2019-10-07
Rev. Daniel Ogbarmey Tetteh, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, addressed the second induction ceremony of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, emphasizing the symbiotic regulatory relationship between the SEC and the ICA. He highlighted the legal mandate under the Securities Industry Act, 2016, requiring accounts to follow ICA standards and announced upcoming guidelines that will restrict securities industry audits to only SEC-registered auditors. The speech urged new Chartered Accountants to explore capital market financing, adhere to public financial management laws, and uphold integrity to combat fraud and enhance market transparency.