{
  "id": 12095401,
  "title": "BoG clears Attijariwafa Bank’s takeover of Société Générale Ghana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/bog-clears-attijariwafa-banks-takeover-of-societe-generale-ghana-12095401",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-05T06:49:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/bog-clears-attijariwafa-banks-takeover-of-societe-generale-ghana/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has granted a \"No Objection\" to Attijariwafa Bank's proposed takeover of Société Générale Ghana, paving the way for the majority shareholder shift. This decision is influenced by Attijariwafa Bank's financial strength and the potential impact on Ghana's banking sector. The regulator assessed that none of the shareholders raised concerns about the transaction. Attijariwafa Bank is expected to acquire a 55.22% stake, while SSNIT will gain an additional 5%. Once completed, Attijariwafa Bank will become the new majority shareholder, retaining existing operations and workforce. Société Générale Ghana, previously a 60.22% stakehold by Société Générale, currently operates with 40 branches across the country.",
  "summary": "The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a “No Objection” to the proposed takeover of Société Générale Ghana by Morocco-based Attijariwafa Bank, Joy Business has learnt. The regulatory approval represents a major step towards completing the transaction, which will see Attijariwafa Bank become the majority shareholder of Société Générale Ghana. Sources with knowledge of the […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "BoG clears Attijariwafa Bank’s takeover of Société Générale Ghana",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/bog-clears-attijariwafa-banks-takeover-of-societe-generale-ghana",
        "published": "2026-10-05T04:07:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}