Tag: Ghana Stock Exchange
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Access Bank registers a GH¢0.30 increase in its share price as the local stock exchange witnesses no declines
The trading session on Tuesday [10-10-2023] revealed that 350,940 shares, valued at GH¢1,033,744.81, changed hands in a highly active market. Leading the pack was GCB, emerging as the most traded stock on that particular day. Following closely, 35,840 shares of ETI were traded, with a combined value of GH¢5,376.00. The list of the top five…
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Ghana Stock Exchange shows robust performance with notable gains in key equities
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) experienced a strong trading session on September 6, 2023, characterized by significant gains in essential equities and a surge in trading activity. This surge in investor participation and increased volume is instilling confidence in the Ghanaian stock market. Out of the 14 GSE-listed equities involved in the trading, optimism prevailed…
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Five-year performance of GCB equity on the Ghana Stock Exchange
Investing in shares or stock or equity should be done with a long term view, this is because historically, the stock market outperforms all other asset classes particularly the traditional asset classes being T-Bills and bonds in the long term, beating inflation and recording significant returns. The stock market is known to record over 110%…
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GSE signs MoU with MIIF to increase listing of mining companies
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). This MoU was signed with the view to establish a practical framework for the development of stronger business relations between the two parties and set forth the procedures to create an asset class and promote the trade…
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Abena Amoah named in WFE’s top 20 women leaders
The Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange, Abena Amoah, has been named among the top 20 Women Leaders in the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) annual Women Leaders List. The WFE’s Women Leaders initiative aims to shine the spotlight on some of the talented and gifted women in our industry. In a statement, Nandini…
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GSE tightens rules on green bonds
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has launched new rules to guide the listing and trading of green and sustainable bonds on the market. Dubbed the Green and Sustainable Bond Rules, the launch of the new guidelines formed part of activities to mark the 32nd anniversary of…
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Female representation on Boards of GSE-listed companies still low
Among the 35 companies listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange in 2022, women hold 25% of the board seats and 27% of the non-executive director seats, which is not different from what pertained in 2021. This is contained in the 2022 Board Diversity Index Report released November 2, 2022, by The Boardroom Africa in partnership…
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Resilient investors key to building robust financial sector – SEC Boss
Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Rev. Daniel Ogbarmey Tetteh is advocating the need for continuous financial literacy programmes by players within the capital and financial services industry as part of efforts to build a strong sector. This, according to him, will also build resilient investors within the Ghanaian financial landscape who…
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Consultant to undertake capacity audit of licensed dealing members needed – GSE
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) invites expressions of interest (EOI) from suitable and competent persons to undertake a capacity audit of Licensed Dealing Members (LDMs) with a plan to improve their capacity, aimed at supporting the GSE’s commercial orientation and strategy. The objective of this request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) is based on the…
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Managing Director of Ghana Stock Exchange, Ekow Afedzie retires in November
Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange, Ekow Afedzie, is set to retire from his position later this year [November 2022], after 31 years of dedicated service. This was announced at the company’s 32nd Annual General Meeting in Accra. Ekow Afedzie was appointed as the Managing Director of the Exchange on January 1, 2020. Commenting…