The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), through its Law School in partnership with Absa Bank Ghana and the Centre for African Legal Studies (CALS), successfully convened the 13th edition of its Quarterly Banking Roundtable, reaffirming its role as a leading hub for policy dialogue and thought leadership in Ghana’s financial sector.
Held at the UPSA Auditorium, the roundtable brought together distinguished industry experts, legal practitioners, regulators, and members of the academic community to examine the theme: “Regulating Microfinance in the Age of Fraud: Restoring Confidence and Growth.”
The session provided a timely and critical platform for interrogating the vulnerabilities within the microfinance landscape and proposing sustainable regulatory responses.
The panel featured seasoned professionals including Dr. Seth Kwame Anani (Bank of Ghana), Mr. Ken Kwamena Thompson (Dalex Finance), Mr. Akwasi Aboagye, FCCA (Databank), and Mr. Adolph Kpegah (Absa Bank Ghana), each offering deep insights grounded in policy, practice, and market experience.
Discussions centered on the evolving nature of financial fraud within the microfinance sector, the erosion of public trust, and the urgent need for robust regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with accountability.
Speakers emphasized the importance of strengthening supervisory mechanisms, enhancing institutional governance, leveraging technology for fraud detection, and promoting financial literacy among consumers.
A key takeaway from the roundtable was the consensus that restoring confidence in the microfinance sector requires a coordinated effort among regulators, financial institutions, and stakeholders. The panel further underscored the role of ethical leadership and compliance culture as critical drivers of sustainable sector growth.
The event also highlighted UPSA’s continued commitment to bridging academia and industry by creating platforms that influence policy, shape professional discourse, and contribute meaningfully to national development.
Through such engagements, the University reinforces its mandate of producing industry-ready graduates equipped with practical insights into contemporary economic and legal challenges.
The Quarterly Banking Roundtable remains a flagship initiative of the UPSA Law School, fostering high-level dialogue on pressing financial and legal issues across Africa.
