By Sarah Baafi
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 launched the Steering and Technical Committees for the Bank Listing Project, describing the initiative as a strategic response to structural shifts within Ghana’s financial system.
The launch, held at Bank Square in Accra, marks a significant step in the central bank’s efforts to deepen financial sector reforms and strengthen the link between domestic capital and the banking industry.
Addressing stakeholders at the event, Dr. Asiama stressed that the Bank Listing Project goes beyond routine regulatory adjustments.
“This is not a technical or procedural exercise, but a strategic response to structural changes already underway in our financial system,” he stated.
The Governor highlighted the growing strength of Ghana’s domestic capital base, pointing out that pension fund assets have now exceeded GH¢100 billion. According to him, this represents one of the largest pools of investible capital in the country and presents a unique opportunity to channel long-term savings into productive sectors of the economy.
“With pension fund assets topping GH¢100 billion, Ghana has one of the largest pools of investible capital in the economy,” Dr. Asiama noted.
He explained that listing banks on the stock exchange would enhance transparency and accountability, while promoting stronger corporate governance within the sector.
“Bank listings promote transparency, market discipline, and deliberately connect long-term domestic savings to the banking system,” he said.
Dr. Asiama charged members of the newly inaugurated Steering and Technical Committees to develop a robust and implementable framework to guide the process.
He urged them to deliver “a framework that is practical, credible, and grounded in Ghana’s realities,” while ensuring that financial stability and public confidence in the banking sector are safeguarded throughout the implementation process.
The Bank Listing Project is expected to play a key role in deepening Ghana’s capital markets, broadening ownership of financial institutions, and reinforcing resilience within the banking sector.
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