GSE issues new listing rules for equity market

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has released new listing rules for the equity market that take effect from today, February 2^nd 2026.

The Listing Rules replace the 2006 Listing Rules.

Accordingly, the Listing Rules shall apply to all applications, submissions, filings, and continuing obligations with the Exchange from that date.

The GSE, in a statement, said market participants and issuers are further advised that the Exchange will organize an engagement session to provide guidance and enhance understanding of the provisions of the new Listing Rules.

This is with a view to ensuring full compliance upon the effective date.

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) ended 2025 as the second-best performing stock exchange in Africa, with a year-to-date return of 137.40% in dollar terms.

The market capitalization rose by 54.50% from GH¢111.35 billion at the end of 2024 to GH¢172 billion by the close of December 2025.