By: Van Soul Addey
Advans Group and Advans Ghana Savings and
Loans Ltd. have reaffirmed their commitment to responsible finance and
financial inclusion following a courtesy call on the Governor of the Bank of
Ghana, Dr. Johnson P. Asiama during Advans Group Board Week 2026 from 6th
October to 14th October 2026.
The meeting brought together senior
executives and board members of Advans Group and Advans Ghana Savings and Loans
Ltd. to discuss developments in the financial services industry, regulatory
priorities and the role of savings and loans institutions in expanding access
to finance.
The delegation commended the Bank of Ghana
for its leadership and the introduction of regulatory reforms aimed at
strengthening the country’s financial sector. The Governor and his team, in
turn, 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.
Discussions also covered the Bank of Ghana’s liquidity framework
and its implications for regulated financial institutions, highlighting the
importance of constructive engagement between regulators and industry players. Dr. Asiama
said effective collaboration between the regulator and financial institutions
was important in maintaining financial stability while broadening access to
financial services.
Steven Duchatelle, Chief Executive Officer
of Advans International, said the visit reinforced the Group’s commitment to
maintaining strong relationships with regulators in its markets. “Our
engagement with the Bank of Ghana reflects our commitment to responsible
finance, sound governance and sustainable growth. We value the opportunity to
exchange perspectives on developments in the financial sector and reaffirm our
support for expanding access to appropriate financial services,” he said.
Advans Group operates across multiple
markets, providing financial services to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises,
entrepreneurs and individuals who face barriers to accessing conventional
banking services.
Guillaume Valence, Managing Director of Advans Ghana Savings and
Loans Ltd., said the institution would continue to work within the country’s
regulatory framework while supporting customers with financial services
tailored to their needs. “A strong relationship with the regulator
is essential to sustainable growth. We remain committed to responsible lending,
sound risk management and expanding access to finance for individuals and
businesses, while contributing to the stability and development of Ghana’s
financial sector,” he said.
The courtesy call formed part of Advans
Group Board Week 2026, which brought together Group leadership, board and
Management members from all the subsidiaries and group office for strategic
engagement and review of its operations. There were members from Advans subsidiaries
in Cameroon, Cote D’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, and Tunisia.
The delegation comprised of Cyrille
Arnould, Chairman of Advans Group Board, Advans SA; Claude Falgon, Founder and
Board Member, Advans SA; Steven Duchatelle, Chief Executive Officer, Advans
International; Brieuc Cardon, Business Development Director, Advans
International; Eli Hini, Chairman of the Board, Advans Ghana; Guillaume
Valence, Chief Executive Officer, Advans Ghana; Kwame Owusu-Boateng, Deputy
Chief Executive Officer, Advans Ghana; and Rufina Acquah, Chief Legal Officer
and Board Secretary, Advans Ghana.
