… The figures from the National Pensions Regulatory Authority tell a striking story about the growing strength of Ghana’s pension sector. …
How Pension Funds Can Solve Ghana’s University Hostel CrisisGhana Minute.
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National Pensions Regulatory Authority — regulator implementing Risk-Based Supervisory System and rolling out Pensions Digital Ecosystem to modernize Ghana's pension administration and expand coverage.
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- May 2026
… Regulatory institutions such as the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) must strengthen oversight, ensure accountability, and protect pension funds. …
Understanding pension system: Challenges and the way forward… The figures from the National Pensions Regulatory Authority tell a striking story about the growing strength of Ghana’s pension sector. …
How pension funds can solve Ghana’s university hostel crisis… At the centre of the system are pension trustees and regulators, including the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), who bear ultimate responsibility for ensuring that systems operate in the interests of contributors. …
Governing data for inclusion: Applying the UNESCO 4PS framework to micro-pensions… Improving Regulatory Oversight and Market Integrity The adoption of GIPS can complement the efforts of regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana and the National Pensions Regulatory Authority. …
Why Ghana’s investment sector must adopt GIPS Compliance… Tachie therefore called on the National Pensions Regulatory Authority to ensure strict compliance by employers and to facilitate the timely payment of all outstanding contributions, including the associated net returns. …
GNAT advocates increased funding for basic education- April 2026
Ghana’s pensions sector is undergoing one of its most transformative periods in recent years, thanks to the bold reforms and strategic direction of the current Board and Management of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA). …
NPRA’s bold reforms drive growth and confidence in pension sectorThe National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) is ushering Ghana’s pension industry into a new digital era through one of its most ambitious reforms yet—the development of the Pensions Digital Ecosystem (PDE). …
NPRA’s digital revolution: How technology is reshaping Ghana’s pension sectorGhana’s pension industry is undergoing a major transformation as the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) rolls out an ambitious digital reform aimed at modernising the system and expanding access. …
NPRA Uses Technology To Drive Pension Reforms… The Managing Director also expressed appreciation to shareholders for their continued support, as well as to the National Pensions Regulatory Authority for its role in safeguarding pension funds. …
Kimpton Trust targets GHȼ1bn in assets as it charts next phase of growth
Opinion
Opinion: Pension funds could address Ghana's university hostel crisis
The News
An opinion piece argues that pension funds could help solve Ghana's rising university hostel accommodation costs, which range from GH¢7,000 to GH¢24,000 depending on occupancy rates. The author, a university chancellor, notes that hostel fees have become unaffordable for many students and parents already struggling with tuition and living expenses.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Monday 18 May
Opinion: Pension funds could address Ghana's university hostel crisis
An opinion piece argues that pension funds could help solve Ghana's rising university hostel accommodation costs, which range from GH¢7,000 to GH¢24,000 depending on occupancy rates. The author, a university chancellor, notes that hostel fees have become unaffordable for many students and parents already struggling with tuition and living expenses.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's three-tier pension system faces sustainability and coverage challenges
Ghana operates a mandatory three-tier pension scheme introduced under the National Pensions Act, 2008, comprising SSNIT-managed first-tier benefits, privately managed second-tier lump-sum retirement benefits, and a voluntary third tier for informal-sector workers. Workers and employers together contribute 18.5% of basic salary to the system, though the article indicates that significant challenges continue to threaten its effectiveness, sustainability, and public confidence.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Saturday 16 May
Pension funds proposed to address Ghana university hostel crisis
An opinion piece argues that pension funds could help solve Ghana's university hostel accommodation crisis, where costs range from GHC7,000 to GHC24,000 and have become unaffordable for many students and families already struggling with tuition and living expenses.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 11 May
Ghana expands pension coverage through data-driven inclusion for informal workers
Ghana is exploring data-driven approaches to extend pension coverage to informal sector workers, using digital financial services and data from mobile money platforms and digital identity systems to design more responsive products. However, this shift raises questions about privacy, consent, fairness, and accountability for workers with limited financial and digital literacy.
11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's investment sector should adopt GIPS compliance standards
The Ghanaian investment industry lacks standardized global performance reporting practices, affecting investor confidence and credibility. Adoption of the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS), developed by the CFA Institute, is presented as essential for Ghana to position itself as a West African financial hub and attract domestic and international capital.
11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Tuesday 5 May
GNAT calls for significantly increased basic education funding
The Ghana National Association of Teachers has renewed its call on government to significantly increase funding for basic education, describing current allocations as inadequate to support quality teaching and learning. GNAT's National President noted that budgetary allocation to basic education remained disproportionately low compared to other sectors within the Ministry of Education.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
NPRA reforms boost Ghana's pensions sector governance and modernisation
Ghana's National Pensions Regulatory Authority has implemented a Risk-Based Supervisory System and is developing a Pensions Digital Ecosystem to modernise pension administration, strengthen governance, and expand coverage since 2025.
30 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Wednesday 29 April
NPRA launches digital ecosystem to modernise Ghana's pension system
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority is developing an integrated digital platform called the Pensions Digital Ecosystem to centralise and modernise Ghana's pension administration. The platform will enable digital registration of contributors, mobile money payments, real-time contribution tracking, biometric verification through the Ghana Card, and strengthen regulatory oversight.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
NPRA launches digital ecosystem to modernise pension system
Ghana's National Pensions Regulatory Authority is rolling out the Pensions Digital Ecosystem, an integrated platform enabling digital registration, mobile money contributions, real-time savings monitoring, and biometric verification via Ghana Card. The system aims to improve transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity while reducing paperwork for employers and service providers.
29 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kimpton Trust targets GHS1 billion assets in medium to long term
The Managing Director of Kimpton Trust Ghana Limited outlined plans to grow assets under management to GHS1 billion over the medium to long term, driven by strategic priorities including cybersecurity, employee development, product innovation, and customer service. The company currently manages over GHS400 million in assets, up from below GHS1 million a decade ago.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →