As customer expectations continue to evolve in an increasingly digital world, GCB Bank and VISA have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their collaboration to deliver more seamless, personalised and rewarding payment experiences for customers. …
… Other actively traded counters included GCB Bank, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, CAL Bank, Societe Generale Ghana, Zenith Petroleum Holdings and GOIL. …
… 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”. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.