Kwabena Boamah Urges Stronger Governance and Strategy to Unlock Pension Fund Investments in Private Equity
Kwabena Boamah, Managing Director, Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS), Ghana Kwabena Boamah, Managing Director of Stanbic Investment Management Services LTD, has called for a more structured and strategic approach to pension fund investments in private equity, stressing that gaps in policy, governance, and expertise continue to limit participation in the asset class. Delivering a presentation at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (GVCA), Boamah addressed industry stakeholders on the theme: “Pension Fund Co-Investment Success: Internal Processes, Reviewing VC/PE Transactions, Expectations of Trustees and Fund Managers.” His remarks highlighted both the progress made and the persistent barriers preventing trustees from fully embracing private equity as a viable investment avenue. “While it is encouraging that more trustees are beginning to explore private equity and even making second commitments, the pace of adoption...