The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Ghana has engaged Ghana’s diplomatic mission in the United States in discussions aimed at strengthening investment flows into the country’s capital markets and increasing diaspora participation in economic development.
The meeting, held with Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, focused on opportunities within the Ghana Stock Exchange, prevailing macroeconomic conditions, and strategies to deepen investor confidence in regulated financial instruments.
Leading the SEC delegation, Deputy Director-General Mensah Thompson highlighted what he described as strong performance indicators on the Ghana Stock Exchange.
He noted that improving economic stability, easing inflation, and declining interest rates have created favourable conditions for investors.
He said Ghana’s capital market is currently performing strongly on the continent, adding that “this is the best time to invest in Ghana,” citing opportunities in the capital markets, stock market, and other securities.
Ambassador Smith welcomed the engagement and stressed the importance of connecting diaspora communities and foreign investors to viable opportunities in Ghana. He noted that such partnerships could contribute to job creation and help reduce migration pressures.
He also encouraged stronger collaboration with international investors, stating the need to tap into “American big pockets” to fully leverage emerging opportunities in the Ghanaian economy.
The Head of International Relations at the SEC, Dorothy Yeboah-Asiamah, underscored the importance of using licensed and regulated investment platforms, stressing that they provide safer channels for diaspora investors seeking exposure to Ghana’s securities market.
