BoG Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, fifth from left, with the leadership of Advans International
Advans Group and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) have discussed ways to expand financial inclusion and strengthen the financial services sector during a courtesy call on the Governor, Dr. Johnson P. Asiama.
The meeting brought together senior executives and board members of Advans Group and its Ghana subsidiary, Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Limited, to discuss regulatory priorities, developments in the financial industry and the role of savings and loans institutions in improving access to finance.
Discussions also covered the Bank of Ghana’s liquidity framework and its implications for regulated financial institutions, with both sides highlighting the importance of collaboration between regulators and industry players in maintaining financial stability and widening access to financial services.
Dr. Asiama said effective engagement between the regulator and financial institutions was important to ensuring stability in the financial sector while broadening access to financial services.
The Advans delegation commended the central bank for its leadership and regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening the financial sector.
The Governor and his team also acknowledged Advans Ghana’s contribution to the industry, recognising it as one of the leading and best-performing savings and loans companies in the country.
The Chief Executive Officer of Advans International, Steven Duchatelle, said the engagement demonstrated the group’s commitment to responsible finance, sound governance and sustainable growth in the markets where it operates.
He said the group valued opportunities to exchange views with regulators on developments in the financial sector and to support efforts to expand access to appropriate financial services.
Advans Group provides financial services to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), entrepreneurs and individuals who face barriers to accessing conventional banking services.
The Managing Director of Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Limited, Guillaume Valence, said the institution would continue to comply with the country’s regulatory framework while providing financial services tailored to the needs of individuals and businesses.
He said strong relationships with regulators were essential to sustainable growth, adding that the company remained committed to responsible lending, sound risk management and expanding access to finance.
The courtesy call formed part of Advans Group Board Week 2026, which brought together group leadership, board members and management from its subsidiaries and group office for strategic discussions and a review of operations.
The event attracted representatives from Advans subsidiaries in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Tunisia.
The delegation included Cyrille Arnould, Chairman of the Advans Group Board; Claude Falgon, Founder and Board Member of Advans SA; Steven Duchatelle, Chief Executive Officer of Advans International; Brieuc Cardon, Business Development Director of Advans International; Eli Hini, Chairman of the Board of Advans Ghana; Guillaume Valence, Chief Executive Officer of Advans Ghana; Kwame Owusu-Boateng, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Advans Ghana; and Rufina Acquah, Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary of Advans Ghana.
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