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Bank for International Settlements

Also known as: BIS

2026-05-042026-07-01

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Business & Financial Times

    Speaking at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Roundtable of African Central Bank Governors, Dr.

    Debt risks shift to domestic banks
  3. Business & Financial Times

    Speaking at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Roundtable of African Central Bank Governors, Dr.

    Debt risks shift to domestic banks
  4. Joy Online

    Economists at the Bank for International Settlements call hazards like these green swans — rare, severe, and invisible to risk models built on the past.

    Accra under water again: A city, a balance sheet, and a climate warning
  5. Joy Online

    Dr Johnson Asiama, speaking at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Roundtable of Governors in Basel, Switzerland, on June 27, said the easing of crude oil prices should not create a false sense of security.

    Oil prices are falling, but Ghana’s economic risks are far from over – BoG Governor
  6. Joy Online

    Speaking at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Roundtable of Governors from African Central Banks in Basel on Saturday, June 27, 2026, Dr Asiama shared lessons from Ghana’s economic experience, highlighting the role domestic debt markets can play in supporting resilienc

    Ghana’s crisis-to-recovery journey holds key lessons for Africa – BoG Governor
  7. May 2026
  8. Joy Online

    The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the global organization for central banks, addressedthis specific issue in its Bulletin No.

    The Cost of Macroeconomic Stabilization: An Analysis of the Bank ofGhana’s 2025 Financial Deficit
  9. Business & Financial Times

    Research from the Bank for International Settlements shows that machine learning models are highly sensitive to changes in data patterns.

    AI in Lending: Progress, risks and the governance imperative
  10. Joy Online

    As the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Switzerland, notes, central banks can and often do operate with negative equity while successfully fulfilling their mandates, provided they maintain the public’s trust in their ability to manage money.

    Guardian or Casualty? How BoG paid the price for economic stabilisation
  11. Joy Online

    Research from the Bank for International Settlements shows that machine learning models are highly sensitive to changes in data patterns.

    AI in Lending: Progress, risks, and the governance imperative
  12. Joy Online

    The Bank for International Settlements reports that, as of 2025, only 35% of global cross-border retail payments are credited within one hour, well below the 75% target set under the G20 roadmap.

    African banks, stablecoins, and the next payments inflection

Yesterday

  1. Domestic borrowing shifts debt risks to African banks

    Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama says Africa's reliance on domestic borrowing to avoid foreign exchange shocks is creating new risks within national banking systems, and that future debt reforms should strengthen domestic debt markets.

    30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Domestic borrowing reduces foreign risk but strains banks

    Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama says Africa's shift toward domestic borrowing reduces exposure to foreign exchange shocks but creates new risks within national banking systems. He argues the next phase of debt reforms should focus on building deeper, longer-dated, and more diversified domestic debt markets.

    30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 29 June

  1. Severe flooding displaces families across Accra after continuous rain

    Heavy rainfall beginning Sunday night has submerged multiple Accra neighborhoods including Adabraka, Kaneshie, Weija, and Spintex; soldiers are rescuing stranded families from flooded homes, and at least one death from electrocution is feared. The flooding threatens livelihoods, with traders and households losing inventory and savings as water has not yet receded and more rain is forecast.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana faces persistent economic risks despite falling oil prices

    Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama cautioned that although global oil prices are falling following a Middle East ceasefire, Ghana and other emerging economies must remain alert to external risks including tighter global financial conditions, US dollar strength, and international economic uncertainty that continue to threaten economic stability.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 28 June

  1. Ghana's economic recovery offers Africa lessons on domestic debt markets

    At a BIS roundtable in Basel, the Bank of Ghana's Governor said Ghana's recovery from recent economic challenges demonstrates the importance of developing resilient domestic debt markets to strengthen economic stability across Africa, noting that robust domestic capital markets are essential to reducing vulnerabilities and promoting sustainable growth.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Bank of Ghana records GH¢15.63 billion loss in 2025

    The Bank of Ghana's 2025 audited financial statements show an operational loss of GH¢15.63 billion, the largest since currency redenomination. The article argues the loss reflects successful monetary policy intervention to combat inflation and currency depreciation, rather than mismanagement.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. AI adoption in lending accelerates; governance challenges persist

    Over 60 percent of financial institutions have implemented AI in at least one key function, particularly credit decisioning, with applications ranging from faster approvals to expanded access to underserved populations. However, governance has not kept pace, as AI models often lack transparency and interpretability, creating challenges for regulators and institutions to oversee decision-making processes.

    13 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 11 May

  1. Bank of Ghana reported GH¢15.6 billion loss in 2025

    The Bank of Ghana reported a GH¢15.6 billion loss for 2025 alongside deepening negative equity, with observers questioning whether the central bank's stabilization efforts during Ghana's economic turbulence have left it financially weakened despite contributing to easing inflation, exchange rate stability, and improved investor confidence.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. AI in lending expands, but governance struggles to keep pace

    Over 60% of global financial institutions have implemented AI in at least one key lending function, enabling faster approvals and wider credit access. However, the complexity and opacity of AI systems create governance challenges, as institutions cannot fully explain how their AI-driven lending decisions are made.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. African banks face choice on stablecoin adoption role

    Africa's fragmented cross-border payment systems are slow and costly compared to global averages, spurring interest in stablecoins as settlement infrastructure. The strategic question is whether African banks will institutionalize stablecoins within regulated frameworks or whether the infrastructure will continue to develop outside formal banking channels.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

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