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The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has inaugurated a Steering Committee to oversee the development of a framework for listing selected commercial banks on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).
The inauguration, held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Central Bank in Accra, marks a significant step toward expanding local participation in the ownership of key financial institutions operating in the country.
If successfully implemented, the proposed listing will allow Ghanaians to acquire shares in selected commercial banks, giving them a direct stake in critical institutions within the national economy.
The initiative aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s policy objective of deepening Ghanaian ownership of the economy and strengthening local participation in strategic sectors.
The Steering Committee is chaired by Dr Asiama in his capacity as Governor of the Bank of Ghana and operates under the oversight of the Minister of Finance.
Other members include Dr Zakariah Mumuni, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana; Matilda Asante Asiedu, Second Deputy Governor; Mensah Thompson, Deputy Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Abena Amoah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Stock Exchange; Chris Boadi, Chief Executive Officer of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA); Dr Zakariah Abiba, Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission (NIC); and Louis K. Amo, Director of the Financial Sector Division at the Ministry of Finance.
The Committee is expected to develop the regulatory and operational framework to guide the listing process, with a focus on transparency, investor protection, and market stability.
Source: citinews
