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Stanbic Bank Ghana

Also known as: SBG · Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited

Stanbic Bank Ghana — one of Ghana's largest banks, recently became first in the country to offer Chinese yuan settlement via CIPS.

2026-04-272026-09-21

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    This is a responsibility Stanbic Bank Ghana embraces deeply, anchored by a guiding belief: “Africa is our home, we drive her growth.” Stanbic has consistently demonstrated this commitment by financing strategic projects that catalyse Ghana’s industrialisation.

    Building the backbone of growth: Ghana’s Infrastructure Deficit and the Path to Economic Transformation
  3. Joy Online

    Absa Bank, Calbank, Fincap GCB, OA and Stanbic were the six institutions that participated as active bond specialists for this offer.

    Government raises GH¢3.15bn in 4-year bond at 12%
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    BY JOSEPH COBBINAH The writer is Complaints Management & Information Analyst, Client Experience, Personal and Private Banking, Stanbic Bank Ghana You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers

    Financial inclusion and strategic banking innovation: Reimagining access in Ghana
  5. August 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Six institutions have been named as active bond market specialists for the transaction: Absa, CalBank, Fincap, GCB, OA and Stanbic.

    New four-year Treasury Bond opens for bids September 1
  7. Joy Online

    Opoku, Manager, Talent Acquisition, People and Culture, Stanbic Bank Ghana

    The case for the aged talent: Why experience never retires
  8. Joy Online

    to hold the line, banks to pass on lower rates honestly, businesses to invest, investors to do their homework, and households to convert income into assets. ******** The writer, Nabil Abubakar Hussayn, Head, Employee Value Banking, Private and Personal Banking, Stanbic Bank Ghana

    Ghana’s new wealth window
  9. 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
  10. Joy Online

    Approximately 30.7 per cent of total industry deposits were held by GCB Bank, Ecobank Ghana (EBG) and Stanbic Bank Ghana (SBG) in 2025.

    Banking sector deposits jump 25% to GH¢334.3bn in 2025 — PwC
  11. Joy Online

    The shift puts GCB at the top of the deposit market, ahead of Ecobank and Stanbic Bank Ghana (SBG), which ranked third with a 7.80 per cent share.

    GCB overtakes Ecobank as Ghana’s largest deposit-taking bank
  12. Joy Online

    Stanbic Bank Ghana, a member of Standard Bank Group, has become the first bank in Ghana to offer clients direct access to the China Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), following approval from the Bank of Ghana.

    Stanbic Bank becomes first bank in Ghana to offer direct yuan settlement via CIPS
Business

Ghana's infrastructure deficit threatens long-term economic potential

The News

Ghana's economy is projected to grow 5.8 per cent in 2025, but the nation's aging infrastructure received a D3 grade in the 2026 Infrastructure Report Card, reflecting chronic underfunding and inadequate maintenance. According to the World Bank, Ghana requires an estimated US$37.2 billion annually in infrastructure investment to meet long-term development objectives.

17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 17 September

  1. Ghana's infrastructure deficit threatens long-term economic potential

    Ghana's economy is projected to grow 5.8 per cent in 2025, but the nation's aging infrastructure received a D3 grade in the 2026 Infrastructure Report Card, reflecting chronic underfunding and inadequate maintenance. According to the World Bank, Ghana requires an estimated US$37.2 billion annually in infrastructure investment to meet long-term development objectives.

    17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 4 September

  1. Government raises GH¢3.15bn in 4-year bond auction

    Ghana's government raised GH¢3.15 billion in a 4-year bond auction at a clearing yield of 12%, receiving total bids worth GH¢4.46 billion. The bond, marketed primarily to resident investors and to be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, will mature on September 3, 2030.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Ghana advances financial inclusion through digital innovation

    Ghana has expanded financial services access over the past decade through mobile money, digital payments, and fintech, but geographic barriers, affordability, digital literacy gaps, and trust concerns still limit participation among rural communities, informal workers, and small business owners. The article argues that addressing these challenges requires strategic, innovation-driven approaches beyond traditional banking models.

    2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 30 August

  1. Ghana opens book-build for four-year cedi-denominated Treasury Bond

    The government will open the book-build for a new four-year cedi-denominated Treasury Bond on September 1, 2026, maturing in 2030, with the securities to be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange and offered to both resident and non-resident investors.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. Experienced workers bring institutional memory and crisis expertise

    An opinion piece argues that older professionals are undervalued in hiring despite offering institutional memory, crisis-handling instincts, and the ability to anticipate problems—skills that complement rather than lag behind the agility youth brings to the workplace.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's fiscal discipline signals new economic opportunities

    Ghana's 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review, presented to Parliament on 23 July with the theme "Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation," shows the government redirecting existing resources toward infrastructure, transport, flood control, energy security and debt management without requesting a supplementary budget. The policy signals fiscal discipline that could reshape inflation, interest rates, exchange rates and market confidence, with first-quarter GDP growth at 6.4 per cent, reserves covering five months of imports by June, and inflation falling from 13.7 per cent to roughly 5.3 per cent.

    20 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 deposits rise 25% to GH¢334.3bn in 2025

    According to the PwC Ghana Banking Survey 2026, total customer deposits in Ghana's banking sector increased by 25 per cent in 2025, from GH¢266.5 billion to GH¢334.3 billion, driven by improved macroeconomic stability, stronger customer confidence, and expanded digital banking adoption. The growth was broad-based across deposit categories, with time and call deposits recording particularly strong increases of 56.8 per cent and 37.5 per cent respectively, reflecting customer response to attractive fixed-term investment products.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GCB regains top spot as Ghana's largest deposit-taking bank

    GCB Bank has overtaken Ecobank Ghana to become Ghana's largest bank by deposit market share in 2025, with a 12.37 per cent share, according to the PwC Ghana Banking Survey 2026. Industry deposits expanded by 25 per cent in 2025, rising to GH¢334.3 billion, driven by improved macroeconomic stability and stronger customer confidence.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Stanbic Bank launches yuan settlement via CIPS in Ghana

    Stanbic Bank Ghana has become the first bank in the country to offer direct access to China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) for yuan settlement, following Bank of Ghana approval. The service allows individuals and businesses to settle RMB transactions directly from Ghana Cedi accounts, with Ghana being one of six African markets selected for the rollout.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Stanbic Bank first in Ghana to offer Chinese yuan settlement

    Stanbic Bank Ghana has become the first bank in the country to offer direct access to the China Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), following Bank of Ghana approval. The service enables individuals and businesses to settle Chinese yuan payments directly from Ghana cedi accounts, simplifying trade and financial transactions with China.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. 55 young people complete mentorship programme in Greater Accra

    Fifty-five young people from underserved communities across Greater Accra have completed the second cohort of the Radiza Mentorship Initiative, a three-day programme combining leadership training, career guidance, financial literacy, and mentorship to prepare participants for leadership and community service.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Standard Bank Group named Africa's Best Private Bank again

    Standard Bank Group, parent of Stanbic Bank Ghana, has won Africa's Best Private Bank at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026 for the second consecutive year, and was also recognised for Family Office Services, High-Net-Worth Clients, and Next-Gen wealth management.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. Lancaster University Ghana runs AI and robotics bootcamp for SHS students

    Lancaster University Ghana is running an eight-week technology bootcamp for senior high school students to equip them with skills in artificial intelligence, robotics, programming, electronics and 3D printing. The university is also training educators to ensure knowledge transfer to classrooms across the country.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. OmniBSIC Bank records lowest household loan APR in May 2026

    OmniBSIC Bank offered the lowest interest rate on household loans in May 2026 at 5.03% APR on five-year tenure, according to Bank of Ghana data released in July, while some banks charged as much as 39% despite the Ghana Reference Rate standing at 10.03%.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. Ghana Diamond Rackets defeat seeded Kenya 3-0 in BJK Cup

    Ghana's national women's tennis team defeated second-seeded Kenya 3-0 in their opening match of the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III on July 13, despite entering the tournament as the lowest-ranked nation. The victory comes after the team and Ghana Tennis Federation overcame significant challenges including inadequate state support and difficulty securing sponsorship.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. Stanbic Bank Ghana deploys AI systems to detect fraud

    Stanbic Bank Ghana is investing in artificial intelligence-driven monitoring systems to identify suspicious activities and strengthen fraud detection. The bank's Chief Risk Officer said financial institutions must adapt their risk management approaches as fraudsters refine their tactics, and that AI-enabled transaction monitoring tools can learn behavioral patterns and help preserve customer trust.

    2 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Stanbic Bank plants trees to support Ghana climate resilience

    Stanbic Bank Ghana has launched a tree-planting initiative to reduce carbon emissions and support climate resilience, with staff planting over 10,000 trees across three locations as part of a broader target to plant 50,000 trees this year and one million long-term.

    1 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 29 June

  1. OPay's rise challenges legacy banks in Africa's fintech era

    A Business & Financial Times analysis examines how OPay, a neobank launched in 2018, has become one of Nigeria's most significant financial platforms, now valued at USD 2.7 billion and surpassing legacy institutions like First Bank of Nigeria. The article argues that established African financial institutions must learn from OPay's success by prioritizing consumer convenience over traditional banking models built on physical branches.

    29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 22 June

  1. Business incubators as de-risking tool for SME financing

    Ghana's banking sector faces elevated non-performing loan ratios despite recent improvement, with SMEs accounting for over 93% of distressed credit as of April 2025. The article examines how business incubators can help reduce credit risk and support SME growth amid persistent structural vulnerabilities in agriculture, transportation, and construction sectors.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's plastic pollution worsens urban flooding and ocean threats

    Recent flooding in Accra, exacerbated by plastic waste clogging drainage systems and controlled spillage from Weija Dam, has exposed Ghana's urgent need to address plastic pollution and marine litter as interconnected environmental, financial, and developmental challenges.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana's economy projected to grow 5.9–6.1% in 2026

    Standard Bank Research projects Ghana's economy will expand by 5.9% to 6.1% in 2026, supported by gold mining expansion, critical infrastructure projects, and improved foreign exchange buffers, following stronger-than-expected 6% growth in 2025.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Stanbic Bank rewards World Cup campaign winners, launches local card usage drive

    Stanbic Bank Ghana and Visa rewarded customers who won its FIFA World Cup Experience Campaign and launched a new Local Card Usage Initiative to accelerate digital payments and support merchants. The initiative is part of Stanbic Bank's 2026 "Bank the Moment" campaign, which aims to drive Ghana's growth through supporting national pride, empowering employees, and celebrating customers.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 20 June

  1. Ghana Supporters Union reinforced with sponsorship for World Cup

    Stanbic Bank Ghana has provided financial and logistical support to the Ghana Supporters Union to increase fan presence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, including 100 tracksuits and pre-loaded cards worth $200 each for executives. Additional waves of supporters are scheduled to depart Accra on Saturday and Sunday to boost player morale.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Business incubators can reduce credit risk for SME financing

    Ghana's banking sector faces elevated non-performing loan ratios, with SMEs accounting for over 93% of distressed credit as of April 2025. The article argues that business incubators, combined with strengthened regulation and industry response, can serve as a de-risking tool to address systemic credit challenges affecting SMEs in agriculture, transportation, and construction.

    19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Editorial: Digital fraud threatens Ghana's financial system trust

    An editorial warns that rising digital fraud—including phishing, SIM-swap, account takeovers, and social engineering—is eroding public confidence in Ghana's financial system. Ghana lost more than GH¢19 million to cybercrime between January and September 2025, a 17 per cent increase over the same period in 2024, with 2,008 cyber incidents recorded, a 52 per cent increase.

    19 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 18 June

  1. Nigeria evacuating 742 nationals from South Africa by June 30

    Nigeria's Federal Government has pledged to evacuate over 742 nationals from South Africa before June 30 who wish to return home amid anti-migrant attacks. The evacuation is already underway, with 258 Nigerians airlifted on June 11, and arrangements are being concluded for the remaining citizens.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Stanbic Bank rewards FIFA World Cup campaign winners

    Stanbic Bank Ghana, in partnership with Visa, rewarded customers who won its FIFA World Cup Experience Campaign and launched a new Local Card Usage Initiative to accelerate digital payments and reward local spending.

    18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Stanbic Bank donates GH¢400,000 relief after Accra flooding

    Heavy rainfall and fire outbreaks in Accra on 3 June displaced families and disrupted livelihoods. Stanbic Bank Ghana donated GH¢400,000 in relief items including protective equipment and food supplies to NADMO to assist affected communities.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. 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.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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