Separation from MTN Ghana won’t affect MoMo services — MobileMoney Fintech CEO

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The Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Money Fintech Limited (MoMo), Shaibu Haruna, has assured customers that there will be no disruption to services following the company’s transition into a standalone fintech entity.

He said the separation from its parent company, MTN Ghana, is in line with regulatory requirements and will not affect how customers access mobile money services.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, April 20, 2026, Mr Haruna explained that the move was necessitated by Ghana’s financial regulations.

“We became a standalone entity because it was necessary due to the regulations of the country. The Payment Systems and Services Act requires that we operate as a separate company and be regulated by the Bank of Ghana,” he said.

He noted that the transition has been in progress for the past five years and involved significant structural changes to meet regulatory standards.

Mr Haruna said beyond compliance, the shift will position the company to expand its services and form strategic partnerships.

“Beyond the regulation, we also want a system that will allow us to go beyond a wallet service. This means we will be able to scale up quickly and form strategic partnerships to bring more value to Ghanaians,” he said.

He reassured customers that their experience would remain unchanged despite the restructuring.

“Our customers will not experience any change in the way we serve them. They will continue to access our services through the MTN distribution network. From their perspective, the only change will be the level of innovation that we will deliver,” he added.

Shaibu Haruna also disclosed plans to list the mobile money business on the local stock exchange in the coming years.

“We have also made a commitment to our shareholders that within the next three to five years, we will list MoMo on the local stock market to allow Ghanaians to buy shares in the business,” he said.

Source: www.citinewsroom.com

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MobileMoney Ltd, ReFinD partner to expand financial services to vulnerable population through research

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The Retail Financial Distribution Research Initiative (ReFinD), a flagship research initiative of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, and MobileMoney LTD signed an agreement to conduct research on Mobile Money agent networks aimed at expanding financial inclusion among underserved and vulnerable communities.

Under this partnership, MobileMoney LTD will provide implementation support (through access to Mobile Money agents, insights etc.) to grantees under ReFinD. The partnership also includes:

  • Research on how to promote the entry of agents into the market space, which is key to market intermediation; and
  • Research to understand and eliminate economic and non-economic constraints faced by agents in the scaling of access to finance.

“This partnership perfectly aligns with ReFinD’s mission of understanding and improving financial service delivery to underserved communities. We are confident that our research model and findings will serve as a blueprint for similar studies across MTN’s African markets,” said Prof. Peter Quartey, Director of ISSER and Executive Director of ReFinD.

Shaibu Haruna, CEO of MobileMoney LTD, echoed the importance of the partnership in advancing financial inclusion for all Ghanaians.

“We look forward to working with ReFinD as a partner that is also committed to promoting financial inclusion and unlocking a world of financial possibilities for every Ghanaian,” he said.

Beyond the ReFinD project, MobileMoney LTD will collaborate with ISSER on relevant research initiatives aimed at expanding access to finance.

About MobileMoney LTD

MobileMoney LTD is a subsidiary of MTN Ghana responsible for Mobile Financial Services. Launched in 2009, MTN MoMo has over seventeen million registered subscribers. MobileMoney LTD offers a wide array of mobile financial services spanning payment solutions, remittance, Banktech, Insurtech, savings and loans to its customers all aimed at driving financial inclusion and economic empowermentFor further information, visit mtn.com.gh.

About The Retail Finance Distribution Research Initiative (ReFinD)

ReFinD is a sub-grants-awarding research initiative that aims to support interventions that will effectively expand the reach and efficiency of agent network operations through public policy and commercial solutions that can plausibly be scaled. Implemented by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, the Initiative focuses on research based on LMICs in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Website: www.refind-isser.ug.edu.gh

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Author: Leticia Osei