Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Abena Amoah, has been appointed Chair of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Committee of Regional Representatives (CRR), in a move that underscores Ghana’s growing influence in global capital markets.
The appointment was confirmed at the 58th ICMA Annual General Meeting and Conference held in London last week, placing Ms. Amoah at the helm of a key governance body within the global financial markets association.
The CRR plays a strategic coordinating role between the ICMA Board and its 15 regional committees and chapters, representing more than 630 member institutions across 71 jurisdictions worldwide.
The committee is central to shaping ICMA’s regional engagement, ensuring that policies and initiatives reflect the realities of diverse markets.
In her new role, Ms. Amoah is expected to drive stronger collaboration across regions, enhance representation, and champion initiatives tailored to the evolving needs of capital market participants globally.
Speaking on her appointment, Ms. Amoah described the role as both an honour and a responsibility at a critical juncture for global finance.
“I am honoured to lead the Committee of Regional Representatives at such a pivotal time for global capital markets. This role demands that we keep global priorities grounded in regional realities,” she said.
She added that increasing interconnectedness among markets had heightened the importance of inclusive and regionally responsive leadership.
“With capital markets more interconnected than ever, yet more diverse, our regional presence is not just valuable—it is essential. I am committed to strengthening collaboration across our network, advancing diversity and succession in leadership, and ensuring that regional voices shape ICMA’s strategic priorities.”
Ms. Amoah’s appointment is widely seen as a recognition of Africa’s rising importance within the global financial system, particularly as frontier and emerging markets gain prominence among international investors.
Her leadership at the CRR is expected to amplify Africa’s representation within ICMA’s governance framework, while fostering deeper engagement between African markets and global capital flows.
ICMA, a leading global association for the cross-border capital market industry, has increasingly focused on ensuring that its governance structures reflect the diversity of its global membership.
The elevation of a Ghanaian market leader to such a role signals a deliberate shift towards broader geographic inclusion.
Ms. Amoah has played a central role in modernising Ghana’s capital market infrastructure, promoting market transparency, and driving innovation within the GSE. Under her leadership, the exchange has pursued initiatives to deepen liquidity, attract new listings, and enhance investor participation.
Her experience positions her well to navigate the complexities of regional market coordination and to align divergent priorities across developed and emerging markets.
Her chairmanship of the CRR is expected to focus on promoting inclusive governance across regions, strengthening regional collaboration frameworks, supporting leadership diversity and succession planning, and ensuring regional perspectives shape global policy direction.
The appointment marks another milestone for Ghana’s financial sector, reinforcing its status as a key player in Africa’s capital market development and a growing voice in international financial governance.
Source: businesspostonline
