Criteria for listing include capital adequacy, profitability, spread of shares, years of existence and management efficiency.

In 1993, the GSE was the sixth best index performing emerging stock market, with a capital appreciation of 116%.

Secondly, for every equity, foreign investors may hold up to a cumulative total of 74% (in special circumstances, this limit may be waived).

Potential changes at the exchange include the introduction of automated trading and the listing of some state banks.

The Bank of Ghana plans the development of mutual funds, unit trusts and municipal bonds at a subsequent date.

The exchange was also involved in preparing the draft law on collective investment vehicles.

The trading of Atlantic Lithium’s shares on the GSE has commenced, marking a shift in Ghana's mineral exploitation practices.