Also known as: Nkawie branch of GCB Bank · GCB Bank, Labone Accra · GCB Bank Labone · GCB Bank Labone Branch
GCB Bank — Ghanaian financial institution supporting MSMEs through financing and business guidance, and empowering staff through community impact initiatives.
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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 arrestedThe Chronicle
The Ghana Police Service has foiled an attempted robbery at the GCB Bank branch at Labone in Accra.The incident occurred today, Thursday, August 13, 2026, with the Police confirming that two suspects have been gunned down while another has been arrested. …
Breaking News: Police Foil Attempted Robbery at Labone GCB BankJoy Online
GCB Bank has been appointed to the National Planning Committee and several technical sub-committees overseeing Ghana’s participation in the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026. …
GCB Bank appointed to committees for Ghana’s participation in global trade exhibitionsJoy Online
… ADB topped the business banking service quality rankings with 98.9 percent, followed by FirstBank Ghana and GCB Bank at 98.6 percent, Standard Chartered Bank at 97.6 percent, and First Atlantic Bank at 97.5 percent. …
Ghana’s banking service quality remains strong despite slight dip in customer satisfaction – reportThe Ghanaian Times
… GCB Bank ranked second in terms of value traded, posting GH¢20.25 million. It was followed by Intravenous Infusions Limited with GH¢4.98 million, Kasapreko with GH¢4.68 million, and Ecobank Ghana with GH¢1.71 million. …
GSE trading value jumps 251% on MTN dominanceJoy Online
… Among the evening’s top honours: Project of the Year – MTN Ghana’s 2025 Home Go Bigger Project Bank Project of the Year – GCB Bank’s Calypso Treasury Software Project IT Project of the Year – ECG’s ERP Transformation Project PMO of the Year – Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Co …
MTN, ECG & others celebrated at NPMC & PMEA 2026Joy Online
… CAL Asset Management attributed the fund’s performance to strategic investments in listed companies such as MTN Ghana, Ecobank Ghana and GCB Bank. …
CAL Asset Management delivers strong as economic recovery boosts investmentsJoy Online
… GCB Bank’s response in the first half of the year was emphatic. Rather than retreat with the rate cycle, the Bank delivered another commanding performance, demonstrating an ability to generate growth even as the traditional earnings engine came under pressure. …
GCB turns margin compression test into statement of strength with a sterling half-year performanceJoy Online
GCB Bank has expanded the frontiers of consumer financing with the introduction of its Tier 3 Pension-Backed Loan, a new credit solution that allows contributors to access funding by leveraging their pension benefits while maintaining their focus on long-term retirement goals. …
GCB Bank unlocks new pathway to credit with Tier 3 pension-backed loanJoy Online
For more than half a century, GCB Bank has occupied a commanding position in the commercial and social life of Keta and the wider Anlo area. …
Banking Keta for decades, yet investing too little in KetaPresident Mahama has called for tougher enforcement of building regulations at the district assembly level in response to recent building collapses, urging authorities to ensure developers obtain permits and comply with stop-work orders, and tasking the Ministry of Local Government with ensuring accountability when buildings collapse.
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President Mahama has called for tougher enforcement of building regulations at the district assembly level in response to recent building collapses, urging authorities to ensure developers obtain permits and comply with stop-work orders, and tasking the Ministry of Local Government with ensuring accountability when buildings collapse.
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GCB Bank's Head of Micro and Small Enterprises says poor record-keeping and inadequate documentation are barriers preventing MSMEs from accessing formal financing, and the bank is helping businesses improve payment recording through collection and digital banking solutions.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank hosted an MSME Caravan Clinic in Accra on October 6, bringing together entrepreneurs for discussions on financing, business growth, branding and other issues affecting small business competitiveness. The clinic is part of the bank's effort to support MSMEs beyond financial services, combining access to finance with business knowledge and practical guidance.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The trial of Augustine Okechuku Maazi, charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and attempted robbery in connection with an alleged Labone robbery syndicate, has been adjourned to October 22, 2026, after the prosecution indicated it needs to file additional witness statements. The defence sought bail for Maazi, who has pleaded not guilty to eight counts, but the court directed any formal bail application be filed at the next hearing.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index rose 1.33 per cent to 14,071.44 points last week, but total share trading value fell 28.25 per cent to GH¢104.63 million, with MTN Ghana accounting for approximately 90 per cent of traded value.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Cocoa Board has established Cocoa Capital PLC, a special-purpose vehicle seeking to raise GH¢16.3 billion through domestic debt markets, comprising GH¢14 billion in commercial paper for cocoa purchases in the 2026/27 crop season and GH¢2.3 billion in medium- to long-term bonds to refinance existing legacy debt.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana must repay GH¢111 billion of restructured domestic bonds in 2027 and 2028 (GH¢58 billion in 2027, GH¢53 billion in 2028) from the 2022/23 Domestic Debt Exchange as bullet payments. While annual maturities after 2028 range from GH¢4.9 billion to GH¢9.3 billion, this concentration represents a refinancing challenge rather than a repayment problem, as obligations of this size are typically refinanced through standard sovereign practice.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's equity market retreated in the week to September 18, 2026, with the GSE Composite Index declining 2.06 per cent to 14,309.49 and market capitalisation falling to GH¢270.20 billion from GH¢276.26 billion. Trading activity slowed significantly, with total volume dropping 53.74 per cent and transaction value falling 43.80 per cent, though both indices remained substantially up year-to-date.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Wa West District Hospital has received surgical equipment and GH¢340,000 in financial support through an intervention by the Member of Parliament for Wa West. The support is intended to improve emergency care and reduce referrals to the regional hospital, addressing equipment shortages that currently require nurses to share blood pressure machines.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Stock Exchange activity surged last week with 34.59 million shares traded, up 130.2% from the previous week, and transaction value rising 77.8% to GH¢165.94 million. Despite the increase in trading liquidity, benchmark indices declined and market capitalisation fell 1.52%.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
GCB Bank is expanding corporate social responsibility by empowering employees to identify and address community needs through the Staff Community Impact Programme, which involves about 95 staff groups across the country. Projects span health, education, environmental protection and road safety, with the bank matching funds raised by employees.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana has launched the 2026 edition of its flagship "Ghanaian Banker Magazine," a publication documenting the state of Ghana's banking industry and the Institute's role in professional standards. The launch occurred at CBEL Connect, an event attended by alumni, bank executives, and Bank of Ghana officials.
8 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana has launched the 2026 edition of the Ghanaian Banker Magazine, its flagship publication on the state of the country's banking industry. The launch event at Alisa Hotel brought together bank chief executives, council members, and Bank of Ghana officials to discuss industry issues.
8 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 →
Government's latest four-year Treasury bond auction attracted GH¢4.46 billion in bids, of which GH¢3.15 billion was accepted. The bond cleared at 12.00% yield, below pre-auction expectations, with a bid-to-cover ratio of 1.41 times.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI Africa's Bright Simons has challenged the State Interests and Governance Authority's portrayal of state-owned enterprises' financial performance, arguing that underlying data do not support the claim of a "massive" turnaround despite SOEs posting a combined net profit of GH¢19.8 billion in 2025 against a loss of GH¢2.25 billion in 2024. Simons cited indicators including the number of profitable entities, cumulative losses, current ratios and dividend payments as evidence that the turnaround narrative is not borne out by the data.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At Ghana Chamber of Mines' 7th Biennial HR Conference, GCB Bank's Head of People & Culture said automation and AI present both risks and opportunities for mining, and organizations should view new technologies as a chance to build safer, smarter workplaces while developing employee skills like digital fluency and adaptability.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Trading activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange declined significantly for the week ended August 28, 2026, with total volume traded falling 53.60 per cent to 8.29 million shares and value dropping 49.11 per cent to GH¢39.13 million, though selected stocks including Das Pharma recorded strong price gains.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
More than 4,000 GCB Bank employees are mobilised to deliver 95 community development projects across the country under the Staff Community Impact Programme, targeting education, healthcare, water and sanitation, environmental sustainability, youth development, social welfare, community safety and infrastructure.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →