Professionalism, Training and Competencies
The securities courses of GISI are designed to upgrade the knowledge of professionals and experts in the securities industry. These courses are also aimed at equipping beginners with comprehensive knowledge about the structure, operations and regulations of the securities market.
INCORPORATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS
Ghana Investment and Securities Institute Limited(GISI) was incorporated in Ghana on August 5, 2015 as a Limited Liability Company to provide the following
- To train professionals in securities and investments
- To build capacity for capital market operators
- To train professionals in corporate governance
- To undertake continuous professional development (CPD)
- To educate the general public in securities and investments
- To conduct research for the capital markets
- To serve as an examination body to award certificates to persons who undertake courses in securities and investments.
- Train Professionals
- Conduct research
- Educate the general public
STRATEGY, VISION & MISSION
- To build on the current securities courses managed by the Ghana Stock Exchange and make it a globally competitive professional securities training institute for West Africa.
- To become a globally competitive professional securities training institute for West Africa.
- To continuously enhance the capability and capacity of the securities industry market players through globally competitive professional education and training for West Africa.
CORPORATE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
- To be the best professional training institute for the securities industry in West Africa.
- To provide critical training and competencies to staff of the securities industry.
- To promote the practice of ethical and professional standards within the securities market.
- To provide the most cost effective training for professionals in the securities industry.
- To create the best learning environment for education and training of professionals in the securities industry.
- To impact positively on national policy and implementation towards Ghana becoming a financial services hub in the sub region.
- To create a conducive and challenging work environment for employees and affiliates of GISI.
- To maximize shareholder value by efficient utilization of capital and human resources.
CORE VALUES
- Pursuit of academic and professional excellence.
- Practice-centred professional training programs with enhanced skills.
- Encourage participation and openness.
- Encourage creativity and innovation.
- Provide equal opportunities for all industry players to achieve their full potential.
- Apply the best ethical and professional standards.
SHAREHOLDERS/MEMBERS
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE)
- Ghana Securities Industry Association (GSIA)
- Central Securities Depository (CSD)
BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS
| Name | Designation | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Abena Amoah | Chairman | Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) |
| Mrs. Deborah Mawuse Agyemfra | Member | Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) |
| Mrs. Evelyn Essien | Member | Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) |
| Mrs. Diana Naa Dedei Okine | Member | Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) |
| Mr. Kojo Addae – Mensah | Member | Ghana Securities Industry Association (GSIA) |
| Mrs. Faustina Coleman – Forson | Member | Central Securities Depository (CSD) |
| Prof. Joshua Abor | Member | Academic |
| Dr. Daniel Raziel Obeng - Okon | Member | Independent |
| Alexander Williams | Chief Executive Officer, GISI |
Board Committees
- GOVERNANCE, ETHICS AND STRATEGY
- Academic
- Finance, Administration & Audit