The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ghana has issued its Guidelines on Market Levies for the 2026 financial year in accordance with the Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929), as amended.
The document sets out the approved levies payable by licensed market operators for 2026 and explains how those levies are to be calculated and paid. It covers annual market operator levies, transaction levies on shares, bonds and repurchase agreements, as well as the admission levy applicable to fixed income securities. The Guidelines also provide detailed direction on how Fund Managers are to compute and pay levies on Funds Under Management (FUM), based on the Net Asset Value of funds other than pension funds.
In addition to the applicable rates, the document clearly states the timelines for payment, how levies should be remitted to the Commission, and the interest that applies to late payments. It also outlines the Commission’s enforcement powers in cases of non-compliance.
All licensed Market Operators and Fund Managers are encouraged to review the full Guidelines carefully to ensure timely and accurate compliance for the 2026 financial year.
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