Ghana Still Poised to Become a Regional Investment Hub – Pearl Nkrumah
By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi
Ghana remains strongly positioned to cement its status as a leading regional investment hub, buoyed by renewed confidence and the deepening sophistication of the country’s fixed-income market. This is according to Chairperson of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Council and Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, Pearl Nkrumah.
Speaking at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM), held under the theme “10 Years: Deepening Markets, Expanding Possibilities”, Ms. Nkrumah said the evolution of the fixed-income space over the past decade provides a solid foundation for Ghana to strengthen its appeal to both international and domestic investors.
Though the anniversary took place earlier in November, the issues she highlighted continue to shape discussions within the financial and investment community, particularly around market reforms, transparency, and investor protection.
Reflecting on GFIM’s journey, Ms. Nkrumah noted that Ghana’s capital market has undergone a significant transformation over the last 10 years. The market, she said, has matured through innovation, discipline, and strategic collaboration, earning fresh trust from market participants.
“A decade ago, we began with a clear vision to create a dynamic, transparent, and efficient fixed-income market that would support Ghana’s economic growth. Today, we celebrate how far we have come, a decade marked by innovation, discipline, resilience, and collaboration,” she said.
She described GFIM’s evolution as not only a celebration of progress but also a reminder of the deliberate effort required to build a market capable of supporting long-term national development. The fixed-income market, she stressed, has become a central pillar of Ghana’s financial architecture, linking government financing needs with investor appetite for stable, long-term instruments.
Pearl Nkrumah credited the market’s success to the shared commitment of its founding stakeholders, the Bank of Ghana, the Ghana Stock Exchange, the Central Securities Depository, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ghana Association of Banks. Their collective leadership, she noted, transformed GFIM from a conceptual ambition into a robust marketplace critical to Ghana’s financial stability.
“Behind these achievements stands a dedicated community of institutions and professionals whose collective efforts have made this success story possible,” she added.
Looking ahead, she underscored the need for deeper market expansion, enhanced policy alignment, and stronger investor confidence to broaden the issuer base and stimulate further innovation. She emphasised that the next decade must focus on widening access, improving transparency, and building a market ecosystem that sustains both economic activity and private sector growth.
Ms. Nkrumah reaffirmed that with continuous reforms and collaboration, Ghana is well on course to solidify its place as a true regional investment hub, with the fixed-income market playing a pivotal role in that journey.
“Ghana has potential to be a true regional investment hub, and the fixed-income market is central to that journey,” she stated.
