A bank to be operated by the Ghana Armed Forces(GAF) will commence operations\u00a0at the end of 2017.<\/p>\n
The process, which began some few years ago, stalled due to lack of clarity on the management structure of the Bank.<\/p>\n
[contextly_sidebar id=”7OHSVyUQTIvdd7qY6e9xzoDMUSpdeDBJ”]In June 2016, the Bank of Ghana [BoG], granted the GAF a license to operate a savings and loans company.<\/p>\n
The company, which is in operation, is known as Services Integrity Savings and Loans Company (SIS&L).<\/p>\n
Speaking to\u00a0military personnel in Takoradi, the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General O.B Akwa, announced that all outstanding issues with the regulator have now been ironed out, as the GAF prepares to commence business before 2018.<\/p>\n
He was speaking to personnel\u00a0in Takoradi when Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, paid a two-day working visit to the 2 Garrison Unit.<\/p>\n
Lieutenant General Akwa assured that, \u201cthe interest of all ranks of the Armed Forces will be catered for in this business. As at now, we are satisfied, and at the next Armed Forces Council Meeting, we are going to send our report and when the green light is given before the end of the year, it will start operating.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have changed the governance system to ensure that the High Command is represented adequately to ensure that your interest is also taken care of, and by so saying, we have included the Sergeant Major on the board of this bank,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
He explained that, the decision to have a military High Command on the board of the bank, is aimed at getting the military involved in taking critical decisions.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf there are any concerns, at least he will be aware, and he will communicate it to us and then back to you,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He added that the GAF will also employ qualified bankers with banking expertise to help on the board.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are getting certified season bankers to be part of the board. So this is a pilot scheme, it\u2019s a bold venture and your interest will never be compromised. We are using the Provident Fund at the moment as our seed capital,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He disclosed that, the GAF has majority share, hence will be instrumental in directing the affairs of the bank, subject to the rules of the regulator.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe GAF owns the majority share, which is 75 percent. We have contacted the BoG; BoG has said that by their rules and regulations, we cannot have 100 percent share, because it is part of their laws that it should be diluted for another shareholder to be part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cA certified group, known as the Zara Group, whose background has been also verified, is for now holding that 25\u00a0 percent, but it is still possible to dilute that further, so that we get a third shareholder on stream. We have done due diligence over the past eight months because of this concern that you have, and at the moment we are satisfied that you have done what is right.\u201d<\/p>\n
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By: citibusinessnews.com\/Ghana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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