One Africa Securities secures landmark admission into BoG, SEC’s regulatory sandboxes

One Africa Securities Limited has been granted admission to both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Ghana's Virtual Asset Sandbox and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Regulatory Sandbox in January 2026. The dual sandbox participation signifies a significant milestone in the company's pursuit of responsible exploration of emerging technology within Ghana's financial markets, with the ultimate goal of expanding access to investment opportunities across Africa.

In the SEC Virtual Asset Sandbox, One Africa Securities has been admitted to delve into asset tokenisation and bonds within a controlled regulatory environment. Simultaneously, the company was one of six entities selected to join the BoG Regulatory Sandbox to tokenize treasury bills, bonds, and commodities. The programs enable participating institutions to contribute to the validation of proposed regulatory frameworks surrounding the exchange, custody, administration, and issuance of virtual assets.

Together, the initiatives offer One Africa Securities an opportunity to provide practical market insights as Ghana's regulators develop frameworks for virtual assets and tokenized financial products. Edward Illiasu, Group Head of Fixed Income and Director at One Africa Securities Limited, stated, "This is an important milestone for One Africa Securities Limited and reflects our commitment to responsible financial innovation."

He added, "Our participation in these regulatory sandboxes allows us to explore how technology can enhance financial markets while ensuring that innovation develops alongside regulation, trust, and investor protection." Tokenization is gaining attention as a means to improve the issuance, administration, and accessibility of traditional financial assets.

Major financial institutions worldwide, including J.P. Morgan and BlackRock, are also exploring its potential. Norbert Dziwornu, Group Head of Innovation at One Africa Markets, noted, "Technology should ultimately solve a real problem. For us, that means reducing friction, improving the investment experience, and enabling more people to participate in financial markets.

We are starting from Ghana, but we are building with the wider African opportunity in mind. Our approach is to innovate alongside regulation, not ahead of it." Looking ahead, One Africa Securities plans to launch ChainOA, a new digital investment platform aimed at simplifying and streamlining access to real-world investment opportunities for millions of Africans, starting with Ghana.

ChainOA will enable users to access investment opportunities in Treasury bills, bonds, and commodities through a seamless digital experience designed for the modern African investor. The platform's launch across major app stores is expected in September, marking the next phase in One Africa Securities' mission to break down traditional barriers to investing in Ghana and across Africa.