Reuters · October 14, 2026

Ghana International Bank Chief Executive Says Bank Seeks More Capital From Asia

• Ghana International Bank Chief Executive Ian Greenstreet said the bank is looking to attract more capital from Asia, which he said will become an increasingly important source of financing for Africa.
• Greenstreet told Reuters that Asia is complementary to Africa's needs, citing institutional savings that can be deployed for infrastructure projects, and that China is an extremely important market.
• The London-based bank is majority-owned by Ghana's central bank and provides corporate and institutional banking, trade financing and treasury services.
• Greenstreet said the bank plans to scale up financing for crops beyond cocoa across Africa, such as cotton.

Statements via Chief Executive Ian Greenstreet, as reported by Reuters. This card is based on the accessible portion of the article only. Original headline: "Ghana International Bank aims to deepen ties with Asian investors".