Ghana isn’t waiting around—the Finance Minister is on a mission to lure pension fund investors back into the capital markets. With a bold push for confidence and liquidity, the government aims to position Ghana as a prime destination for long-term institutional investments. As global markets shift and investors seek stability, this strategic engagement could be the game-changer Ghana’s financial sector needs to regain momentum.
Ghana is laying the groundwork for a strategic return to the capital markets, with Finance Minister actively engaging pension fund managers to build confidence and attract investment.
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is pushing to reopen capital markets, emphasizing pension funds’ role in restoring investor confidence. He assured fiscal discipline, vowing no future defaults, while strengthening the sinking fund to back long-term bonds, aiming for economic stability and sustainable growth.
Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has emphasized the urgent need to reopen the country’s capital markets, positioning pension funds as a key driver in restoring investor confidence and economic stability.
Pension Funds: The Catalyst for Market Recovery
During a high-level meeting with managers of pension funds, Dr. Forson reinforced that pension funds, by design, are instrumental in bond investments, making them pivotal to market activity revitalization. In a statement on X, he remarked: “To achieve financial stability, we must reopen capital markets, and pension funds have a crucial role to play. Their core function is to invest in bonds, which strengthens market activities and bolsters confidence.” He stated.
A while ago, I had the privilege of meeting with pension funds to discuss our shared responsibility in strengthening Ghana‘s financial markets.
I reiterated government‘s unwavering commitment: Ghana will not default—ever again, not on my watch. We are fully aware of our…
— Cassiel Ato Forson(PhD) (@Cassielforson) March 24, 2025
The minister stressed that a reopened capital market would, enhance investor confidence, strengthen the local currency, lower inflationary pressures, and stimulate long-term economic growth
A Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility
Dr. Forson reassured investors that Ghana is committed to fiscal discipline and will not default on its financial obligations again. He affirmed that Ghana is proactively strengthening its sinking fund to provide robust backing for longer-dated bonds ahead of 2027 and 2028 debt obligations.
“Ghana will not default ever again—not on my watch. We are fully aware of our financial obligations, and we will not wait until then to build the necessary buffers,” he declared.
As Ghana pushes forward with plans to reopen its capital markets, stakeholder collaboration will be essential in fostering economic resilience. With pension funds playing a strategic role, the government is laying the groundwork for a more liquid, investor-friendly financial ecosystem, one poised for sustained growth and stability.
Source: Accra Street Journal
