Also known as: the Bank of Ghana · the Central Bank
Central bank of Ghana that regulates financial institutions, issues directives on payment systems and foreign exchange, and manages monetary policy and equity positions.
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Business & Financial Times
… Various Bank of Ghana reports on bank frauds lists internal fraud as one contributing factor. …
Risk Watch with Alberta QUARCOOPOME: Empowering leaders without titlesJoy Online
… A key item on the agenda is the proposed appointment of six directors, subject to approval by the Bank of Ghana. …
MobileMoney Fintech calls Extraordinary General Meeting for June 12Business & Financial Times
… Visa’s assessment comes as Ghana continues implementing a national payments strategy led by the Bank of Ghana through 2029, aimed at deepening financial inclusion and accelerating the transition toward a digital economy. …
Visa seeks wider contactless acceptance to unlock payments potentialJoy Online
Ghana’s economic managers have mounted a strong case for renewed investor confidence, with Finance Minister and Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama presenting a coordinated message of stability, reform and investment opportunity to some of the world’s leading financiers in L …
Ghana makes strong investment pitch in London as Finance Minister, BoG Governor court global investorsJoy Online
The Bank of Ghana was honoured by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) at the Second World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) Honours Night held in Accra on Saturday, 6 June 2026. …
GJA honours BoG for contributions towards national development and mediaJoy Online
… According to auction results by the Bank of Ghana, this, however, came at a higher cost as interest rates surged marginally on the yield curve. …
T-bills auction: Government exceeds target by 11.9%, but interest rates surgeBusiness & Financial Times
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Room for further monetary policy easing is narrowing after inflation accelerated for a second consecutive month in May, reinforcing concerns within financial markets that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) may have to extend its pause in the rate-cut cycle despite i …
Rate-cut window narrows on inflation pressuresBusiness & Financial Times
… Cassiel Ato Forson and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Pandit Asiama, used a high-level gathering of international investors, bankers and policymakers in London to present a coordinated case for renewed confidence in the country’s economy, highlighting progress on ma …
Finance Minister, Governor present powerful, unified case for Ghana to global financiers and investorsJoy Online
… For the past month or so, there has been a spirited debate over the published financial reports of our republic’s central bank, the Bank of Ghana (BoG). …
The BoG Debate: Using the wrong marking scheme for the right answersJoy Online
The Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has expressed confidence that the country has built the required reserves to help withstand oil price shocks. …
We have built required reserves to withstand oil price shocks – BoG GovernorThe microfinance industry is urging the Bank of Ghana to reconsider its revised capital framework, including minimum capital thresholds and implementation timeline, citing concerns that the current design could undermine financial inclusion and distort market structure, despite broad endorsement of the reform direction.
2 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
The microfinance industry is urging the Bank of Ghana to reconsider its revised capital framework, including minimum capital thresholds and implementation timeline, citing concerns that the current design could undermine financial inclusion and distort market structure, despite broad endorsement of the reform direction.
2 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's government achieved a 13.61% oversubscription on its treasury bills auction for the second consecutive week, securing GH¢8.29 billion of GH¢8.4 billion in bids, though interest rates rose across most of the yield curve. The 91-day bill was most subscribed at GH¢6.03 billion, while yields increased to 5.04% for 91-day bills and 10.97% for 364-day bills.
2 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Association of Community Banks Ghana has opened its 2026 Corporate Governance Certification Training Programme to equip board members and CEOs with skills for managing institutions in Ghana's evolving financial landscape. The programme, organised with ARB Apex Bank Plc, covers governance best practices, risk management, prudential regulations, and strategic decision-making.
3 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
The Bank of Ghana has directed all regulated financial institutions to discontinue support for unauthorised foreign currency wallet services offered by some cryptocurrency platforms to users in Ghana. The BoG said those platforms have not been authorised to undertake such activities and institutions that support them risk supervisory and enforcement sanctions.
5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
In February 2026, Ghana's government announced comprehensive cocoa sector reforms including a producer price adjustment mechanism guaranteeing farmers a minimum of 70 per cent of the gross FOB price, a shift to domestic cedi-denominated financing, a mandate to process at least 50 per cent of cocoa locally from the 2026/27 season, and COCOBOD balance sheet restructuring.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has extended the registration deadline for International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to July 31, 2026, warning that unregistered operators will be barred from operating in the country and any partnerships between unregistered operators and financial institutions will be cancelled after that date.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has directed banks and other regulated financial institutions to stop facilitating unauthorised fiat currency wallet services, particularly those denominated in foreign currencies offered by certain crypto platforms to users in Ghana. The Central Bank states the platforms lack authorisation under payment and foreign exchange legislation, and warns that non-compliance may result in supervisory or enforcement actions.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has ordered all regulated financial institutions to stop supporting fiat currency wallet services in foreign currencies, particularly US dollars, offered by crypto platforms to users in Ghana. The central bank stated that crypto platforms have not been authorized to undertake such activities and are required to comply with payment systems, foreign exchange, and other regulatory requirements.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has directed all regulated financial institutions to immediately cease ties with cryptocurrency platforms operating illicit foreign currency wallets in the country. The central bank says these digital wallet operations, which allow users to bypass standard banking channels and are funded via bank transfers, mobile money, and credit cards, violate the Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019 and the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana extended the registration deadline for International Money Transfer Operations to 31st July 2026, warning that IMTOs failing to comply will not be permitted to operate and any existing partnerships with banks and payment service providers will be nullified.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
YouTuber Darren Watkins Jr. (IShowSpeed), with over 50 million YouTube subscribers and 135 million followers across platforms, revealed Ghanaian ancestry in January 2026 and was granted a Ghanaian passport and given the Ghanaian name Barima Kofi Akuffo at a ceremony in Akropong.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has pursued a sustained decade-long strategy to welcome the global African diaspora, beginning with Right of Abode provisions and accelerated by the 2019 Year of Return campaign, which drew over a million visitors and more than 3 billion dollars into the local economy. The article suggests this policy framework is now driving African American investment in Ghanaian real estate as a practical step following diaspora citizenship.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ankobra West Community Bank's deposits grew 38.15 percent to GH¢107.37 million, net advances surged 208.72 percent to GH¢66.96 million, and profit after tax rose 17.64 percent to GH¢5.19 million in 2025, with the bank strengthening its capital base ahead of Bank of Ghana requirements.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An opinion piece argues that Ghanaian professionals' increasing reliance on AI to perform complex tasks—tax audits, marketing copy, risk assessments—risks eroding human cognitive skills and professional judgment that traditionally built strong leadership.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's non-traditional export sector produced record earnings of US$5.006 billion in 2025, a 30.7 percent increase from US$3.83 billion in 2024, with processed and semi-processed products accounting for more than 83 percent of total export earnings.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Twenty years after Ghana's Persons with Disability Act 2006 (Act 715), persons with disability still face significant barriers in accessing basic services and public spaces such as transport, banks, hospitals, and government offices. The article argues that disability is not a minority issue but a human rights concern requiring genuine implementation of existing protections.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's microfinance industry is urging the Bank of Ghana to reconsider its revised capital framework, endorsing the reform's direction but warning that tight implementation timelines and high minimum thresholds could harm financial inclusion and market structure. The framework requires existing institutions to meet GH¢50million minimum capital by December 31, 2026, and new entrants GH¢100million, with a pathway declaration deadline of June 30, 2026.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
GOIL PLC increased net profit to GH¢90.67 million in 2025, up 7.05 percent from GH¢84.70 million in 2024, despite revenue falling by GH¢1.8 billion to GH¢18.55 billion. The company cut debt obligations and reduced financing costs to cushion the impact of volatile global market conditions.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Bank of Ghana's negative equity position has worsened to approximately GH₵94 billion as of 2025, driven by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, monetary policy operations, and exchange rate losses. An opinion piece questions whether the central bank should consider investing in digital assets as a strategy to manage this deficit, or whether such moves would exceed its mandate.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, stated that the Ghana International Bank will become a leading financial bridge between Africa and international capital markets. The GHIB Board announced Chartered Accountant and Banker Ian Greenstreet as the new CEO, subject to regulatory approval, succeeding Dean Adansi who led the bank for eight years.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's latest Treasury bill auction raised GH¢4.87 billion against a target of GH¢5.89 billion, representing a shortfall of approximately GH¢1.02 billion, though investor participation remained relatively strong, particularly for 91-day bills.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Kintampo Community Bank Plc's total income grew 20.14 percent to GH¢35.31 million in 2025, while total assets surged 41.71 percent to GH¢185.73 million and profit before tax increased 35.13 percent to GH¢13.9 million, driven by expansion in loans, deposits, and investments.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
UK-based Ghana International Bank's Chief Executive Officer Dean Adansi has been relieved of his duties by the Board, which is controlled by the Government of Ghana through the Bank of Ghana. Ian Owulakwao Greenstreet, an investment banker and financial risk management expert, has been named as his replacement, subject to regulatory approval.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Augustus Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, appealed to Ghanaians in the United Kingdom to invest in export-driven value chains, transfer technical skills, and partner with local industries as part of the government's economic transformation initiative.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Association of Microfinance Companies has asked the Bank of Ghana to review the implementation timeline for reforms requiring microfinance banks to meet a GH¢50 million minimum capital threshold by December 31, 2026, arguing the deadline and requirements are unrealistic for many operators and could force institutions out of business and undermine financial inclusion.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's crisis responses have been reactive rather than proactive, and calls for a National Risk Management Policy as an urgent governance reform to anticipate and mitigate risks before they become national emergencies.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
According to an IEA poll conducted in May 2026 across all sixteen regions of Ghana, President John Mahama's job approval rating has fallen to 58.9%, down from 68% in December 2025, though 28.4% disapprove and 12.8% have no opinion. Among approvers, 73.5% cite the government's handling of the economy as the overwhelming reason for their support.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama's job approval rating has dropped to 58.9% from 68% in December 2025, according to an IEA poll of over 1,000 respondents conducted across Ghana's sixteen regions in May 2026. While 28.4% disapprove and 12.8% have no opinion, the wide gap between approval and disapproval shows positive assessments remain well ahead of critical ones, with economic management cited as the overwhelming reason for approval among supporters.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama's job approval rating has dropped from 68% in December 2025 to 58.9% in May 2026, according to an IEA nationwide poll of over 1,000 respondents across all sixteen regions. Despite the decline, a majority still approve of his performance, with the economy cited as the overwhelming reason for support among approvers.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in March 2026 to reaffirm ties and broaden cooperation in defence and the arms industry, with Ghana seeking to modernise its military capabilities amid regional security threats from extremism, terrorism, piracy, and kidnappings.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →