The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Ghana is engaging diaspora and foreign investors as part of efforts to deepen participation in the country’s capital markets following discussions with Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, on promoting opportunities on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) and strengthening investment partnerships.
The engagement, led by SEC Deputy Director-General Mensah Thompson, focused on strengthening investor participation in Ghana’s securities market, leveraging improving macroeconomic conditions, and positioning the country as a competitive investment destination for international capital.
Speaking during the meeting, Mr. Thompson described the Ghana Stock Exchange as “the best in Africa in 2024,” adding that the market had maintained its strong performance into the first quarter of 2026 amid improving economic indicators and growing investor confidence.
He attributed the market momentum to “declining inflationary pressures” and lower interest rates, which he said were creating more attractive conditions for investors seeking stronger returns through equities and other securities.
According to him, current economic conditions make it “the best time to invest in Ghana,” particularly through the country’s capital markets and regulated investment instruments.
The discussions also highlighted the role of Ghana’s diaspora community in supporting economic growth through long-term investment participation. Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith said there was a need to connect “American big pockets” and wealthy diaspora investors to opportunities in Ghana to support job creation and economic expansion.
He indicated that stronger investment partnerships could help reduce outward migration by creating more opportunities for young people within the country.
The SEC delegation further emphasized investor protection and market integrity as part of efforts to deepen confidence in Ghana’s financial markets.
Dorothy Yeboah-Asiamah, Esq., Head of International Relations at the SEC, said the Commission was encouraging diaspora investors to use “licensed brokers and investment schemes” to ensure secure and regulated participation in Ghana’s securities market.
She noted that regulated investment channels provide safer access to equities, collective investment schemes, and other financial products available within Ghana’s capital market ecosystem.
The meeting forms part of broader efforts by the SEC to expand international engagement, improve market participation, and position Ghana’s capital market as a strategic channel for mobilizing long-term investment capital.
