Stanbic Bank Ghana has hosted a diaspora engagement event, bringing together some individuals from the diaspora who have expressed strong interest in investing and settling in Ghana.

The interactive session, held in collaboration with the Pan-African Leadership Institute (PALI), served as a platform to forge relationships, share insights, and explore opportunities for mutual growth. 

Head of Affluent Clients, Margaret Obimpeh, emphasised the bank’s commitment to supporting the diaspora community.

“This session allowed us to connect with individuals eager to integrate into Ghana’s economy. As a financial institution, we are exploring how we can partner with them to facilitate their settlement and investment plans.

"We see untapped opportunities in this space and are committed to creating solutions that will enable these individuals to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s development,” she said. 

She further noted that the bank would use insights from the engagement to collaborate with key stakeholders, aiming to address the unique challenges faced by the diaspora community in navigating Ghana’s economic landscape. 

Speaking on the bank’s broader capabilities, the Head of International Private Banking and Diaspora Banking, Nana Owiredu-Gyamera, highlighted Stanbic’s extensive experience in providing financial solutions.

“With over 160 years of experience and a presence in 18 African countries, Stanbic Bank is well-equipped to meet.

"From current accounts and savings to business solutions and foreign exchange services, we are dedicated to supporting the financial aspirations of the diaspora community,” he said. 

On his part, the President and Co-Founder of PALI, Dr. Kofi Osei-Kusi, commended Stanbic’s exceptional role in the banking sector.  

According to him, the Institute aims to collaborate with the bank to engage with leaders in the diaspora who have a strong interest in Africa but are unsure where to start.

He believed that by working together, they can bridge the gap and bring these leaders closer to the continent

“We’re excited about the reception and the warmth that we’ve had, and we look forward to collaborating with Stanbic Bank to be able to engage with leaders in the diaspora.

"So many of whom have great interest in Africa but don’t know where to start from. We believe that together with Stanbic Bank we would be able to bring these leaders closer to the continent,” he said.