GHANA INTERNATIONAL BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Reference number: 204471

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03468216
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
13 November 1997 (28 years old)
Registered office
Regina House 67 Cheapside, 1st Floor, London, EC2V 6AZ
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Raymond Jacob Bakary Sambou Director Nov 1963 19 Oct 2016
Paul Boateng (Lord) Director Jun 1951 21 Feb 2017
Dean Adansi Director Jan 1969 5 Mar 2019
Sundeep Bhandari Director Sep 1965 21 Jul 2021
Calum Mackenzie Thomson Director Jun 1960 29 Jul 2021
Zakari Mumuni (Dr) Director Jul 1972 9 Jun 2025
Farihan Alhassan Director Dec 1980 9 Jun 2025
Edward Ato Sarpong Director Mar 1969 9 Jun 2025
Kwesi Afreh Biney Director Feb 1975 9 Jun 2025
Johnson Pandit Kwesi Asiama (Dr) Director May 1968 23 Sep 2025
Ian Owulakwao Greenstreet Director Feb 1959 21 May 2026
Janet Olivia Mbu Secretary Not published 7 Aug 2019

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Dealing in investments as principal

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

Action taken against them

1 fine in 2022, £5.83m in total. This is part of the official register record and is worth reviewing before going ahead.

  • Fined £5.83m on 23 June 2022
    On 23 June 2022, the FCA imposed a civil penalty on Ghana International Bank Plc. The reason for this action is because Ghana International Bank Plc failed to comply with Regulations 14(1), 14(3) and 20(1) of the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 between 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016. As a consequence of this action, the Authority has imposed a penalty of £5,829,900. The FCA’s action took effect on 23 June 2022 and a copy of the Decision Notice is displayed on the FCA's web site.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Ghana International Bank Plc

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is GHANA INTERNATIONAL BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY FCA authorised?
Yes, GHANA INTERNATIONAL BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY (FRN 204471) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with GHANA INTERNATIONAL BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about GHANA INTERNATIONAL BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is GHANA INTERNATIONAL BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY a scam or clone?
GHANA INTERNATIONAL BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is GHANA INTERNATIONAL BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
GHANA INTERNATIONAL BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY's FRN is 204471. You can verify it on the FCA register.