Know Your Regulator Series

The Lands Commission

The Lands Commission

Our Regulator for today is the Lands Commission (the “Commission”). The Commission is governed by the Lands Commission Act 2008 (Act 767) and the Lands Act 2020 (Act 1036) (the “Acts”) and regulates the registration of lands and immovable property in Ghana. The...

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Ghana Standards Authority

Ghana Standards Authority

Our Regulator for today is the Ghana Standards Authority (“GSA”). GSA is governed by the Standards Authority Act 2022 (Act 1078) (the “Act”) and is in charge of the following: regulating weights and measurements in the country; setting up laboratories and facilities...

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The Collateral Registry

Our Regulator for today is the Collateral Registry (the “Registry”). The Registry is governed by the Borrowers and Lenders Act 2020 (Act 1052) (the “Act”). The Bank of Ghana operates the Registry and some of the core functions of the Registry are: registration of...

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MINERALS COMMISSION

Our Regulator for today is the Minerals Commission of Ghana (the “Commission”). The Commission regulates and manages the use of mineral resources in Ghana It was first established under the Minerals Commission Law (PNDCL 154) and subsequently given legal support under...

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