Securities and Exchange Commission — Ghana's financial market regulator overseeing licensing, capital markets development, and combating unlicensed investment schemes.
News reports
Order a long-term news report on Securities and Exchange Commission
Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
The Ghanaian Times
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr James Klutse Avedzi, has urged the public to exercise caution and avoid investing in schemes operated by unlicensed financial institutions that promise unusually high returns. …
SEC cautions public against unlicensed investment schemesThe Ghanaian Times
… He stated that the partnership would open up international career opportunities for finance students through professional training and qualifications recognised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). …
FIUC, GISI partner to build relevant skills for financial services industryJoy Online
… He said this at the Bono Regional edition of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) “Time with the SEC” Investor Education Programme at the Sunyani Technical University (STU) Auditorium on Thursday, October 15, 2026. …
Bono Regional Minister calls for investor education to drive economic growthThe Ghanaian Times
… The call was contained in the foreword to the BoG Roadmap for Sustainable Finance in Ghana, jointly signed by the Governor of the BoG, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, and the heads of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), National Insurance Commission (NIC) and National Pension …
BoG calls for coordinated approach to climate-related financial risksJoy Online
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is in the process of developing Social Bond Guidelines aligned with the International Capital Market Association’s ICMA Social Bond Principles (SBP). …
SEC to develop Social Bond Guidelines; over half of listed firms report on ESG indicatorsJoy Online
… The Securities and Exchange Commission provided regulatory oversight, while the Ghana Stock Exchange facilitated the admission and listing of the commercial paper on the Ghana Fixed Income Market. …
COCOBOD raises GH¢3.4bn as Cocoa Capital PLC lists inaugural commercial paper on GFIMJoy Online
… Cocoa Capital PLC has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise funds through the domestic debt capital market. …
COCOBOD raises GH¢3.39bn at 11% in first Commercial Paper trancheJoy Online
… As a result, the transaction also requires the necessary approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), particularly regarding the transfer of shares and other developments on the Ghana Stock Exchange. …
BoG clears Attijariwafa Bank’s takeover of Société Générale GhanaJoy Online
The International Monetary Fund has urged the Bank of Ghana and the securities and Exchange Commission to collaborate closely and align their risk assessment frameworks and supervisory action plans for crypto markets and activities. …
Cryptocurrency regulation: BoG, SEC must collaborate closely to align risk assessments – IMFThe Chronicle
… It acknowledged the regulatory oversight provided by the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission during the process. …
SSNIT raises stake in Société Générale Ghana to 24.36%The Securities and Exchange Commission's Director-General has urged the public to avoid investing in unlicensed financial institutions promising unusually high returns, and to verify companies' licensing status before investing. He warned that thousands of families have lost savings through such schemes and that high returns do not guarantee investment security.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Securities and Exchange Commission's Director-General has urged the public to avoid investing in unlicensed financial institutions promising unusually high returns, and to verify companies' licensing status before investing. He warned that thousands of families have lost savings through such schemes and that high returns do not guarantee investment security.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Fanaka International University College and the Ghana Investment and Securities Institute have signed an MoU to align the university's Master of Science in Finance programme with professional standards and equip graduates with skills relevant to the financial services industry. The partnership provides pathways towards statutory licensing, international professional qualifications, and access to developments in financial markets.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bono Regional Minister has called for intensified investor education and financial literacy to protect residents from fraudulent investment schemes and promote sustainable economic growth, warning the public not to invest based on promises of quick returns but to understand the product, risks, and institution involved.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has called for a proactive and coordinated approach among financial sector regulators to manage climate-related risks and safeguard the stability of the country's financial system. The BoG released a Roadmap for Sustainable Finance in Ghana, jointly signed by the governors of the BoG, Securities and Exchange Commission, National Insurance Commission, and National Pensions Regulatory Authority.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission is developing Social Bond Guidelines aligned with the International Capital Market Association's Social Bond Principles to promote financing for projects delivering positive social outcomes including affordable housing, healthcare, education, and support for small and medium enterprises. Over half of listed firms report on ESG indicators as the SEC integrates sustainable finance into the domestic capital market under its Capital Market Master Plan.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board raised GH¢3.396 billion from domestic institutional investors through its inaugural commercial paper issuance under a GH¢16.3 billion Domestic Cocoa Notes Programme, marking a step toward diversifying financing sources and reducing reliance on external borrowing. The commercial paper has been listed on the Ghana Fixed Income Market of the Ghana Stock Exchange.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board raised GH¢3.39 billion through its special-purpose vehicle Cocoa Capital PLC in the first tranche of a Commercial Paper programme, falling short of the GH¢4 billion target. Investors will receive 11% interest over 266 days, with the funds supporting cocoa purchases for the 2026/27 crop season as part of a broader GH¢16.3 billion financing programme.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has issued "No Objection" to Morocco-based Attijariwafa Bank's proposed takeover of Société Générale Ghana, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The decision was influenced by Attijariwafa Bank's financial strength and expected competition benefits in Ghana's banking sector.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Monetary Fund has urged the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission to collaborate closely, align their risk assessment frameworks, and establish formal supervisory structures to prevent regulatory gaps and arbitrage in crypto markets.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has increased its shareholding in Société Générale Ghana by an additional five per cent to 24.36 per cent, following the completion of the acquisition of the 60.22 per cent controlling interest previously held by Société Générale Group by Morocco's Attijariwafa Bank and SSNIT. SSNIT says the increased shareholding will strengthen its position as an investor on behalf of workers and pensioners, help safeguard retirement assets, and contribute to greater Ghanaian participation in the banking sector.
1 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
SSNIT has increased its shareholding in Société Générale Ghana to 24.36% after acquiring an additional 5% stake, as part of Société Générale Group's exit from controlling ownership. Morocco-based Attijariwafa Bank acquired a 55.22% stake to become the new majority shareholder.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has acquired an additional 5.0% stake in Societe Generale Ghana, bringing its total holding to 24.36%, following the completion of Attijariwafa Bank and SSNIT's acquisition of Societe Generale Group's 60.22% controlling stake in the bank. SSNIT said the transaction enhances its position to grow contributors' retirement assets and advances greater Ghanaian participation in the banking sector.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cocoa Board has established Cocoa Capital PLC, a special-purpose vehicle seeking to raise GH¢16.3 billion through domestic debt markets, comprising GH¢14 billion in commercial paper for cocoa purchases in the 2026/27 crop season and GH¢2.3 billion in medium- to long-term bonds to refinance existing legacy debt.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Securities and Exchange Commission has closed Nyak-City Hostels Limited for offering an unlicensed investment product called "Treasury Hostel Investment" that promised guaranteed lifetime returns from hostel investments over 60 years. The SEC's Deputy Director General said the Commission would take action against unlicensed entities without waiting for investors to suffer losses.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central Securities Depository has launched Investor Connect, a digital platform allowing investors to access information on their securities holdings and transaction history, while prospective investors can open securities accounts digitally. The CEO said the initiative aims to remove barriers discouraging people from entering Ghana's capital market.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chipper Cash, an African fintech company, has integrated with Universal Merchant Bank's virtual accounts platform and begun opening virtual accounts for customers in Ghana, following UMB's regulatory approval from the Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's capital market faces a shortage of businesses prepared to access public markets rather than a lack of investment capital, according to PwC Ghana. The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a 137.4% return in US Dollar terms in 2025, with market capitalisation rising to approximately GHS172 billion.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana is urging digital asset businesses to make regulatory compliance an integral part of their operations from the outset, prioritising transparency, responsible marketing and customer asset protection. The comments follow Ghana's passage of the Virtual Assets Providers Bill in December and come as the regulator stresses the need for close collaboration between industry and regulators on consumer protection questions.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's GoldBod model is drawing interest from seven African countries—Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Sudan, and Namibia—which have undertaken official visits over a 12-month period to study Ghana's approach to centralised gold market regulation and formalised gold trading for value maximisation and local value retention.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Anidaso Mutual Fund PLC's net assets rose 47.7% from GH¢4.27 million to GH¢6.31 million in 2025, driven by stronger investment earnings particularly from equities. The fund's net asset value per share increased 27.16% to GH¢1.6820, with investment income up 22.96% and dividend income surging 134%.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
ProMark Elite Limited and KPMG are collaborating through the Digital Assets Summit Africa to support Africa's digital assets agenda, which has shifted from technology interest to establishing regulatory rules, institutional capacity, and translating innovation into economic value. The focus now extends beyond cryptocurrency trading to include payment systems, cross-border transactions, tokenisation, financial inclusion, and consumer protection.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's virtual asset market was already operating substantially before the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act passed in December 2025, with Sub-Saharan Africa receiving over US$205 billion in on-chain value between July 2024 and June 2025, up 52% year-on-year, with Ghana among the region's five largest markets.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Aliko Dangote announced that the Dangote Refinery's Initial Public Offering will allow ordinary Nigerians, including drivers and cooks, to buy shares in the 650,000 barrels per day facility. The IPO will offer 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525.00 per share, with applications opening September 14, 2026 and closing October 9, 2026.
8 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Bank of Ghana will roll out guidelines for virtual assets and cryptocurrency to regulate and license eligible service providers in the sector. Governor Johnson Asiama said the regulations are necessary to protect Ghanaians, as cryptocurrency use continues regardless of past attempts to ignore it.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission have warned the public against a fraudulent crypto investment platform called "Daily Wealth Guide" that promises high returns and is being promoted using a doctored video falsely endorsing the scheme by President John Dramani Mahama. The regulators said the scheme amounts to unlicensed deposit-taking and warned that those involved would face penalties and be required to refund all funds received.
3 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has assured the public that introducing non-interest banking will not create a religious banking system or give any faith preferential treatment. The initiative is presented as an inclusive, non-discriminatory commercial banking model intended to operate alongside conventional banking rather than replace it.
3 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission have warned the public against a suspected crypto investment scam called "Daily Wealth Guide" after a doctored video falsely showed President Mahama endorsing it. The regulators stressed that deposit-taking can only be done by licensed institutions and cautioned against schemes promising quick, high returns.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Fidelity Bank Ghana held a Debt Capital Markets Conference bringing together the Bank of Ghana, Ministry of Finance, Ghana Stock Exchange, and institutional investors to explore how macroeconomic stability can be converted into long-term capital for productive investment. Managing Director Julian Opuni said improving conditions present an opportunity after three years of stabilisation, and disclosed the bank has supported debt capital-market transactions with an aggregate value exceeding GH¢30 billion.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Universal Merchant Bank has become the first bank in Ghana to receive approval from both the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer virtual accounts to eligible businesses in the virtual asset ecosystem.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fidelity Bank Ghana convened a Debt Capital Markets Conference with the Bank of Ghana, Ministry of Finance, Ghana Stock Exchange, and institutional investors to discuss converting macroeconomic stability into long-term capital for productive investment. The conference, themed "Lower Rates, Higher Opportunity," focused on shifting the national conversation from economic stabilisation to building foundations for sustainable growth through debt capital markets.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →