Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, President of Groupe Nduom
Investment-Banking firm, Gold Coast Holding has marked 25 years of its existence of providing investment advisory services to clients.
The award-winning financial institution which started operations in August 1993 was envisioned and established by President of Groupe Nduom, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom to primarily render both fund management and brokerage services before expanding into other subsidiaries.
Aside being officially listed onto the Ghana Stock Exchange as the fourth Licensed Dealing Member in October 1993, Gold Coast, in its 25 years of existence, has been offering a comprehensive range of financial services, including investment banking services, market analysis, and capital market access for domestic and international clients.
With a number of programmes lined up to commemorate the success of the institution, the launch saw the commissioning of a new ultra-modern office in the Airport Residential Area, which will serve as the Head Office.
A new logo expected to brand Gold Coast into the next phase of progress, was also launched.
Speaking at a short ceremony to launch the 25th anniversary, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom said his motivation was to increase the level of prosperity of the lives of most Ghanaians who, he observed, were usually unprepared after retirement.
According to him, he saw it as an opportunity to help and prepare employees to make towards pension aside saving part of their salaries for a comfortable living.
Among other things, he mentioned that Gold Coast has directly supported and pre-financed over 200 companies in the country.
He added, “…There are many people Gold Coast has helped to become contractors of different types and has pre-financed their activities quietly. So many people do not know that there are thousands and thousands of people whose opportunities to be in business to do well for themselves is a result of Gold Coast advice and Gold Coast Financing.”
On his part, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Coast Holding, Kwame Ofori Asomaning, said the investment company which has 19 branches nationwide has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception in the early 90s.
“Gold Coast is committed to providing to its clients a disciplined and customer-focused service in investments and pensions management. We will continue to offer superior services in a friendly and congenial atmosphere, and work with our regulators to ensure the growth and development of the capital market in particular and the economy in general,” he said.
