alhassan, has commended customers for embracing disciplined saving habits, describing participation in the bank’s Pa To Pa Promo as “nothing short of incredible”. …
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has commended GCB Bank for its commitment to fairness, transparency, and credibility in the execution of the “Pa To To Pa Promo:, which climaxed with a grand finale held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on Friday, May 8. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GCB Bank and VISA have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate on delivering more seamless, personalised and rewarding payment experiences for customers, with discussions focused on data, technology, and innovative customer engagement approaches.
The Ghana Stock Exchange's market capitalisation rose to GH¢262.95billion in May with a year-to-date gain of 52.84 percent, driven by declining inflation, lower interest rates, and increasing investor participation in equities.
A 21-year-old washing bay attendant has been remanded in police custody by the Nkawie Circuit Court for allegedly stealing GH¢46,306.90 from a friend's bank account and using the money for betting. The accused pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to reappear in court on June 15, 2026.
GCB Bank has partnered with Timeline & Innovation Company Limited to commission a substantial fleet of heavy-duty vehicles and industrial machinery to support Ghana's government infrastructure agenda under President John Dramani Mahama. The newly commissioned equipment includes tipper trucks, service vehicles, water tankers, flatbed trucks, bulldozers, graders, excavators, wheel loaders, backhoes, and steel rollers.
GCB Bank's Managing Director reaffirmed the bank's commitment to financing Ghana's infrastructure, emphasising infrastructure as the backbone of the economy. The bank is aligning its operations with national priorities, including supporting the government's Big Push programme and indigenous contractors.
The Ministry of Roads and Highways commended GCB Bank and Timeline & Innovation Company Limited for supporting Ghana's "Big Push" industrial and infrastructure development agenda. The companies commissioned a fleet of heavy-duty construction and logistics equipment including tipper trucks, bulldozers, graders, and excavators to strengthen operational capacity for major infrastructure projects.
Sports Minister Kofi Adams announced that Ghana has secured broadcast rights to air 2026 World Cup matches live on multiple media platforms through government support and fundraising efforts. The disclosure came during a presentation of GH¢5 million in donations from GCB Bank to the Black Stars fundraising campaign.
GCB Bank has donated GH¢5 million to Ghana's national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with bank leadership emphasising football's role in unifying Ghanaians and describing the support as a strategic investment in national pride and Ghana's global image.
GCB Bank ended its "Pa To Pa" customer reward campaign on May 8 with a grand finale draw at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, celebrating 50 outstanding customers and selecting five top winners to receive fully sponsored World Cup trips.
GCB Bank Managing Director Farihan Alhassan has commended customers for participating in the bank's five-month "Pa To Pa" savings promotion, which concluded at a grand finale on May 8 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. The initiative, launched in December, was designed to encourage consistent saving for personal goals such as weddings, car purchases, and vacations.
The National Lottery Authority has praised GCB Bank for its commitment to fairness and transparency in executing the "Pa To To Pa Promo" campaign, which ran from December 2025 to April 2026. The NLA, which closely monitored the promotion under its regulatory mandate, confirmed it was satisfied with the conduct of the draw, conducted with integrity and accountability.
The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a steep decline in the trading week ended Friday, May 8, 2026, shedding GH¢12.5 billion in market capitalisation as the GSE Composite Index tumbled 546 points or 3.6 per cent to close at 14,567.57. Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana), which accounts for roughly a third of total market capitalisation, led the losses.
Ghana's Auditor-General has recovered GH¢57.2 million in unearned salaries from public sector workers who remained on the payroll despite being absent or failing validation checks between 2023 and April 2026. The recovered funds were transferred to the Consolidated Fund, and the Auditor-General pledged to surcharge supervisors and eliminate ghost names from government payrolls.
Zonta Club of Accra II launched a year-long 30th anniversary celebration marking three decades of work in education, health, advocacy, gender-based violence and child marriage. The club's Girls Scholarship Project, launched in 2015, has supported six girls from primary school through to university level.