The Executive Director of the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson, has been appointed as the new Acting Deputy Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
His appointment, which takes immediate effect, is seen as a significant move in strengthening regulatory oversight within Ghana’s financial and capital markets.
Mensah Thompson, known for his strong stance on transparency, governance, and public accountability, brings a wealth of experience in civil society advocacy and public policy to his new role.
His transition from civil society leadership to a key regulatory institution has sparked interest across the governance and finance sectors, with many expecting him to inject fresh energy and accountability into the SEC’s operations.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (‘the Commission’) is established by the Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929) (‘the Act’) with the object to regulate and promote the growth and development of an efficient, fair and transparent securities market in which investors and the integrity of the market are protected.
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