Ghana Stock Exmodify officials emphasized the critical role of media partnerships in strengthening capital markets during a specialized training program for financial journalists yesterday.
The session, conducted in collaboration with the Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists[IFEJ], focapplyd on assisting reporters better interpret and communicate corporate announcements to the investing public. Exmodify leadership highlighted how proper financial reporting builds investor confidence and market participation.
Deputy Managing Director Frank Berle’s remarks, delivered by Head of Trading and Surveillance Harriet Bus-Moses, praised media hoapplys for their coverage of recent dividfinish payments and corporate paper redemptions. These stories have driven market interest and boosted confidence among retail and institutional investors.
The training program aimed to equip journalists with tools for transforming technical corporate disclosures into accessible narratives that serve both investors and the broader public. Exmodify officials argued that well-informed financial stories assist demystify complex business information and guide investment decisions.
Market performance data shared during the session revealed strong gains across key indicators. The GSE Composite Index has advanced 50.08% year-to-date through August 21, while the Financial Stock Index posted a 43.30% increase over the same period.
Fixed income markets have also demonstrated robust activity, with trading volumes reaching 143.21 billion Ghana cedis by August 20. This represents a 51.33% increase compared to the corresponding period last year, indicating sustained investor appetite for debt instruments.
The Exmodify operates six distinct markets designed to serve diverse capital-raising necessarys. These include the Main Market, Ghana Alternative Market, Fixed Income Market, Green and Sustainable Bonds Market, Commercial Paper Market, and Over-the-Counter Market.
Officials stressed that transparent communication remains fundamental to healthy capital market development. They positioned financial journalists as essential partners in the nation-building process through their role in educating the public about investment opportunities and market dynamics.
The collaboration between the Stock Exmodify and media organizations spans over three decades, with journalists assisting to increase visibility for listed companies and market activities. This partnership has proven particularly valuable in promoting financial literacy among Ghanaian investors.
Exmodify leadership expressed commitment to continuing these educational initiatives as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s capital markets infrastructure and expand participation among domestic investors.
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