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Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Committee

The bridge between members and regulators.

Owns VASPA's engagement with SEC Ghana, Bank of Ghana, and the Financial Intelligence Centre, and equips members with the tools they need to stay compliant.

Responsibilities

  • SEC Engagement
  • Compliance Support
  • Industry Monitoring

Key Activities

  • Coordinate regular dialogue with SEC Ghana and the Bank of Ghana.
  • Publish compliance toolkits, templates, and policy guidance.
  • Run SEC readiness and AML training programmes for members.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and circulate member advisories.
  • Coordinate industry input on draft regulations and directives.

Leadership

The committee's executive leadership and key points of contact for member enquiries.

Mr. Lucas Semabia

Key contact

Chairperson

To be appointed

Vice Chairperson

To be appointed

Key contact

Secretary

Meetings & Agenda

Scheduled sittings of the Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Committee, with the agenda for each meeting. Open to view — members can track progress in the member portal.

Q3 Review Meeting

Aug 20, 2026, 2:00 PM · 90 min

completed

VASPA Secretariat, Accra

Quarterly review of committee deliverables and outstanding actions.

  1. 1Opening and roll call
  2. 2Minutes of the previous meeting
  3. 3AML/CFT guidance and regulator engagement update
  4. 4Member matters arising
  5. 5Next steps and adjournment

Q4 Planning Session

Oct 14, 2026, 2:00 PM · 90 min

scheduled

Virtual (Google Meet)

Set Q4 priorities, owners and delivery dates.

  1. 1Opening and roll call
  2. 2Minutes of the previous meeting
  3. 3AML/CFT guidance and regulator engagement update
  4. 4Member matters arising
  5. 5Next steps and adjournment

Year-End Review & 2027 Outlook

Dec 9, 2026, 2:00 PM · 120 min

scheduled

VASPA Secretariat, Accra

Report on the year's work and agree the 2027 workplan.

  1. 1Opening and roll call
  2. 2Minutes of the previous meeting
  3. 3AML/CFT guidance and regulator engagement update
  4. 4Member matters arising
  5. 5Next steps and adjournment

Member Roster

Serving members appointed to the Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Committee.

7 seats
NameRole
Mr. Lucas Semabia
Chairperson
To be appointed
Vice Chairperson
To be appointed
Secretary
Mr. Gillian Boateng
Member
Mr. Michael Ocran
Member
Mr. Nana Prempeh
Member
Mr. Yusif
Member

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