GSE boss Abena Amoah lands top role in Global Capital Markets

The Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange, Abena Amoah, has been appointed Chair of the Committee of Regional Representatives of the International Capital Market Association.

The appointment was announced during ICMA’s 58th Annual General Meeting and Conference held in London and positions Ghana at the centre of discussions shaping the future of international financial markets.

The Committee of Regional Representatives serves as a critical link between the ICMA Board and the association’s network of 15 regional committees and chapters.

It also provides strategic guidance for more than 630 member institutions operating across 71 jurisdictions worldwide.

In her new role, Amoah will lead efforts to strengthen collaboration among regional committees, enhance representation across markets and ensure that regional perspectives are reflected in ICMA’s policy and governance agenda.

Commenting on her appointment, Amoah described the role as both an honour and a responsibility at a time when global financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected.

“I am honoured to lead the Committee of Regional Representatives at such a pivotal time for global capital markets. This role demands that we keep global priorities grounded in regional realities,” she stated.

She noted that while capital markets are becoming more integrated globally, local market conditions continue to play a critical role in shaping investment opportunities and policy outcomes.

“With capital markets more interconnected than ever, yet more diverse, our regional presence is not just valuable, it is essential,” she added.

According to the Ghana Stock Exchange, the appointment reflects growing international recognition of Africa’s role in the global financial system and underscores ICMA’s commitment to incorporating regional perspectives into global capital market decision-making.

For Ghana, the elevation comes at a time when efforts are underway to deepen the domestic capital market, improve liquidity, attract foreign and diaspora investment, and expand access to long-term financing through the capital markets.

Over the past few years, the Ghana Stock Exchange has broadened its market offerings beyond equities, introducing platforms such as the Ghana Fixed Income Market, Commercial Paper Market, Green and Sustainable Bond Market, and the Over-the-Counter Market for public non-listed securities.

Abena Amoah’s appointment provides Ghana with a stronger platform to engage global financial institutions, influence policy discussions and showcase investment opportunities across African capital markets.

It is also expected to strengthen the visibility of Ghana’s capital market reforms and support broader efforts to position the country as a competitive destination for investment and long-term capital mobilisation.