Fidelity Bank, CIB Invest in Media to Promote Informed Financial Discourse
Fidelity Bank Ghana, in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana, has organised a specialised financial journalism training workshop aimed at strengthening media capacity and promoting informed financial discourse in the Ashanti Region.
The training, held at the Lancaster Hotel in Kumasi, brought together over 20 journalists from various media organisations across the region. It formed part of Fidelity Bank’s long-term commitment to enhancing the quality of financial reporting and supporting a transparent and resilient financial services sector.
The workshop was designed to deepen journalists’ understanding of the banking industry, with sessions focusing on regulatory developments, ethical financial reporting, and the practical interpretation of banks’ financial statements. Participants were equipped with the analytical tools needed to deliver accurate, insightful, and context-driven reportage on financial and economic issues.
The initiative also fulfilled a commitment earlier made by Fidelity Bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Julian Opuni, to invest in the professional development of media partners as critical contributors to informed public discourse and public trust in the financial system.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Opuni underscored the vital role of the media in sustaining confidence within the banking sector, particularly in a challenging economic environment.
“A well-informed public is the bedrock of a resilient financial system. The media are our essential partners in building and maintaining that trust,” he stated. “As a leading Ghanaian bank, it is our responsibility to invest in the ecosystem that ensures financial reportage is not only accurate, but also insightful. This training, delivered in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Bankers, reflects our commitment to equipping journalists with the knowledge required to analyse industry performance and report on banking matters with clarity and confidence.”
The workshop was facilitated by the Chief Executive Officer of CIB Ghana, Mr. Robert Dzato, ACIB, a respected ethics and finance expert with over 20 years of experience working with global institutions, including KPMG, Standard Chartered Bank, and Lloyds Banking Group. He led participants through comprehensive sessions on Ghana’s banking industry, ethical reporting standards, and the interpretation of financial statements, enabling journalists to report beyond surface-level figures.
The sessions were highly interactive, with journalists engaging facilitators through critical questions on risk management, regulatory oversight, and reporting ethics, highlighting the growing demand for advanced and practical knowledge in financial journalism.
At the conclusion of the workshop, certificates were presented to all participating journalists in recognition of their successful completion of the programme. Participants expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Fidelity Bank and CIB Ghana for the initiative, describing it as timely, impactful, and highly beneficial to their professional development.
Through this initiative, Fidelity Bank and CIB Ghana continue to demonstrate their shared commitment to strengthening media capacity, elevating public understanding of financial issues, and fostering a more transparent and informed financial environment for sustainable economic growth in Ghana.
