The Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) engaged in productive dialogue with the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) to align regulatory frameworks with international Islamic finance standards, paving the way for a more inclusive and resilient financial sector.
A productive and beneficial dialogue involving the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) with the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Ghana, focusing on aligning Ghana’s financial regulatory frameworks with international best practices for Islamic finance.
The discussion, signifies progress in Ghana’s commitment to integrating Islamic finance standards as aligned with IFSB principles, enhancing the capacity of the Bank of Ghana and SEC Ghana to regulate Islamic financial institutions effectively.
This builds a more inclusive, resilient, and globally aligned financial sector in Ghana, potentially including future operationalization of Islamic banking, as recently encouraged by Ghanaian financial authorities.