Also known as: SBG · Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited
Stanbic Bank Ghana — first bank in Ghana offering Chinese yuan settlement via CIPS, piloting cedi-based payments for Chinese imports, and financing electric vehicles.
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Business & 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 DagbonJoy Online
… At Stanbic Bank Ghana, we have come to understand that the most powerful thing a financial institution can do in this moment is reframe what lending means. …
Powering Ghana’s SMEs through green financing partnershipsJoy Online
Kobby Bentsi-Enchill, Head of Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, has advised real estate developers across Africa to complement their innovative ideas with careful project preparation. …
Stanbic Bank calls on developers to strengthen project fundamentals to unlock real estate financingBusiness & Financial Times
… At Stanbic Bank Ghana, we have come to understand that the most powerful thing a financial institution can do in this moment is reframe what lending means. …
Powering SMEs through green financing partnershipsBusiness & Financial 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. …
Yaa Naa applauds Stanbic Bank for contributions to the development of DagbonFitch Ratings has affirmed Standard Bank Group Limited's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings at 'BB' with stable outlook, citing a leading domestic and regional franchise, strong revenue diversification, and good capital buffers, though constrained by concentration in South Africa and high sovereign-related exposure.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Standard Bank Group Limited's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings at 'BB' with stable outlook, citing a leading domestic and regional franchise, strong revenue diversification, and good capital buffers, though constrained by concentration in South Africa and high sovereign-related exposure.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta River Authority will defend its title at the University of Ghana Corporate Tennis Championship on Saturday, October 24, 2026, against GOIL Ghana, Stanbic Bank Ghana, and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority. VRA won the inaugural 2025 edition by defeating GOIL in the final, winning both doubles matches (9–4 and 9–5).
22 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 →
A three-vehicle crash at the Sofoline Interchange flyover in Kumasi on Tuesday morning left four people injured, including a one-and-a-half-year-old baby, after a mini-bus experienced brake failure while descending the flyover and collided with a Toyota Corolla and a motorised tricycle.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Stanbic Bank Ghana is piloting an arrangement allowing importers to pay for Chinese goods directly in Ghana cedis rather than US dollars, using China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System. The Bank of Ghana Governor disclosed the initiative as the central bank seeks to reduce reliance on the US dollar for bilateral trade, with Ghana Commercial Bank also preparing a similar service.
5 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 →
Stanbic Bank Ghana is offering financing through its 'Be Powered' campaign to help individuals and businesses acquire electric vehicles and e-mobility equipment, as part of a broader sustainable mobility drive that also covers solar energy systems financing.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →