{
  "id": 19659554,
  "title": "GHIB partners with property specialists to connect African clients with London residential developments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/ghib-partners-with-property-specialists-to-connect-african-clients-19659554",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-12T13:37:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghib-partners-with-property-specialists-to-connect-african-clients-with-london-residential-developments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana International Bank plc (GHIB) has teamed up with property specialists Daniel Ford International and the Berkeley Group to help African clients find residential properties in London, while also offering the bank's UK banking services. This partnership was introduced during a ceremony in Accra, intended for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and senior executives across Africa who have international banking needs.\n\nThrough this collaboration, potential property buyers can access details about some residential projects in Berkeley Group's portfolio, with Daniel Ford International providing property advisory services. GHIB's role in this partnership is limited to providing banking services to eligible customers, not advising on or endorsing any specific property purchase.\n\nThe initiative comes as Africa's affluent population grows, with the Africa Wealth Report 2026 estimating over 127,000 U.S. dollar millionaires on the continent. Nigeria has around 8,100 millionaires, while Ghana has approximately 2,600, according to the report.\n\nGHIB's Chief Banking Officer, Ophelia Attobrah, explained that the collaboration aims to expand the bank's personal banking services to affluent customers across Africa, especially those needing UK banking solutions. She highlighted that the bank's Premier and Classic Accounts are UK-based services to help customers manage their international banking needs, including potential property acquisitions.\n\nAttobrah emphasized that the bank's role is limited to providing suitable banking services, and decisions about property acquisition and selection remain with the customer. The partnership is open to both existing and potential GHIB customers across Africa, as the bank sees significant opportunities to support affluent clients with evolving international banking needs.",
  "summary": "Ghana International Bank plc (GHIB) has announced a collaboration with Daniel Ford International and the Berkeley Group to provide African clients with information on selected residential developments in London, alongside access to the bank’s UK banking services. The initiative was unveiled at an event in Accra, targeting high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners and senior…",
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}