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Stanbic Bank

Also known as: Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd.

Stanbic Bank Ghana — financial institution launching green energy financing and supporting cedi-based trade with China.

2026-04-232026-11-06

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October 2026
13 OctDaily Guide
… Johnson Asiama, disclosed that Stanbic Bank was piloting a system allowing businesses to pay Chinese suppliers from cedi accounts, with payments received in yuan. …
US Tariff Threat Looms Over Ghana’s BRICS Bid
12 OctJoy Online
… Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, disclosed that Stanbic Bank was piloting the service, with GCB preparing a similar arrangement. …
Ghana risks 10% to 100% tariffs on exports to US under Trump’s threats as it moves to join BRICS
12 OctJoy Online
Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd. has launched “Be Powered”, a sustainability-focused campaign to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and sustainable mobility solutions across Ghana. …
Stanbic Bank launches ‘Be Powered’ campaign to drive Ghana’s green future
7 OctJoy Online
… According to him, partnerships with GCB Bank, Stanbic Bank and Republic Bank have supported government-backed mortgage facilities and rent-to-own arrangements. …
Mahama urges tougher enforcement of building regulations over recent collapses
September 2026
28 SeptJoy Online
… Absa, CalBank, Ficap Securities, GCB Bank PLC, One Africa Markets and Stanbic Bank will act as joint lead managers and bookrunners for the offer. …
COCOBOD sets up Cocoa Capital PLC to raise GH¢16.3bn for cocoa sector
24 SeptJoy Online
… According to Dr Asiama, Stanbic Bank is currently piloting a programme under which importers no longer have to source US dollars to make payments for their imports from China. …
BoG backs cedi payments for Ghana-China trade
10 SeptDaily Guide
… The first witness, Frank Anane Dekpey, an errand boy to Adu-Boahene, testified about how he was often sent to deposit or withdraw money at UMB Bank or Stanbic Bank to be given to Adu-Boahene. …
AG Closes Case In Adu-Boahene Trial
7 SeptJoy Online
… The bond is expected to be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, with Absa Bank, CalBank, Fincap Securities, GCB Bank, OA Capital and Stanbic Bank serving as active bond specialists.
New 4-year bond attracts GH¢4.46bn in bids
August 2026
3 AugJoy Online
… Among retail banks, OmniBSIC Bank achieved the highest NPS at 78 percent, followed by Stanbic Bank with 77.5 percent, UMB at 74.9 percent, Republic Bank at 66.6 percent, NIB at 65.9 percent, and Zenith Bank at 63.2 percent. …
Ghana’s banking service quality remains strong despite slight dip in customer satisfaction – report
July 2026
30 JulJoy Online
… In addition, 13 Stanbic Bank trust accounts have been established for the affected children, each funded with GH¢1 million. …
Government unveils support package for children of officials killed in helicopter crash

World & Region

Ghana seeks BRICS partner status amid US tariff threats

The News

Ghana's Cabinet has approved a bid for BRICS partner-country status, which Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says is a first step toward full membership and was recommended by a ministerial committee in 2023. The move comes as US President Donald Trump has threatened additional tariffs on countries pursuing what he calls BRICS's "anti-American policies," though Ghana's government maintains its foreign policy will remain guided by national interests.

13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 13 October

Ghana seeks BRICS partner status amid US tariff threats
Ghana's Cabinet has approved a bid for BRICS partner-country status, which Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says is a first step toward full membership and was recommended by a ministerial committee in 2023. The move comes as US President Donald Trump has threatened additional tariffs on countries pursuing what he calls BRICS's "anti-American policies," though Ghana's government maintains its foreign policy will remain guided by national interests.
13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 12 October

Ghana seeks BRICS partner status amid US tariff threats
Ghana's Cabinet has approved seeking partner status with BRICS, with aims to become a full member later. The move risks exposure to US tariff threats, including a 10% levy for alignment with the grouping and a separate 100% warning tied to replacing the US dollar, though the Foreign Affairs Minister says Ghana will maintain its non-aligned position and retain independent foreign policy.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Stanbic Bank launches green energy financing campaign
Stanbic Bank Ghana has launched "Be Powered," a campaign to promote renewable energy and sustainable mobility through a new Solar and Electric Vehicle Finance Solution that provides tailored financing to individuals, businesses, and institutions investing in clean energy and sustainable transport technologies.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

Mahama calls for stricter building regulation enforcement following collapses
President Mahama has called for tougher enforcement of building regulations at the district assembly level in response to recent building collapses, urging authorities to ensure developers obtain permits and comply with stop-work orders, and tasking the Ministry of Local Government with ensuring accountability when buildings collapse.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

COCOBOD launches Cocoa Capital PLC to raise GH¢16.3 billion
The Ghana Cocoa Board has established Cocoa Capital PLC, a special-purpose financing vehicle wholly owned by COCOBOD, to raise GH¢16.3 billion for the cocoa sector through domestic capital markets. The programme will include GH¢14 billion in commercial papers and GH¢2.3 billion in bonds, rolled out in three tranches beginning with GH¢4 billion.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

Bank of Ghana supports cedi payments for Ghana-China trade
The Bank of Ghana is supporting efforts to facilitate trade between Ghana and China using the cedi, reducing reliance on the US dollar. Stanbic Bank is piloting a programme allowing Ghanaian importers to pay for Chinese goods in cedis, with Ghana Commercial Bank also developing similar arrangements.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

AG closes case in Adu-Boahene cybersecurity fraud trial
The Office of the Attorney General has closed its case against former National Signals Bureau Director General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, and Advantage Solutions Limited, who are accused of stealing GH¢49.1 million in a purported cybersecurity system deal for Ghana. The court has set September 25, 2026 as the deadline for the defence to file a submission of no case to answer, with a ruling on the submission scheduled for November 5, 2026.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 7 September

Government's 4-year bond raises GH¢3.15bn amid strong demand
Government's latest four-year Treasury bond auction attracted GH¢4.46 billion in bids, of which GH¢3.15 billion was accepted. The bond cleared at 12.00% yield, below pre-auction expectations, with a bid-to-cover ratio of 1.41 times.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

Ghana's banking service quality remains strong despite slight dip
Ghana's banking industry maintains high service quality at 88.2 percent in 2025, though this represents a slight decline from prior years. According to the 2025 Ghana Customer Satisfaction Index report, consumer banking customer satisfaction has eased slightly while banks continue to perform strongly in service delivery, but converting satisfied customers into brand advocates remains a growing challenge.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

Government presents support package to helicopter crash victims' children
The government has presented support packages to the children of eight state officials who died in an August 6 helicopter crash, including health insurance coverage valued at GH¢3 million for 27 beneficiaries and 13 trust accounts funded with GH¢1 million each.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama establishes GH¢1m trust funds for crash victims' children
President Mahama announced full implementation of support for families of eight officials killed in an August 2025 military helicopter crash, including GH¢1 million trust funds for each minor child and compensation awarded by the Accra Circuit Court under the Workmen's Compensation Act.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

Swift Academy team wins Ghana science and tech competition
Team NextGen Coders from Swift Academy in the Ashanti Region won the 2026 Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize with an AI-powered dialysis monitoring system designed to detect critical risks like blood leaks and air bubbles, automatically stopping treatment and triggering an alarm when danger is identified.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

Manhyia South MP seeks Damang Mine lease transparency records
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South has formally requested access to documents and records relating to the Damang Mining Lease granted to Engineers and Planners Limited, invoking the Right to Information Act 2019. The MP is seeking disclosure of lease terms, payments made by the company, production returns from 2023–2026, stockpile details, and records of any transition management following the competitive tender process concluded in April 2026.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

Stanbic Bank donates GH¢400,000 relief items to NADMO
Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated relief items worth GH¢400,000 to the National Disaster Management Organisation to support communities affected by recent flooding and fire incidents across Accra and other parts of the country.
12 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 11 June

Minority urges caution on Ghana-South Africa tensions
The Parliamentary Minority has warned the government against allowing tensions involving Ghanaians in South Africa to damage bilateral relations, calling for the Foreign Minister to brief Parliament on recent evacuations and the situation affecting an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 Ghanaians in that country.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 10 June

Minority demands Foreign Minister briefing on SA evacuation
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called for an immediate briefing from the Foreign Affairs Minister on a government-sponsored evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Minority argues Parliament must be fully informed to prevent misinformation and ensure coordinated diplomatic response, noting Ghana's estimated 25,000–30,000 nationals in South Africa and long-standing economic ties with the country.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

Stanbic Bank executive urges balanced digital lending to protect Africa
The Head of Strategy and Enablement at Stanbic Bank has called for digital lenders across Africa to prioritize customer outcomes and sustainability over access alone, warning that irresponsible lending practices—particularly multiple simultaneous loans without repayment capacity assessment—could create financial distress and systemic risks.
4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 2 June

Stanbic Bank urges balanced approach to Africa's digital lending growth
The Head of Strategy and Enablement at Stanbic Bank has called for digital lenders across Africa to prioritize customer outcomes and sustainability alongside expanding access to credit, warning that irresponsible lending practices—particularly in the informal sector and instances of customers taking multiple loans simultaneously—risk creating financial distress and systemic risks.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

UGCFL26 Group A wraps with four wins and one draw
Match week 10 concluded the Group Stages of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2 with five matches on 8th May at UG Main Stadium; four dominant wins and one dramatic draw determined the two semi-finalists from Group A.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

UGCFL Season 2 Group A final round preview released
Week 10 marks the final round of the University of Ghana Corporate Football League Season 2 group stages, with the title race still wide open. The standout fixture features Lancaster Accra (16 points) against GFA (17 points), with GCAA leading the group.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

MTN CTIO Roundtable 2026 focuses AI debate on job creation
The MTN Business CTIO Roundtable Africa 2026, held in Accra, shifted focus from AI-driven job displacement to job creation, with executives and policymakers emphasizing how Ghanaian businesses can use AI to build new industries, upskill talent, and expand employment. MTN Ghana's CIO stressed that AI-driven efficiency enables businesses to scale and hire workers with new digital skills rather than replacing staff.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 April

Bank relationship manager granted bail for GHS12m theft
An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to a 30-year-old Guarantee Trust Bank relationship manager, Christopher Arthur, accused of stealing GH¢12 million from a customer between April 2025 and March 2026. Arthur pleaded not guilty to the stealing charge and was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢12 million with four sureties.
23 April 2026 · The Chronicle →