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Pearl Nkrumah

Also known as: Ms. Nkrumah · Ms. Pearl Nkrumah · Mrs Pearl Nkrumah

Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, overseeing the bank's expansion and partnerships in cocoa financing, regional development, and SME support.

2026-05-122026-10-28

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June 2026
3 JunJoy Online
… Eugene and Nana bring the experience, character, and execution capability required to help us grow sustainably, transform for the future, and protect the trust that our customers and stakeholders place in us.” Managing Director of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, Pearl Nkrumah, added: “W …
Access Bank Ghana appoints two Executive Directors to strengthen leadership team
2 JunJoy Online
… Pearl Nkrumah. The five-day visit, which took place from 11 to 15 May 2026, formed part of the bank’s broader strategy anchored on three key pillars: Grow, Transform and Protect. …
Access Bank Ghana accelerates growth agenda with strategic engagements in Kumasi
May 2026
19 MayThe Chronicle
… Pearl Nkrumah, the Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana Plc, unveiled plans to expand the bank’s presence and support development in Kumasi. …
Access Bank management meets Otumfuo
18 MayBusiness & Financial Times
… Managing Director of the bank Pearl Nkrumah disclosed this when answering a question on the bank’s effort to support agribusiness at a press soirée in Kumasi. …
Access Bank lays out GH₵1bn for cocoa production
15 MayJoy Online
… Pearl Nkrumah, Managing Director, Access Bank Ghana, said the support for cocoa purchasing, which started with a GH₵100 million budget five years ago, had increased to boost Ghana’s exports and agricultural sector. …
Access Bank Ghana budgets GH¢1bn for cocoa purchases in 2025
14 MayThe Ghanaian Times
The Managing Director of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, Ms Pearl Nkrumah, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to driving economic growth in the Ashanti Region, acknowledging the region’s significant contribution to Ghana’s economy. …
Access Bank deepens commitment to drive economic growth in Ashanti Region
14 MayJoy Online
The Managing Director of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC, Pearl Nkrumah, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to driving economic growth in the Ashanti Region, acknowledging the region’s significant contribution to Ghana’s economy. …
Access Bank deepens commitment to drive economic growth in Ashanti Region
12 MayJoy Online
… The announcement was made during a press soirée held in Kumasi, where the Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, Pearl Nkrumah, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the media in support of national development. …
Access Bank Ghana donates GH¢50,000 to support Ashanti Press Centre project

Business

Access Bank Ghana certified as carbon credit broker

The News

Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has been authorised by the Carbon Market Office to operate as a carbon credit broker in Ghana, enabling it to facilitate and intermediate transactions involving carbon credits and Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes. The bank joins a select group of institutions authorised to participate in Ghana's regulated carbon market and will provide carbon market advisory services alongside its existing green and sustainability-linked lending offerings.

14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

Access Bank Ghana certified as carbon credit broker
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has been authorised by the Carbon Market Office to operate as a carbon credit broker in Ghana, enabling it to facilitate and intermediate transactions involving carbon credits and Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes. The bank joins a select group of institutions authorised to participate in Ghana's regulated carbon market and will provide carbon market advisory services alongside its existing green and sustainability-linked lending offerings.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

Access Bank Ghana licensed as carbon credit broker
Access Bank (Ghana) has been authorised by the Carbon Market Office to operate as a licensed carbon credit broker, allowing it to facilitate transactions in carbon credits and connect buyers and sellers in Ghana's regulated carbon market.
13 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 5 August

Access Bank and UNFPA sign MoU on obstetric fistula care
Access Bank Ghana and the United Nations Population Fund have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve maternal healthcare and end obstetric fistula, with plans to expand corrective surgeries, intensify public awareness, and establish a Fistula Trust Fund for sustainable funding.
5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Access Bank and UNFPA partner to combat obstetric fistula
Access Bank Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UNFPA to strengthen collaboration under the Partnership to End Obstetric Fistula in Ghana, aiming to expand access to corrective surgeries, intensify public awareness and mobilise sustainable funding. The bank is transitioning its long-running Fight Against Fistula campaign into a more sustainable institutional framework through the establishment of a Fistula Trust Fund.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 24 July

Access Bank Ghana wins two Euromoney awards for consumer and SME banking
Access Bank Ghana has won Best Bank for Consumer Lending and Best Bank for SMEs at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The awards are part of 16 honors secured by the Access Bank Group across its African operations this year, recognizing the bank's expanded lending portfolio and support for individuals and small businesses.
24 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 23 July

Access Bank Ghana wins Best Bank awards at Euromoney 2026
Access Bank Ghana Plc has been named Best Bank for Consumer Lending and Best Bank for SMEs at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, part of 16 awards won by the Access Bank Group across its African operations.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

Access Bank Ghana reports 14.9% balance sheet growth, shifts to earnings focus
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc reported a record balance sheet of GH¢19.02 billion for 2025, up 14.9% year-on-year, supported by deposit growth of 11.5% to GH¢14.54 billion and loan book expansion of 36.7% to GH¢5.06 billion. The bank is now prioritizing disciplined earnings growth, operating efficiency, and risk-adjusted returns through a three-pillar strategy of Grow, Transform, and Protect.
24 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 23 June

Access Bank Ghana expands balance sheet, pivots to earnings growth
Access Bank (Ghana) reported a record balance sheet of GH¢19.02 billion for 2025, a 14.9% year-on-year increase driven by deposit growth, expanded lending, and retained earnings. The bank is now shifting focus from balance sheet expansion to disciplined earnings growth, operational efficiency, and risk-adjusted returns.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

Access Bank appoints two new executive directors for retail and wholesale
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has appointed Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director, Retail and SME Banking, and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director, Wholesale Banking, following Bank of Ghana regulatory approval. The executives bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, corporate and institutional banking, digital transformation, and risk management.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 4 June

Access Bank Ghana appoints two new executive directors
Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has appointed Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director for Retail and SME Banking and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director for Wholesale Banking, following Bank of Ghana approval. The two executives bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, and corporate banking.
4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 3 June

Access Bank Ghana appoints two Executive Directors
Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has announced the appointment of Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director, Retail and SME Banking, and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director, Wholesale Banking, following regulatory approval from the Bank of Ghana. The two appointees bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, corporate and institutional banking, digital transformation, and risk management.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

Access Bank Ghana expands Kumasi operations, reports 36.7% loan growth
Access Bank Ghana conducted a five-day strategic visit to Kumasi in May 2026, reaffirming its commitment to expanding operations and supporting businesses. The bank recorded significant growth in 2025, including total assets of GH¢19.0 billion and a 36.7 per cent increase in its loan book to GH¢5.06 billion.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

Access Bank management introduces new MD to Otumfuo
Access Bank Ghana's management visited Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to introduce its Managing Director, Pearl Nkrumah, to the Asantehene. The bank plans to expand in Kumasi and invest in infrastructure, education, agriculture and industry to support development in the region.
19 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 18 May

Access Bank disburses GH₵1bn for cocoa production
Access Bank PLC in partnership with the International Finance Corporation has disbursed approximately GH₵1billion to support cocoa production and purchases as part of efforts to boost agricultural development and strengthen the country's export sector. The bank's Managing Director said the initiative began with an annual allocation of GH₵100million, grew to about GH₵900million last year, and now exceeds GH₵1billion with the IFC partnership.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 15 May

Access Bank Ghana allocates GH¢1bn for cocoa purchases 2025
Access Bank Ghana, partnering with the International Finance Corporation, has set aside GH¢1 billion in 2025 to support cocoa-licensed buying companies and value chain actors. The bank also plans to extend support to other cash crops including cashew and shea, and has disbursed single-digit-rate loans to agribusinesses through the Mastercard Foundation.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

Access Bank pledges support for Ashanti Region economic growth
Access Bank's Managing Director has reaffirmed the bank's commitment to driving economic growth in the Ashanti Region, highlighting support for small and medium enterprises, particularly women-led and youth-owned businesses, and announcing a GH¢50,000 donation toward the Kumasi Regional Press Center project.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Access Bank reaffirms support for SMEs in Ashanti Region
The Managing Director of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has reaffirmed the bank's commitment to driving economic growth in the Ashanti Region, highlighting continuous support for small and medium enterprises, particularly women-led and youth-owned businesses through its "W" Initiative and SME Clinics in Kumasi. The bank announced a GHS 50,000 donation towards the completion of the Kumasi Regional Press Centre project.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

Access Bank Ghana donates GH¢50,000 to Ashanti Press Centre
Access Bank Ghana has donated GH¢50,000 towards the construction of the Ashanti Regional Press Centre Project being led by the Ghana Journalists Association. The Managing Director stated the bank is committed to supporting the media as a partner in national development.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →