As a wholly owned African bank and an international bank within Africa, what advantages in services do you offer in comparison to some of the other banks here in Ghana?
The group is a commercial bank except that in Ghana we are registered as a merchant bank. 3 days ago we sent a letter to the Bank of Ghana to allow us to become a commercial bank. We are offering commercial banking services together with our own products across West Africa. As a merchant bank in Ghana we have done a lot in terms of IPOs and putting more companies on the Stock Exchange. We were the main promoters of the Stock Exchange in 1990. In addition we offer first class corporate banking, funds management and trade services. Are you on the Stock Exchange? No, Ecobank Ghana is not on the Stock Exchange but Ecobank group will be on the Stock Exchange by next year. Which other Stock market is Ecobank Ghana listed on in West Africa? No other market. The group is coming on Nigeria, Ghana and Cote dIvoire Stock Markets next year. What in your view are the main operating advantages of working in Ghana? I came in from Cote dIvoire working for Citibank and Chase Manhattan for 13 years. I c
