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Guillaume Valence

Also known as: Mr. Valence

2026-06-092026-10-23

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  1. October 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … The Managing Director of Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Limited, Guillaume Valence, said the institution would continue to comply with the country’s regulatory framework while providing financial services tailored to the needs of individuals and businesses. …

    Advans Group, BoG Discuss Financial Inclusion
  3. Joy Online

    … Guillaume Valence, Managing Director of Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Ltd., said the institution would continue to work within the country’s regulatory framework while supporting customers with financial services tailored to their needs. …

    Advans Ghana, Group leadership visit BoG Governor
  4. Daily Guide

    … The awards were presented at an event organised by CCIFG, whose board president, Guillaume Valence, was also among the distinguished guests. …

    Telecel Wins Two Top Honours At CCIFG Awards
  5. Joy Online

    … y and was attended by distinguished guests including the French Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Diarra Dime-Labille; the Economic Adviser to the President of Ghana and former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper; and the President of the Board of CCI France Ghana, Guillaume Valence …

    Telecel Ghana wins 2 awards at the CCIFG Gala and Awards 2026
  6. Daily Guide

    … Also present at the 8th Chamber of Commerce and Industry France-Ghana (CCIFG) Gala Dinner and Awards Night include France Ambassador to Ghana, Diarra Dimé-Labille, President of CCI France Ghana (CCIFG), Guillaume Valence, Board of Directors, business leaders and several other dig …

    Africa Must Build Capacity To Finance Development – Seth Terkper
  7. Daily Guide

    Guillaume Valence (3rd right) with other dignitaries at the event Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Limited (Advans Ghana) has launched “Mmaa Mpuntuo”, a dedicated financing solution designed to help women entrepreneurs access working capital and investment funding to expand their b …

    Advans Launches GH¢20m Women’s Financing Scheme
  8. September 2026
  9. Joy Online

    … Board and oversight Advans Ghana is led by Managing Director and CEO Guillaume Valence and Deputy CEO Kwame Owusu-Boateng, with an eight-member management committee and a Board chaired by fintech executive and chartered marketer Eli Hini. …

    Expanding Financial Inclusion: Advans Ghana’s client base more than doubles to 160,000
  10. Joy Online

    … The delegation was led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Guillaume Valence, and included Board Member Mr. …

    Advans Ghana pays courtesy call on Ga Mantse
  11. July 2026
  12. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Advans Ghana Savings and Loans, Guillaume Valence, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to responsible and sustainable banking. …

    Growing together, growing greener in Ghana – Advans Ghana plants 1,600 trees in annual sustainability initiative
  13. June 2026
  14. Business & Financial Times

    … Commenting on the results, Managing Director, Guillaume Valence emphasised the human dimension behind the figures. …

    Advans delivers 256% profit surge, signaling a new phase of scale and impact
Business

Bank of Ghana, Advans Group discuss financial inclusion expansion

The News

The Bank of Ghana and Advans Group met to discuss ways to expand financial inclusion and strengthen the financial services sector. The discussion covered regulatory priorities, the role of savings and loans institutions in improving access to finance, and the BoG's liquidity framework and its implications for regulated financial institutions.

21 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

  1. Bank of Ghana, Advans Group discuss financial inclusion expansion

    The Bank of Ghana and Advans Group met to discuss ways to expand financial inclusion and strengthen the financial services sector. The discussion covered regulatory priorities, the role of savings and loans institutions in improving access to finance, and the BoG's liquidity framework and its implications for regulated financial institutions.

    21 hours ago · Daily Guide →

  2. Advans Ghana leadership meets Bank of Ghana governor

    Advans Group and Advans Ghana Savings and Loans held a courtesy call with Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama during the Advans Group Board Week, discussing financial sector developments, regulatory priorities, and the role of savings and loans institutions in expanding financial access. The governor acknowledged Advans Ghana as one of the country's leading savings and loans companies.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Telecel wins digital transformation and sustainability awards

    Telecel Ghana won two of six major honours at the 2026 Chamber of Commerce and Industry France-Ghana awards for digital transformation and innovation excellence, and sustainability and ESG impact, in recognition of its technology investments and environmental initiatives including planting 43,000 trees and introducing solar power at 16 network exchanges.

    15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Telecel Ghana wins two CCIFG awards for innovation and sustainability

    Telecel Ghana has secured two awards at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry France-Ghana (CCIFG) Awards 2026: Digital Transformation & Innovation Excellence and Sustainability & ESG Impact. The awards, evaluated by an independent multi-sectoral jury, recognise organisations demonstrating exceptional business leadership and impact.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Africa must strengthen domestic financing capacity as grant access declines

    Seth Terkper, Presidential Advisor on the Economy, has called on African countries to strengthen their capacity to finance development as declining access to grants and concessional financing places greater responsibility on the private sector and domestic financial institutions to support economic growth. He noted that many African countries have attained lower- and upper-middle-income status, which means they are increasingly losing access to grants and concessional financing.

    7 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 5 October

  1. Advans Ghana launches GH¢20m women's financing scheme

    Advans Ghana has launched "Mmaa Mpuntuo," a financing product designed to help women entrepreneurs access working capital and investment funding, piloted with an initial GH¢20 million commitment from Development Bank Ghana alongside technical support from CapitalPlus Exchange.

    5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Advans Ghana doubles client base to 160,000 in five years

    Advans Ghana's client base grew from 75,184 in 2021 to 159,693 in 2026, with 58% of clients being women. The institution operates 21 branches across nine regions and has disbursed over 250,000 loans worth more than GHS4.5 billion since inception.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Advans Ghana leadership visits Ga Mantse, reaffirms community commitments

    Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Ltd visited the Ga Mantse to reaffirm its commitment to community development, financial inclusion, and partnership with traditional leadership. The visit, led by the company's Managing Director and senior executives, marked part of Advans Ghana's 18-year presence in Ghana and its dedication to supporting economic opportunities across communities.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. Advans Ghana plants 1,600 trees in annual sustainability initiative

    Advans Ghana Savings and Loans planted 1,600 Acacia, Teak, and Shea seedlings at forest reserves in Greater Accra and Northern regions as part of its annual CSR initiative in collaboration with the Forestry Commission. The institution has achieved an 80 percent survival rate from tree-planting exercises conducted over the past 7 years.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Advans Ghana reports 256% profit surge to GH¢66.9 million

    Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Limited posted net profit of GH¢66.9 million in 2025, up 256 percent from GH¢18.7 million in 2024, with its gross loan portfolio expanding to GH¢580 million and active client base reaching 149,000.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

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