Standard Chartered Bank Ghana declares GH¢673m dividend, pledges support for economic growth
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC shareholders approved a final dividend of GH¢4.989 per ordinary share, totaling GH¢673.48 million for the 2025 fiscal year.
- The bank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana's economic development, marking 130 years of operations in the country.
- CEO Xorse Godzi highlighted the bank's role as a "super-connector bank," leveraging its international network to support Ghanaian businesses and institutions.
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC shareholders have approved a substantial final dividend of GH¢4.989 per ordinary share, bringing the total payout for the 2025 fiscal year to GH¢673.48 million. This decision was made at the bank's 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Accra.
Ghana’s improving macroeconomic outlook offered some optimism, despite ongoing global uncertainties.
The AGM also served as a platform for the bank to reaffirm its dedication to Ghana's economic progress, coinciding with its 130th anniversary of continuous operations in the country. The Board emphasized the bank's long-standing contributions to trade, infrastructure development, wealth creation, and cross-border banking services.
He said that as the Bank reflected on the year under review, it remained focused on positioning itself to deliver sustainable returns.
Chairman Mr. Ebenezer Twum Asante expressed optimism about Ghana's improving macroeconomic outlook, despite global uncertainties. He stated the bank's confidence in its operations, workforce resilience, and strategy, vowing to continue supporting clients, contributing to national development, and delivering long-term shareholder value.
He noted that Ghana’s improving macroeconomic outlook offered some optimism, despite ongoing global uncertainties.
CEO Mr. Xorse Godzi elaborated on the bank's priorities, focusing on client support and sustainable growth. He described Standard Chartered as a "super-connector bank," utilizing its global network and local expertise to provide cross-border solutions that link Ghanaian businesses to international markets, capital, and innovation. The bank plans to deepen client relationships, enhance digital capabilities, and help clients navigate the evolving business environment.
Mr. Twum Asante added that the Bank remained confident in the strength of its operations, the resilience of its workforce and the relevance of its strategy, and would continue to support clients, contribute to national development and deliver long-term value to shareholders.
Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.