Leadership of the Electronic Money Issuers (EMIs) Chamber of Ghana has paid a courtesy call on the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB). This forms part of a familiarization exercise being undertaken by the new institution, which represents the interests of the leading Dedicated Electronic Money Issuers (DEMIs) in Ghana, namely AT Money, G-Money, Mobile Money Limited, Telecel Cash and Zeepay.
During the courtesy call, representatives of the two outfits held fruitful discussions on matters ranging from increased collaboration amongst mobile money operators, banks, and telecommunication companies, to address systemic issues like fraud, customer data security, and operational efficiencies.
Leading the delegation from the EMIs Chamber of Ghana was the Chairman of the Chamber, Philip Amoateng, Director of Telecel Cash along with Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the EMIs Chamber, along with leading representatives from MML, Telecel Cash, and G-Money.
The team from the GAB was meanwhile led by its CEO, Mr. John Awuah.
So far, similar visits have been undertaken by the EMIs Chamber to the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation (GDPC) and the National Insurance Commission (NIC), with more being planned in the coming weeks.
About the EMIs Chamber of Ghana
The Chamber was officially registered on March 26, 2024, with a vision to become the leading catalyst for inclusive and innovative digital finance in Ghana. The Chamber’s mission meanwhile, is to foster innovation, enhance regulatory collaboration, and support the growth and sustainability of the digital finance sector.
By representing the unified voice of Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem, the Chamber aims to create a thriving and inclusive financial landscape that benefits all Ghanaians.
Membership
The EMIs Chamber of Ghana proudly represents leading digital finance entities, including AT Money, G-Money, Mobile Money Limited, Telecel Cash, and Zeepay.
Goals and Objectives
The EMIs Chamber aims to:
- Foster Innovation: By encouraging the development and adoption of new technologies and solutions that enhance the efficiency and reach of digital finance services.
- Enhance Regulatory Collaboration: Working closely with government agencies, regulators, and other stakeholders to create a favorable operating environment for digital finance operators.
- Support Growth and Sustainability: Advocating for policies and practices that ensure the long-term success and stability of the digital finance sector.
- Promote Financial Inclusion: Facilitating partnerships and collaborations among different mobile money operators to extend financial services to underserved and unbanked populations in Ghana.
