Securities and Exchange Commission, Ghana

07/09/2026

Guidelines Publication: Securities Industry (Sukuk Issuance) Guidelines 2026, GUI/SEC/002/09/2026. These Guidelines set out the following:

(a) requirements for the structuring and documentation of sukuk issuance;

(b) mechanism for supervising sukuk offerings including post-issuance obligations by issuers and/or originators;

(c) minimum standards of operation and disclosure by the issuer that aim to protect the interests of sukuk holders.

Visit www.sec.gov.gh/directivesandguidelines to download the full Guidelines.

04/09/2026

Publication of Guidelines: Securities Industry (Electronic Communications, Recordkeeping And Off-Channel Communications For The Securities Market) Guidelines, 2026 (SEC/GUI/001/09/2026).

The purpose of these Guidelines is to ensure that all business communications by market operators are sent and received over approved channels that are capable of being captured, retained, retrieved and supervised, such that a complete and reliable audit trail of regulated business exists and is available to the Commission.

Download: https://sec.gov.gh/directivesandguidelines/

03/09/2026

The Financial Stability Review 2025 evaluates developments in Ghana’s financial system, with emphasis on policies implemented to mitigate emerging risks to financial stability.

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The Financial Stability Review 2025 evaluates developments in Ghana...

03/09/2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) have inaugurated the Virtual Assets Coordinating Committee (VACC), marking an important milestone in the coordinated implementation of Ghana’s virtual asset regulatory framework.

The inauguration, held on 25 August 2026, brought together representatives from the SEC, BoG, Ministry of Finance, Cyber Security Authority and Financial Intelligence Centre, reflecting the cross-sectoral approach required for effective oversight of the evolving virtual asset ecosystem.

The Committee is mandated, among other things, to strengthen regulatory coordination, facilitate information sharing and support collective responses to emerging risks under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154).

Speaking at the inauguration, the Director-General of the SEC, Dr. James Klutse Avedzi, underscored the importance of coordinated regulation, noting that virtual assets increasingly cut across traditional regulatory boundaries.

“Virtual assets do not respect the neat boundaries between securities regulation, banking, payments and financial intelligence. A single virtual asset can touch all three at once. If this is left uncoordinated, it creates blind spots.”

The SEC remains committed to working closely with the Bank of Ghana and other partner institutions to foster responsible innovation while safeguarding investor protection, market integrity and financial stability.

19/08/2026

Further to the SEC’s Press Release No. SEC/PR/001/03/2026, dated 10 March 2026, announcing the admission of entities into the SEC’s Virtual Asset Sandbox, the SEC hereby publishes the full list of participants admitted to pilot various virtual asset services under the regulatory sandbox regime, which commenced in March 2026.

The participation of these Virtual Asset Service Providers will enable the SEC to collect relevant regulatory data to support the validation and finalisation of its guidelines and regulations on activity-specific licensing and registration, pursuant to the SEC’s mandate under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154).

The sandbox participants and their respective approved pilot activities are as follows:

For further information, please email [email protected], call +233 (0) 302 768 970–2 or the toll-free number 0800 100 065, or visit www.sec.gov.gh.

22/07/2026

The SEC hereby notifies the General Public of the following entities operating on social media and online, promoting and offering unlicensed investment products in the country (see the image).

The SEC has NOT licensed any of the listed entities to carry out Capital Market activities, as mandated by Section 3 of the Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929) as amended.

The SEC is currently collaborating with Law Enforcement Agencies to clamp down on the people behind these entities and schemes.

The SEC is consequently warning the General Public to be vigilant and to desist from investing in these unlicensed products. The General Public is further advised to refer to the SEC through its toll-free line number 0800100065/main-line number 0302768970-2 or send an email to [email protected] to confirm the licensing status of any entity offering products or services relating to investments in the Capital Market.

20/07/2026

Stay informed about the latest updates, trends and key facts in the capital market, including investor protection tips and information on enforcement actions.

Download the SEC's 2026 Newsletter (Quarter 1 Edition) to access all these valuable insights.

👉Visit www.sec.gov.gh to download your free copy.

17/07/2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 15 July 2026 organised a Sustainability Reporting Workshop to prepare issuers and other regulated entities for the implementation of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2).

The workshop, held in Accra, brought together listed companies, market operators, regulators, accounting professionals and sustainability experts to strengthen their understanding of the new reporting standards ahead of the mandatory implementation for Significant Public Interest Entities from 1 January 2027.

Speaking at the programme, the Director-General of the SEC, Dr. James Klutse Avedzi, noted that sustainability reporting has become an essential component of modern capital markets as investors increasingly seek information on how organisations manage sustainability-related risks and opportunities.

"The transition to sustainability reporting should not be viewed as another compliance obligation but rather an opportunity for companies to strengthen governance, improve strategic planning, enhance operational resilience and create long-term value for shareholders and society," Dr. Avedzi said.

The workshop featured technical presentations and panel discussions led by experts from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), KPMG, GreenVista Strategies and MTN Ghana, focusing on governance, risk management, disclosure requirements and practical implementation of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.

The SEC remains committed to working closely with peer regulators, professional bodies, issuers, and market participants to support the successful implementation of the standards and to strengthen transparency, resilience, and investor confidence in Ghana's capital market.

17/07/2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has engaged licensed market operators and key stakeholders in a consultative workshop to support the development of new policy frameworks for pooled funds and foreign exchange (FX) derivatives brokerage.

The workshop, held in Accra under the Ghana Capital Market Supervision and Market Rules Capacity Building Project, forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Ghana's regulatory framework and deepen the country's capital market.

Opening the workshop, the Director-General of the SEC, Dr. James Klutse Avedzi, underscored the Commission's commitment to developing a resilient, innovative and internationally competitive capital market.

"This workshop is not a briefing; it is a consultation," Dr. Avedzi said. "The recommendations that will eventually shape our rules and guidelines must reflect the realities of the Ghanaian market. I therefore encourage you to engage frankly and constructively."

The workshop focused on two key reform areas: expanding Ghana's collective investment scheme framework to accommodate innovative fund structures such as umbrella funds, master-feeder arrangements and funds of funds; and developing a comprehensive policy framework for FX derivatives brokerage to support effective risk management and provide greater regulatory clarity, support innovation, investor protection and sustainable market growth.

15/07/2026

The SEC wishes to alert the General Public to a suspected fraudulent investment scheme operating under the name(s) YEPBIT EXCHANGE and BONCHAT, which is soliciting investments from members of the public, including through digital/crypto-asset platforms. YEPBIT EXCHANGE and BONCHAT are NOT licensed by the SEC.

The SEC advises members of the public to:

1. Verify the licensing status of any entity offering investment or trading services by contacting the SEC before investing;

2. Be wary of schemes promising unusually high or guaranteed returns;

3. Avoid schemes where earnings depend primarily on recruiting others; and

4. Report suspicious platforms to the SEC.

Read more here: https://shr.pn/SEC002