ACI Ghana Holds Maiden Financial Market Conference

Stakeholders of the financial markets industry in Ghana have been urged to find their voice in public forums about events that happen in their sector. The call was made at a financial markets conference in Accra on Thursday. The inaugural event which was organised by ACI Financial Markets Association Ghana aimed at fostering discussions on key issues affecting Ghana’s financial landscape including trust, ethics and investment opportunities.

The ACI Ghana Financial Markets Association has been committed to promoting excellence, ethical standards, and innovation within the financial markets since its inception. The conference underscored this dedication, addressing current trends and challenges while promoting transparency and inclusive growth. Lawrence Osilaja Boampong, President of ACI Ghana, emphasized the need for collaboration among industry players to nurture growth, especially with the advent of emerging technologies that are revolutionizing traditional banking practices.

The conference opened with a panel moderated by Robert Dzato from the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana, who emphasized the importance of character in building trust within the financial sector. Kenneth Amponsah, Chief Risk Officer at UBA Ghana, highlighted that the industry is currently grappling with trust issues, which he believes are critical to address for ethical progress in finance.

The panels continued with a focus on the debt market, where Cecilia Hesse from Temple Investment discussed innovative bond structures that have emerged. She noted that the success of these bonds relies on a structured framework separating cash flows from government obligations.

The conference concluded with a strong call for collaboration among industry players to harness the untapped potential of Ghana’s financial markets, ensuring ethical practices and inclusive growth remain at the forefront of discussions. The event represents a significant step in ACI Ghana’s ongoing efforts to shape a robust financial ecosystem that promotes innovation-driven growth and equitable access to financial services.

Source: Ceditalk