First Atlantic Bank becomes first company in seven years to list on GSE

First Atlantic Bank has been listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), marking the first new listing on the bourse in more than seven years.

The listing, which took place on Friday, December 19, 2025, was attended by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, the First Deputy Governor, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, and the Second Deputy Governor, Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu.

Dr. Asiama, who served as the Special Guest of Honour and keynote speaker at the event, described the listing as a significant step for both the bank and Ghana’s financial sector.

He noted that the move strengthens First Atlantic Bank’s capital base, broadens its ownership structure and contributes to the deepening of the country’s capital market.

According to the Governor, the listing reinforces confidence in the financial system and supports the development of a more transparent, resilient and forward-looking financial sector.

He further stated that as Ghana’s economy continues to grow and financial intermediation becomes more sophisticated, more banks are expected to access the equity market.

Dr. Asiama expressed the view that, from 2026 and beyond, diversified ownership structures within the banking sector would enhance resilience, reduce concentration risks and help align the financial system with national development objectives, while strengthening the link between banking and capital market development