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Saturday, 9 May 2026
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Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama

Also known as: Johnson Pandit Asiama · Dr Asiama · Asiama

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, advocating for AI integration and cross-border fintech expansion across Africa's financial services.

As Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Asiama is championing digital finance expansion across Africa, calling on policymakers to shift focus from basic financial access to tangible value creation through cross-border fintech, embedded services, and stronger infrastructure. He has reaffirmed the central bank's commitment to supporting cross-border fintech activity and advancing open banking while urging fintech firms to balance innovation with robust consumer protection and regulatory engagement.

2026-04-272026-05-09

Yesterday

  1. Grueter wins 120-golfer tournament ahead of 3i Africa Summit

    Former Achimota Golf Club captain Sjoerd Grueter won the maiden 3i Africa Summit Invitational, a one-day 18-hole Stableford event at Achimota Golf Course in Accra that drew more than 120 golfers. The tournament also marked Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama's 58th birthday celebration.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. 3i Africa Summit in Accra highlights AI's role in finance

    The 3i Africa Summit in Accra this week has made artificial intelligence the dominant theme, with policymakers, regulators, and investors discussing AI's potential to compress development timelines and generate millions of jobs across Africa. Speakers emphasized both the opportunities—such as Africa's 66 percent of global mobile money transaction value—and challenges including fragmentation and regulatory misalignment.

    23 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

  3. MobileMoney CEO endorses golf for business networking

    The CEO of MobileMoney Fintech Ghana has praised golf as a platform for building connections and fostering business relationships, speaking at the 3i Africa Invitational Golf Tournament at Achimota Golf Club. The event brought together over 100 amateur golfers from clubs across Ghana and the continent, and served as a prelude to the 3i Africa Summit 2026.

    8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 7 May

  1. Grueter wins inaugural 3i Africa Summit Invitational Golf

    Sjoerd Grueter won the maiden 3i Africa Summit Invitational Golf Tournament at Achimota Golf Course, an 18-hole Stableford event organised to herald the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra and celebrate Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama's 58th birthday, with over 100 amateur golfers from Ghanaian and African clubs competing.

    7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Bank of Ghana backs cross-border fintech expansion in Africa

    The Bank of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting cross-border fintech expansion to deepen Africa's financial markets and improve financial connectivity. Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama said the central bank is implementing measures including initiatives to support cross-border fintech activity, advance open banking, and develop digital credit guidelines.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. BoG Governor calls for conditions enabling Africa's financial services growth

    Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has urged African nations to create the right conditions for responsible and scalable growth in financial services, emphasizing that digital finance is now central to value creation and economic competitiveness. He noted that while approximately 49 percent of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa have access to digital financial accounts, the continent must now focus on translating that access into tangible value for ordinary people and businesses.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Bank of Ghana backs cross-border fintech expansion across Africa

    The Bank of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting cross-border fintech expansion to deepen Africa's financial markets and advance regional economic integration. The central bank said the approach would help improve financial connectivity, reduce transaction costs, and expand access to services across African economies.

    7 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Africa must shape global finance future, BoG Governor urges

    Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has called on African policymakers and industry leaders to take a leading role in shaping the future of global finance rather than passively adopting it. He noted that approximately 49% of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa now have access to digital financial accounts, and stressed the need to shift focus from access to impact by connecting systems across borders.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Africa must move beyond payments to unlock digital finance

    The Governor of the Bank of Ghana says Africa must shift beyond basic digital payments to build higher-value financial services including digital credit, embedded finance, supply chain finance, and cross-border services. He noted that while mobile money has driven financial inclusion with about 49% of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa having access to digital financial accounts, progress must now translate access into scale and value through stronger identity systems and infrastructure.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Bank of Ghana urges fintechs to balance innovation with consumer protection

    The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has urged fintech firms to match innovation with responsibility, emphasising early engagement with regulators, strong corporate governance, and consumer protection to sustain growth and protect the financial system. He noted that Ghana has emerged as a leader in digital payments and financial inclusion over the past decade, with mobile money becoming a daily utility and interoperable instant payments positioning the country as a reference point on the continent.

    28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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