Commercial bank active in Ghana's financial sector; operates World Cup campaigns, SME financing initiatives, and community relief programs.
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The Ghanaian Times
Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated relief items worth GH¢ 400,000 to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to support communities affected by recent flooding and fire incidents across Accra and other parts of the country. …
Stanbic Bank Ghana donates GH¢ 400,000 in flood, fire relief items to NADMOJoy Online
Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated relief items worth GH¢400,000 to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to support communities affected by recent flooding and fire incidents across Accra and other parts of the country. …
Stanbic Bank donates GH¢400,000 in flood and fire relief items to NADMOBusiness & Financial Times
Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated relief items worth GH¢ 400,000 to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to support communities affected by recent flooding and fire incidents across Accra and other parts of the country. …
Stanbic Bank donates GH¢400,000 to NADMO for flood and fire reliefBusiness & Financial Times
… His career spans Ghana Commercial Bank, Prudential Bank Ghana Limited, and Stanbic Bank Ghana, where he served as the Acting Head of Personal and Private Banking. …
Access Bank strengthens leadership team with two executive appointmentsBusiness & Financial Times
… Backing the model, Desmond Bredu, Head of Client Coverage-Stanbic Bank Ghana, emphasised that the network’s ultimate objective is socio-economic advancement. …
Community banks critical vehicle in deepening financial inclusion – expertsJoy Online
… His career spans Ghana Commercial Bank, Prudential Bank Ghana Limited, and Stanbic Bank Ghana, where he served as Head of Personal and Private Banking. …
Access Bank Ghana appoints two Executive Directors to strengthen leadership teamBusiness & Financial Times
Stanbic Bank Ghana has called on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to move beyond survival-driven operations and adopt structured business practices to achieve long-term growth. …
Stanbic Bank urges SMEs to prioritise structure over survival at Tamale ClinicJoy Online
… That is the promise of this partnership model, and it is one worth pursuing with both ambition and rigour. ******* Roland Kwame Akafia, Manager, Beyond Banking & Partnerships, Business and Commercial Banking, Stanbic Bank Ghana.
The Future of Banking in Ghana: How fintech partnerships are driving financial inclusionThe Ghanaian Times
Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated GH¢200,000 to the Dagbon Development Fund, which is spearheading the redevelopment of the historic Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. …
Gbewaa Palace project receives support from Stanbic BankJoy Online
Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated GH¢200,000 to the Dagbon Development Fund, which is spearheading the redevelopment of the historic Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. …
Yaa Naa applauds Stanbic Bank for contributions to the development of DagbonGhana'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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 in Accra and other parts of the country. The donation follows heavy downpours and a fire outbreak on June 3 that displaced families and disrupted livelihoods.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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 →
Experts at The Money Summit 2026 affirmed that Ghana's 147 community banks are essential for deepening financial inclusion and grassroots economic transformation, particularly by serving the informal economy which accounts for roughly 80 percent of local economic activity.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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 →
Stanbic Bank Ghana held a two-day SME Clinic in Tamale themed "From Survival to Scale: Building SMEs that Endure," calling on small and medium enterprises to move beyond survival-driven operations and adopt structured business practices for long-term sustainability. The bank's Head of Business and Commercial Banking noted that while SMEs account for over 90 percent of businesses in Ghana and contribute about 70 percent of GDP and nearly 85 percent of employment, many remain constrained by weak internal systems and limited access to knowledge.
3 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Banks and fintech companies in Ghana are moving toward partnership rather than competition, leveraging banks' regulatory standing and risk management alongside fintechs' digital capabilities to serve the country's large informal economy and unbanked population.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated GH¢200,000 to the Dagbon Development Fund to support the redevelopment of the historic Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. The bank's CEO praised the Overlord of Dagbon for the stability and peace in the kingdom that enable investment and development.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated GH¢200,000 to the Dagbon Development Fund, which is funding the redevelopment of the historic Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. The bank's CEO praised the Overlord of Dagbon for the stability and growth in the area, citing peace and unity as enablers of development and investment.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's small and medium-sized enterprises, which generate over 70 per cent of employment, are increasingly adopting cleaner energy solutions through green financing partnerships. Financial institutions are structuring lending to make renewable energy financially accessible to SMEs facing costly and unreliable power supply.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kobby Bentsi-Enchill, Head of Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, has advised real estate developers to complement innovative ideas with careful project preparation and well-structured plans to attract meaningful bank financing. He noted that fundable projects are distinguished by complete documentation, credible financial projections, clear land title, and well-articulated exit strategies, which build bank confidence.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's small and medium-sized enterprises are turning to renewable energy solutions through green financing partnerships to address costly and unreliable power supplies. Financial institutions are reframing lending to make clean energy more financially accessible to SMEs, which generate over 70 percent of employment in Ghana.
19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated GH¢200,000 to the Dagbon Development Fund for the redevelopment of the historic Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, with the bank's CEO praising the Overlord of Dagbon for the stability and growth that have created conditions for development and investment in the area.
19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Stanbic Bank Ghana is considering opening smaller representation points across Upper West Region to bring banking services closer to clients, following strong growth in the area. The bank's CEO cautioned that while demand for credit has improved as interest rates ease, clients should avoid over-borrowing to prevent difficulties if rates rise again.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Trading activity in Ghana's corporate debt market accelerated sharply in the first four months of 2026, with corporate securities traded on the Ghana Fixed Income Market reaching GH¢2.79 billion—more than three times the GH¢831 million recorded in the same period in 2025—amid falling yields and improving market confidence following Ghana's 2023 domestic debt restructuring.
13 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Stanbic Bank Ghana committed GHȼ3 million to support the Black Stars' FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, with GHȼ1.5 million paid upfront as a bonus and the remaining GHȼ1.5 million unlocked if the team reaches the knockout rounds. If Ghana fails to reach the knockout stage, the bank requested the funds be directed to a charitable cause identified by the World Cup 2026 Fundraising Committee.
12 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Stanbic Bank Ghana has given GH¢3 million to the Ministry of Finance to support the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The donation is split into two tranches: GH¢1.5 million as a participation fee, and a second GH¢1.5 million conditional on the team advancing to the knockout stage; if they do not qualify, the second tranche will go to charity.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Women-led businesses in Ghana should move beyond passive social media activity and use it as a strategic tool for growth, visibility and access to finance, according to Stanbic Bank's Head of Women Banking. She noted that many women entrepreneurs remain active on social media platforms but few fully utilize these tools to build credible business profiles that attract customers, partners and financial institutions.
6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated 50 laptops to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology to support the Vice-Chancellor's 'Support One Needy Student with One Laptop' initiative, bringing the bank's total contribution to 400 laptops since the programme began in 2020.
5 May 2026 · The Chronicle →