A delegation from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana (SEC) has engaged Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, on strategies to attract diaspora and foreign investments into Ghana’s capital market and strengthen economic partnerships.

The delegation, led by SEC Deputy Director-General Mensah Thompson, paid a courtesy call on the ambassador as part of efforts to promote investment opportunities in Ghana and deepen participation in the country’s securities market.

Discussions during the meeting focused on the performance of the Ghana Stock Exchange, Ghana’s improving macroeconomic outlook, and the role of diaspora communities and international investors in supporting national development.

Speaking during the engagement, Mr. Thompson described the Ghana Stock Exchange as one of the strongest-performing exchanges on the continent, citing recent market performance as evidence of growing investor confidence.

According to him, the exchange emerged as Africa’s best-performing stock market in 2024 and has maintained that momentum into the first quarter of 2026.

He attributed the positive performance to improving economic stability, easing inflationary pressures, and lower interest rates, which he said have created attractive opportunities for investors seeking stronger returns through capital markets.

“This is the best time to invest in Ghana, where we can now get stronger returns through the capital markets, stock markets, and other securities,” Mr. Thompson said.

For his part, Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith welcomed the engagement and reaffirmed his commitment to positioning Ghana as an attractive destination for investment and economic collaboration.

He stressed the importance of connecting Ghana’s diaspora and international investors with opportunities back home, noting that such partnerships could help create jobs and reduce migration pressures.

“We can partner with some of these American big pockets and take advantage of the opportunities we are offering back home,” the ambassador said.

Also speaking at the meeting, Dorothy Yeboah-Asiamah emphasized the importance of regulated investment channels in protecting investors and building trust in Ghana’s financial markets.

She noted that the SEC has licensed brokers and investment schemes that enable Ghanaians abroad and foreign investors to safely invest in securities in Ghana.

The engagement forms part of broader efforts by the SEC to increase participation in Ghana’s capital markets and leverage diaspora investment as a tool for economic growth.