Regulatory Alerts2023-04-20
Simulation Exercise at the Securities and Exchange Commission
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Ghana temporarily closed its Accra office on April 19, 2023, to conduct a one-day simulation exercise testing its crisis Business Continuity Preparedness. The regulator has since resumed normal operations and instructed the public to direct all future inquiries through its official toll-free lines, email, website, and social media accounts. This notice was published under sections 3(i)(m) and 208(c) of the Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929), to formally document the completed drill and confirm the restoration of standard regulatory services.
‘‘Ensuring Investor Protection’’ PUBLIC NOTICE The Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as “SEC”), yesterday, Wednesday, 19th April 2023, temporarily closed its office in Accra to conduct a one-day simulation exercise aimed at testing the resilience of its Business Continuity Preparedness for crisis situations. Following a successful simulation exercise, the SEC is now reopened for normal business. Any requests for more information should be made through the following channels: Telephone: 0800100065 (toll free line) / main lines: 0302768970-2 Email: info@sec.gov.gh SEC’s website www.sec.gov.gh Social Media: @SEC Ghana This Notice is issued pursuant to sections 3(i)(m) and 208(c) of the Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929) as amended. ISSUED BY ORDER OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) DATED: APRIL 20, 2023 SIMULATION EXERCISE AT THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (NOTICE NUMBER. SEC/PN/006/04/2023)