{
  "id": 9103583,
  "title": "Technology must strengthen confidence in the financial market, not compromise it - Dr Asiama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/technology-must-strengthen-confidence-in-the-financial-market-not",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-22T06:50:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/technology-must-strengthen-confidence-in-the-financial-market-not-compromise-it-dr-asiama"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama emphasized that technological advancements should bolster, not undermine, confidence in the financial market. Speaking at the launch of the Central Securities Depository's investorConnect platform in Accra, Asiama stressed that the system must safeguard the accuracy and privacy of investor records, facilitate secure authentication and account recovery, guarantee service continuity and rapid incident response, provide straightforward channels for error correction and complaint resolution, and ensure that the platform's functionalities are clearly communicated. He acknowledged that digital accessibility is crucial, but it must be paired with a comprehensive understanding of investment products, associated risks, and corresponding responsibilities. Asiama urged the Securities and Exchange Commission to view investorConnect not as an end goal, but as a foundation for future investor services, emphasizing the need for secure, reliable, and increasingly accessible systems. He highlighted the platform's features, including direct investor access to securities information via web and mobile applications, real-time identity verification using the Ghana Card, and the ability to view held securities and transaction history. Asiama stressed that an investor who can directly verify their records fosters trust and confidence in the market. He underscored that a robust capital market is essential for Ghana to secure long-term financing for sustainable economic growth, as reliance on short-term bank deposits and conventional bank credit alone is insufficient. Asiama noted that while banks will continue to play a central role, a more inclusive capital market would provide businesses and government entities with broader access to long-term capital, fostering savings and investment, and contributing to economic growth.",
  "summary": "Digital access is valuable, but it must be accompanied by a clear understanding of investment products, risks and responsibilities",
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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."
}