Fidelity Bank, CIB Equip Journalists with Critical Financial Reporting Skills

Fidelity Bank Ghana, in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana, has organised a specialised financial journalism training workshop aimed at equipping media practitioners with critical skills for accurate and responsible financial reporting.

The workshop, held at the Lancaster Hotel in Kumasi, brought together over 20 journalists from across the Ashanti Region. The programme was designed to strengthen journalists’ understanding of the banking and financial services sector, with a focus on enhancing analytical reporting, ethical standards, and clarity in financial communication.

The initiative forms part of Fidelity Bank’s long-term commitment to supporting financial literacy and strengthening public confidence in Ghana’s financial system. It also reflects a pledge earlier made by the bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Julian Opuni, to invest in the professional development of media partners as key stakeholders in informed public discourse.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Opuni underscored the importance of high-quality financial journalism in promoting transparency and accountability within the banking sector.

“Accurate and insightful financial reporting is essential to building public trust in the banking industry,” he stated. “As a leading Ghanaian bank, we have a responsibility to support journalists with the knowledge required to explain complex financial issues clearly and responsibly. Through this partnership with the Chartered Institute of Bankers, we are empowering the media to report with greater confidence and depth.”

The training was facilitated by the Chief Executive Officer of CIB Ghana, Mr. Robert Dzato, ACIB, a distinguished ethics and finance professional with more than 20 years of experience at global institutions, including KPMG, Standard Chartered Bank, and Lloyds Banking Group. He led participants through in-depth sessions on Ghana’s banking landscape, ethical financial reporting, regulatory frameworks, and the interpretation of banks’ financial statements, providing journalists with practical tools to analyse performance beyond surface-level figures.

The sessions were highly interactive, allowing journalists to engage facilitators on issues such as risk management, regulatory compliance, and reporting ethics. The discussions highlighted the growing demand for specialised knowledge in financial journalism and the importance of continuous professional development for media practitioners.

At the conclusion of the workshop, certificates were presented to all participating journalists in recognition of their successful completion of the training. Participants expressed their gratitude to Fidelity Bank and CIB Ghana for the initiative, describing it as timely, relevant, and instrumental in strengthening their professional capacity. Many pledged to apply the skills acquired to improve the quality and credibility of financial reporting in their respective media organisations.

Through this initiative, Fidelity Bank and CIB Ghana continue to demonstrate leadership in building media capacity, promoting financial literacy, and fostering a transparent and resilient financial system that supports sustainable economic growth in Ghana.