The Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Abena Amoah, has been elected to the board of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA), becoming the first West African to hold such a position.
Ms Amoah, a seasoned financial expert with decades of experience in market development, said she was honoured by the opportunity.
“This election reflects the progress we are making in Ghana and West Africa,” she said. “I look forward to bringing our unique perspectives and aspirations to the table.”
The ICMA is a Switzerland-based trade association representing capital market institutions worldwide. Its board comprises senior figures from some of the world’s leading financial institutions, responsible for guiding the association’s work in promoting efficient and sustainable capital markets.
Ms Amoah’s inclusion on the board aligns with ICMA’s commitment to expanding its reach to emerging and frontier markets.
The Ghana Stock Exchange, which was established in 1990, has become a key platform for raising capital for businesses and government in Ghana. It operates a range of markets, including the Main Market for large corporates, the Ghana Alternative Market for SMEs, and the Ghana Fixed Income Market for bonds and treasury instruments.
The Exchange also runs the Green and Sustainable Bond Market and an Over-the-Counter (OTC) platform for non-listed public securities.
The GSE said it remains committed to deepening Ghana’s financial markets and strengthening partnerships to support sustainable economic development.
