The team from CIB Ghana in a group photo with the Governor
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB Ghana) have reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening collaboration, strengthening ethics and professionalism, and building a more resilient and trusted banking sector.
The commitment was made when the Governing Council of CIB Ghana paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Bank Square in Accra.
The visit also provided an opportunity to formally introduce the Institute’s new leadership and express appreciation to the Governor for his leadership of the banking industry and continued support for CIB Ghana.
Discussions centred on raising standards of ethics and professionalism, customer protection, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention. The meeting also explored digital assets, banking sector reforms, the future of technology, and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing in shaping the future of banking.
Both institutions underscored the importance of closer collaboration in addressing emerging risks and strengthening the standards and human capital required to sustain confidence in the banking sector.
The Governing Council also briefed the Governor on key CIB Ghana initiatives, including the Branch CEO Programme, the Chartered Banker for Executive Leadership (CBEL) Programme, industry-wide ethics certification, anti-fraud campaigns, and research initiatives.
These programmes form part of the Institute’s commitment to developing competent, ethical, and future-ready professionals for Ghana’s financial services industry.
The incoming President of CIB Ghana, Dr. Ellen Ohene-Afoakwa, outlined her vision to strengthen ethics and professionalism, rebuild the Bankers’ House, and host a successful World Conference of Banking Institutes (WCBI). Ghana is scheduled to host the 2028 edition of the conference in Accra.
The event will provide an important platform for Ghana to showcase its banking sector, professional education ecosystem, contributions to global banking development, and how the future of banking is being redefined in Africa.
For his part, Dr. Asiama said that, just as professionals in the health sector are expected to uphold high standards, those working in the banking industry must demonstrate competence, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
He commended CIB Ghana for supporting the efforts of the Bank of Ghana, the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB), and other industry stakeholders in combating fraud and addressing emerging risks that threaten public trust in the financial system.
The Governor also outlined the Bank’s efforts to strengthen verification processes across the banking sector and ensure the successful implementation of community banking reforms.
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