After spearheading some of Ghana’s most transformative fintech initiatives, the founding Director of the Bank of Ghana’s Fintech and Innovation Office, Kwame Oppong, has announced his departure from the regulator on his LinkedIn page.
Why it matters
Under his leadership, the Bank of Ghana cemented its reputation as a continental leader in financial innovation — driving digital inclusion, fostering partnerships, and laying the groundwork for future-focused policy frameworks.
Between the lines
During his tenure, the Fintech and Innovation Office led a series of high-impact initiatives that helped position Ghana at the forefront of Africa’s fintech revolution:
- eCedi Pilot Project: A landmark exploration into central bank digital currency.
- Regulatory Sandbox: Providing a controlled environment for fintechs to test products and services.
- Supervisory Intelligence Platform: Digitized prudential reporting with geospatial capabilities.
- Licence Passporting & Cross-Border Interoperability: Pioneering efforts with Rwanda to enhance regional mobile money access.
- Akushika Chatbot: An AI-powered tool for information and complaints management.
- New Regulatory Guidelines: Covering remittances, crowdfunding, dormant accounts, merchant accounts, and card processing localization.
