CIB Ghana, BoG reaffirm commitment to ethics, professionalism in banking

The Central Bank of Ghana (BoG), in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB Ghana), has renewed their dedication to fostering ethics and professionalism within the banking sector. This reaffirmation came as the Governing Council of CIB Ghana paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, on July 31, 2026, at the Bank Square in Accra.

During the visit, both institutions engaged in discussions about the necessity of elevating ethics and professionalism standards, enhancing customer protection, and bolstering cybersecurity measures against fraud. They also touched upon the significance of digital assets, banking sector reforms, the impact of emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing on the future of banking, and the role of capacity building in the industry.

The Governing Council shared details about CIB Ghana's initiatives, such as the Branch CEO Programme, Chartered Banker for Executive Leadership (CBEL) Programme, banking industry-wide ethics certification, fraud campaigns, and ongoing research. These efforts aim to cultivate skilled, ethical, and future-oriented professionals for Ghana's financial services sector.

In his address, Governor Asiama emphasized the importance of competence, professionalism, and ethical conduct among banking professionals, drawing parallels with the health sector. He commended CIB Ghana for its support in combating fraud and addressing emerging risks that jeopardize the trust in the banking system. The Governor urged CIB Ghana to extend its ethics and capacity-building programs beyond the banking sector to community banking and the broader financial ecosystem.

The meeting solidified the commitment of CIB Ghana and the BoG to fortify a robust, resilient, ethical, and trustworthy banking sector that contributes to sustainable economic growth in the country.