Accra, April 3 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified efforts to promote Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as a strategic tool to deepen Ghana’s capital market and attract investment from pension funds and the diaspora.
Speaking at the launch of Rangoon Real Estate Investment Trust PLC, which manages two commercial properties in Cantonments City, Accra, Mr Mensah Thompson, Deputy Director-General in charge of Finance at SEC, highlighted REITs as a way to mobilise large pools of capital for real estate development that were previously difficult to access.
Key Highlights
- REITs allow long-term savings to flow into productive sectors such as commercial property, housing, and urban infrastructure.
- The structure provides accessible investment opportunities without the burden of direct property ownership and management.
- REITs pool funds from multiple investors into professionally managed portfolios, reducing entry barriers for smaller investors and enabling diaspora participation.
- Ghana recorded US$7.8 billion in remittances in 2025, much of which could be redirected into structured commercial real estate via REITs.
- Pension assets, totaling about GH¢100 billion, present a potential investment pool of GH¢5 billion under alternative investment guidelines.
Mr Thompson assured that SEC had implemented robust regulatory measures, including disclosure requirements, independent audits, and continuous oversight, to protect investors and strengthen market confidence.
Industry Response
- Ms Cynthia Darko Acquaye, Executive Director of Goldkey Properties, said the REIT broadens access to premium commercial real estate and offers stable rental income through assets like the Huawei Building and PwC Tower.
- Mr Kwaku Bediako, Founder of Goldkey Properties, emphasised that REITs represent economic infrastructure capable of supporting growth and development in Ghana.
GHBUSS
3 April 2026
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