GhIPSS CEO Champions Fintech Investment at Ghana–UK Investment Summit
London, UK- The Chief Executive Officer of GhIPSS, Clara Arthur, has highlighted Ghana's growing attractiveness as a destination for fintech investment, citing the country's progressive regulatory environment and robust digital payment infrastructure as key enablers of innovation and growth.
Speaking during a panel discussion on “Unlocking Financial Transformation Through Fintech and Digital Assets in Ghana” on the opening day of the summit, Clara Arthur joined fellow industry leaders Owureku Asare, Philip Kwaw Sebuabe, Del Titus Bawuah, Moses Sule, and Reginald Tumusiime to discuss opportunities and emerging trends within Ghana's evolving financial ecosystem.
The Ghana–UK Investment Summit, hosted by the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom, brought together policymakers, investors, business leaders, and innovators from Ghana and the UK to strengthen bilateral economic ties, promote innovation, and unlock sustainable investment opportunities. The summit, which sought to deepen trade and investment relations between Ghana and the United Kingdom while showcasing Ghana as a preferred destination for business and investment, had the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, as its Guest of Honour.
During the discussion, Clara Arthur emphasized the critical role of the Bank of Ghana's forward-looking regulatory frameworks and harmonized policies in creating a stable and attractive environment for investors. She noted that the conversation around financial inclusion is increasingly shifting beyond access to financial services towards improving the overall financial health and resilience of individuals and businesses.
She further highlighted Ghana's strong national payment infrastructure, describing it as a critical foundation for digital transformation. According to her, the country's payment ecosystem continues to support seamless, secure, and interoperable transactions, creating trust and confidence among consumers, businesses, and financial institutions.
Representing GhIPSS at the summit was a delegation led by Clara Arthur and comprising, Eunice Nyadu Amewu, Chief Finance Officer, Eunice Ankomah, Head of Brand and Communications, Sadia Tettey, Business Development Executive, and Roma Lokko, Legal and Compliance Manager. The team engaged with investors, policymakers, and industry stakeholders while promoting Ghana's digital payments ecosystem and exploring opportunities for collaboration and investment.
GhIPSS’ participation was further enhanced through its exhibition booth, which attracted interest from delegates throughout the summit. The exhibition provided a platform to showcase GhIPSS’ pivotal role in Ghana’s digital transformation journey, highlighting its contributions to advancing interoperability, promoting financial inclusion, and enabling secure, efficient electronic payment systems across the country.
The panel discussion formed part of a broader agenda aimed at positioning Ghana as a competitive investment destination and strengthening partnerships between Ghanaian and UK businesses across strategic sectors of the economy.
As digital finance continues to reshape economies globally, discussions at the summit reinforced the importance of collaboration among regulators, infrastructure providers, investors, and innovators in driving inclusive and sustainable financial transformation.
With the right policies, partnerships, and infrastructure in place, Ghana continues to strengthen its position as a leading hub for fintech innovation and digital payments in Africa.
