GSE Urges Journalists to Tell Stronger Stories from Corporate Disclosures
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has called on financial and economic journalists to go beyond the numbers in corporate disclosures and craft stories that build trust, inspire investor confidence, and promote market growth.
Speaking at a training programme for members of the Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists (IFEJ) in Accra, Deputy Managing Director of the GSE, Mr. Frank Berle, noted that corporate announcements should be seen as powerful narratives of companies’ growth, challenges, and opportunities rather than just statutory filings.
His remarks were delivered on his behalf by Mrs. Harriet Bus-Moses, Head of Trading and Surveillance at the Exchange.
Mr. Berle noted that the media has been an essential partner to the Exchange for over three decades, helping to educate the public and bring visibility to listed companies. He commended journalists for recent coverage of dividend payments by corporates and the redemption of the Commercial Paper issued by FEDCO, describing such reporting as crucial in boosting investor participation and confidence.
Updating participants on the market’s performance, the Deputy MD revealed that as of August 21, 2025, the GSE Composite Index had surged by 50.08% year-to-date, while the Financial Stock Index advanced by 43.30%. The Ghana Fixed Income Market also recorded strong growth, with trading volume hitting GH¢143.21 billion by August 20, a 51.33% rise over the same period last year.
“All our six markets – the Main Market, Ghana Alternative Market, Ghana Fixed Income Market, Green and Sustainable Bonds Market, Commercial Paper Market and the Over-the-counter Market – are ready to support the capital-raising and investment needs of corporates and individuals,” he assured.
Mr. Berle stressed that equipping journalists with deeper understanding of financial disclosures would enable them to tell balanced, accurate, and insightful stories that empower investors and the public. He reaffirmed GSE’s commitment to partnering with IFEJ and the media to drive transparency and growth in Ghana’s capital market.
