The Managing Director of Constancy Financial institution Ghana, Julian Opuni, has referred to as on the media to play an lively function in selling monetary literacy and tackling banking fraud. Talking at a media engagement on Wednesday, March 2025, he emphasised that monetary consciousness is a shared duty that requires collaboration amongst key stakeholders, together with the press.
“We invite all stakeholders, significantly you, the media, to companion with us in driving monetary literacy and consciousness. It’s a drawback that impacts all Ghanaians, and we will make a distinction if we work as a staff,” Opuni stated.
He identified that monetary fraud, misinformation, and an absence of monetary schooling stay vital challenges, resulting in losses for people and companies alike. By working collectively, he believes the media and monetary establishments can bridge data gaps, guaranteeing that the general public makes knowledgeable monetary selections.
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“As a financial institution, we imagine in creating shared worth, guaranteeing that our enterprise progress contributes to the well-being of our communities and the long-term sustainability of our surroundings. This 12 months, we proceed to do this. We sit up for a fruitful dialog and significant partnerships as we work collectively to construct a stronger monetary ecosystem in Ghana,” he added.
Constancy Financial institution’s Dedication to Gender Illustration
In the course of the engagement, Opuni additionally addressed Constancy Financial institution’s dedication to gender range inside its workforce. He revealed that the financial institution launched a five-year gender plan final 12 months after conducting an inside evaluation on the illustration of girls at varied ranges of management.
“Because the triangle narrows, we see much less of the gender illustration we purpose for. That is one thing we’ve got acknowledged, and it isn’t simply inside the financial institution but additionally amongst our prospects,” he famous.
In accordance with Opuni, the evaluation confirmed a pattern generally seen in lots of company buildings—whereas there could also be vital feminine illustration at entry-level and center administration positions, the variety of ladies decreases as one strikes greater up the company ladder.
To handle this, Constancy Financial institution has set an formidable objective of guaranteeing not less than 40% feminine illustration on its board. The financial institution can be reviewing its inside insurance policies to create extra alternatives for girls in management and is growing gender-specific monetary merchandise to higher serve its various buyer base.
“We’re not simply targeted on inside illustration but additionally taking a look at how we will higher serve ladies by means of our monetary choices. Are we placing collectively gender-specific merchandise? That was one of many questions raised about lending to ladies versus males and associated issues,” he acknowledged.
Constructing a Sustainable Future
Opuni reassured that Constancy Financial institution is taking a structured and intentional method in the direction of these initiatives, quite than merely reacting to business tendencies. He pressured that long-term sustainability within the banking sector requires proactive planning, significant reforms, and powerful partnerships with key gamers, together with the media.
“As a monetary establishment, we see ourselves as enablers of financial progress. Our objective is to make sure that each Ghanaian, no matter gender or social standing, has entry to monetary sources and data that can empower them to thrive,” he concluded.
With its dedication to monetary literacy, fraud prevention, and gender inclusivity, Constancy Financial institution goals to create a safer, inclusive, and sustainable banking atmosphere for all Ghanaians.
