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PwC Ghana

Also known as: PwC Ghana Ltd. · PricewaterhouseCoopers

PwC Ghana — professional services firm conducting banking sector surveys and tax analysis in Ghana.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    GCB Bank, Absa Bank, Ecobank, Stanbic, Fidelity Bank and Zenith Bank make up the top tier or first quartile banks in Ghana, according to the 2026 Ghana Banking Survey by PwC Ghana.

    GCB, Ecobank, 4 others are top tier banks in Ghana – PwC Banking Survey
  3. Joy Online

    The performance was driven largely by higher investment income, stronger net trading income and a sharp reduction in net impairment losses, according to the PwC Ghana Banking Survey 2026.

    Banks’ pre-tax profit jumps 40% to GH¢23bn
  4. July 2026
  5. Joy Online

    However, provisional estimates put the amount at GHS103.7billion.Speaking on the same programme, Partner at PwC Ghana, Abeiku Gyan Quansah, was of the view that if the government presses ahead with the current measures, there is the likelihood that it will end 2026 achieving the

    We will meet end-year revenue target – Finance Ministry assures
  6. Daily Guide

    ns, the research arm of global credit ratings agency Fitch, has projected the country’s inflation to rise by 9% by the end of 2026 despite the cedi’s strong performance in recent times Associate Director at Fitch Solutions, Mike Kruiniger, who made the projection during PwC Ghana

    Inflation To Rise 9% By End Of 2026 – Fitch Solutions
  7. Joy Online

    Associate Director at Fitch Solutions, Mike Kruiniger, made the projection during PwC Ghana’s webinar on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review.

    Fitch Solutions predicts inflation to rise to 9% by end-2026 despite recent gains
  8. Joy Online

    Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the PwC Ghana Banking Survey in Accra, the chief executive officer of the Ghana Bankers Association, John Awuah, said recent inflation developments are likely to influence the committee’s decision, making a policy hold the most probable

    Bankers expect Central Bank to hold benchmark rate
  9. Joy Online

    Against this backdrop, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Ghana has unveiled the findings of its 2026 Ghana Banking Survey under the theme, “When Rates Recede: Sustaining and Returning Value in Ghana’s Banking Sector Through a Falling Interest Rate Cycle.” The survey warns that while l

    Ghana’s banks face profitability test as falling interest rates force business model shift – PwC
  10. June 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Speaking during a UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) and PwC Ghana webinar on “Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) & International Tax Cooperation: what multinationals need to know”, Mr.

    GRA to automate treaty benefit applications amid major international and local tax reforms
  12. April 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Businesses in Ghana are beginning to feel a sense of relief following recent tax updates, a development that is gradually translating into reduced costs for consumers, according to Mary Kwarteng Darko, an Associate Director in PwC Ghana’s tax practice.

    New tax updates in Ghana bring relief to businesses – PwC Tax Professional
  14. Business & Financial Times

    Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana; Ayesha Bedwei Ibe, Global People Leader for Tax and Legal Services at PwC Ghana Ltd.; Chris Wulff-Caesar, Managing Director of Unilever Ghana; Prof.

    PA Conference 2026 to build administrative professionals into strategic architects
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GCB, Ecobank, Stanbic, Absa, Fidelity, Zenith top Ghana banks

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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

Tuesday 18 August

  1. GCB, Ecobank, Stanbic, Absa, Fidelity, Zenith top Ghana banks

    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

Monday 17 August

  1. Ghana's banking sector profit rises 39.8% to GH¢23bn

    Ghana's banking sector recorded profit before tax of GH¢23 billion in 2025, up 39.8 per cent from GH¢16.5 billion in 2024, driven by higher investment income, stronger net trading income, and reduced impairment losses. The growth outpaced income expansion, with total income rising 24.1 per cent to GH¢44.1 billion, pushing the industry's PBT margin to 52.2 per cent.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Finance Ministry assures Ghana will meet 2026 revenue target

    The Finance Ministry has assured that Ghana will meet its revenue target for 2026, citing ongoing government reforms and the expected strengthening of tax mobilisation in the third and fourth quarters, despite provisional mid-year collections falling short of the government's target.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Fitch Solutions projects Ghana inflation at 9% by end 2026

    Fitch Solutions has projected Ghana's inflation will rise to 9% by the end of 2026, largely driven by renewed pressure on the cedi, stronger domestic demand, and higher food prices linked to El Niño-related weather disruptions, despite the cedi's recent strong performance. The projection is based on the Bank of Ghana's new monetary stance and expectations that the cedi will not stabilise strongly in coming months.

    31 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Fitch Solutions forecasts inflation to reach 9% by end-2026

    Fitch Solutions projects Ghana's inflation will rise to 9% by the end of 2026, driven largely by renewed pressure on the cedi, and further to 13.2% by end-2027 due to stronger domestic demand, imported inflation, and food price increases linked to weather disruptions. The forecast contrasts with Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson's projection of 5% inflation by December.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Bankers expect Bank of Ghana to maintain policy rate

    The Ghana Bankers Association expects the Bank of Ghana to hold its monetary policy rate at the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The CEO noted that while macroeconomic conditions have improved, recent inflation developments are likely to influence the committee's decision to maintain the current 14.0 percent rate.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's banks must adapt as falling interest rates compress profit margins

    PwC's 2026 Ghana Banking Survey warns that while lower interest rates are expected to support economic growth, they threaten banks' traditional earnings by compressing net interest margins, requiring banks to diversify revenue streams and embrace digital, transaction-driven business models to sustain profitability.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. GRA to automate treaty benefit applications for businesses

    Ghana Revenue Authority plans to fully digitalize the application process for treaty benefits, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce compliance costs, and enhance certainty in tax treatment. The move addresses current delays caused by incomplete documentation and lengthy verification processes with treaty partners.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Ghana's tax reforms bring relief to businesses, says PwC

    Recent tax updates in Ghana, including abolition of the Emissions Levy, COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy, and E-levy, are shifting the tax regime towards a more business-friendly environment and reducing costs for consumers, according to a PwC tax professional.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. PA Conference 2026 to reposition administrators as strategic institutional leaders

    Five Six Five has launched the 2026 PA Conference, set for July 23–24 in Accra, to reframe administrative professionals as strategic architects rather than support staff. The sixth edition will bring together 250 executive and personal assistants from across the African sub-region for sessions on digital transformation, AI integration, and institutional excellence.

    28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 27 April

  1. Ghana-Netherlands partnership shifts from aid to sustainable trade

    Ghana and the Netherlands have transformed their relationship from a traditional donor-recipient model to one centered on trade and investment, with bilateral trade reaching €2.2 billion and over 150 Dutch companies investing more than €2 billion in Ghana across manufacturing, renewable energy, and logistics. The partnership focuses on agriculture and cocoa to support Ghana's food self-sufficiency goals.

    27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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