CIB Ghana, BoG reaffirm commitment to ethics, professionalism in banking
…as institute’s new governing council calls on Central Bank Governor The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB Ghana) have pledged their shared commitment to deepen collaboration, strengthen ethics and professionalism to ensure a more resilient and trusted banking sector. This commitment was made when the Governing Council of CIB Ghana […]
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Ghana (CIB Ghana) and the Central Bank of Ghana (BoG) reaffirmed their dedication to ethics, professionalism, and collaboration within the banking sector. This commitment was expressed during a courtesy visit by the Governing Council of CIB Ghana to Central Bank Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama on July 31, 2026. The meeting aimed to deepen collaboration, strengthen ethics and professionalism, and address emerging risks to ensure a resilient and trusted banking sector.
Key topics covered during the meeting included digital assets, banking sector reforms, the role of AI and quantum computing in shaping the future of banking, and the importance of community banking reforms. Both institutions emphasized the need for stronger standards and human capital to maintain confidence in the industry. CIB Ghana also highlighted several initiatives, such as the Branch CEO Programme, Chartered Banker for Executive Leadership (CBEL) Programme, banking industry-wide ethics certification, and fraud campaigns.
The incoming President of CIB Ghana, Dr. Ellen Ohene-Afoakwa, outlined a vision to elevate ethics and professionalism, rehabilitate the Bankers' House, and host the 2028 World Conference of Banking Institutes (WCBI) in Accra. The event will provide a platform for Ghana to showcase its banking sector, professional education ecosystem, and contributions to global banking development.
The Governor of the BoG commended CIB Ghana's support in combating fraud and emerging risks, and challenged the Institute to extend its ethics and capacity-building programs to community banking and the wider financial ecosystem.
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