Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company

Reference number: 204471

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When ghanabank.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7653 0350 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC2V 6AZ
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Other names (1)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Ghana International Bank Plc Former name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Dealing in investments as principal

FCA disciplinary action

FCA action

fine
1
in fines
£5.83m
most recent
June 2022
  • Fined £5.83m on 23 June 2022
    On 23 June 2022, the FCA imposed a civil penalty on Ghana International Bank Plc. The reason for this action is because Ghana International Bank Plc failed to comply with Regulations 14(1), 14(3) and 20(1) of the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 between 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016. As a consequence of this action, the Authority has imposed a penalty of £5,829,900. The FCA’s action took effect on 23 June 2022 and a copy of the Decision Notice is displayed on the FCA's web site.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
03468216
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
13 November 1997 (28 years old)
Registered office
Regina House 67 Cheapside, 1st Floor, London, EC2V 6AZ
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Paul Boateng (Lord) Director Jun 1951 21 Feb 2017 None
Sundeep Bhandari Director Sep 1965 21 Jul 2021 6 other companies
Calum Mackenzie Thomson Director Jun 1960 29 Jul 2021 None
Kwesi Afreh Biney Director Feb 1975 9 Jun 2025 None
Zakari Mumuni (Dr) Director Jul 1972 9 Jun 2025 None
Edward Ato Sarpong Director Mar 1969 9 Jun 2025 None
Farihan Alhassan Director Dec 1980 9 Jun 2025 None
Johnson Pandit Kwesi Asiama (Dr) Director May 1968 23 Sep 2025 None
Ian Owulakwao Greenstreet Director Feb 1959 21 May 2026 2 other companies
Janet Olivia Mbu Secretary Not published 7 Aug 2019 –

Other companies run by these 9 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
8
still active
8
are FCA-registered
4

In the full report: all 8 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 9 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 4 on the FCA register
  • All 72 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

This firm’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (9) All events (144)

2026

3 March 2026

  • Changed its registered name from "Ghana International Bank Plc"

FCA register

2022

23 June 2022

  • Fined £5.83m by the FCA

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Bank Of Ghana became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1998

1 June 1998

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

1997

13 November 1997

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 144 events

  • All 144 events in its history (9 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 132
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Connected firms

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with this firm. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms
2
share a director
2
past links
2

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
  • 2 past links through former directors
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  • 8 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 144 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company FCA authorised?
Yes, Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company (FRN 204471) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as a bank or building society. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7653 0350 and the website ghanabank.co.uk for Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company a scam or clone?
Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company?
Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company is owned by Bank Of Ghana, which holds 50–75% of shares, 50–75% of votes, can appoint and remove the board, significant influence or control and held through a firm, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company?
Companies House lists 9 directors of Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company: Paul Boateng (Lord), Sundeep Bhandari, Calum Mackenzie Thomson, Kwesi Afreh Biney, Zakari Mumuni (Dr), Edward Ato Sarpong and 3 more.
How long has Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company been in business?
The company was formed on 13 November 1997, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Has the FCA taken action against Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company?
Yes. The FCA register records 1 fine in 2022, £5.83m in total. The details are in the disciplinary section above, with links to the FCA's notices.
Does Ghana International Bank Public Limited Company use any other names?
It has previously used the name Ghana International Bank Plc.

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