Standard Chartered Ghana is a banking and financial services company in Ghana. It has been in operation since 1896, when it was known as the Bank of British West Africa. The bank is 80% owned by Standard Chartered Plc, and the remainder of the stock is owned locally. It is ranked consistently amongst the top three banks in the country. The company provides a range of services in the consumer and corporate and institutional banking sectors, including comprehensive trade finance, cash management services and foreign exchange products