Also known as: Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama · Emmanuel Asiamah Mensah · Governor Dr Asiama · Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, leading central bank efforts to develop digital finance, remittance products, and position Ghana as an African financial hub.
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Pandit Asiama, has welcomed global financial leaders to the ACI FMA World Congress 2026 in Accra, reaffirming Ghana’s ambition to play a central role in the evolving global financial markets architecture. …
Ghana is preparing to deploy its Central Bank Digital Currency (e-Cedi) for cross-border transactions and regional financial integration, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has said. …
… Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), said one indigenous bank had formally applied for a non-interest banking licence, while four others were preparing to submit applications to the Central Bank. …
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Pandit Asiama, has defended the decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to maintain the policy rate at 14%, insisting that lingering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to pose serious risks to Ghana’s inflation out …
… Johnson Pandit Asiama announced that the central bank would amend the dynamic cash reserve ratio (CRR) framework to a uniform 20 percent reserve requirement maintained entirely in domestic currency, effective June 4, 2026. …
… Announcing the decision at the 130th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama said the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, particularly disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, had triggered higher crude oil prices and renewed inflation co …
… Opening the 130th Monetary Policy Committee meeting, the governor of the central bank, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama said the domestic economy had continued to improve since the committee’s last meeting in March, supported by sustained reforms, lower inflation and improving investor s …
… At the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, that voice proved impossible to ignore, as emerging singer Asiama claimed the Best Male Vocal Performance award with his debut single, Akoma. …
Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, urged commercial banks to increase support for entrepreneurs and export-oriented businesses to transform economic stability into broad-based prosperity. He called on banks to develop innovative financial products and position themselves as strategic partners in economic development, noting that the banking sector's total assets expanded by 26.6 per cent to GHS493.9 billion in April 2026.
Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, urged commercial banks to increase support for entrepreneurs and export-oriented businesses to transform economic stability into broad-based prosperity. He called on banks to develop innovative financial products and position themselves as strategic partners in economic development, noting that the banking sector's total assets expanded by 26.6 per cent to GHS493.9 billion in April 2026.
The Bank of Ghana plans to work with commercial banks to develop investment-linked remittance products that channel diaspora inflows into business expansion, infrastructure projects and long-term capital formation rather than consumption, according to central bank Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama.
Ghana International Bank has appointed veteran financial services executive Ian Greenstreet as Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval in the United Kingdom. The appointment is intended to strengthen the bank's role in connecting Ghana's economy with international capital markets and global trade flows.
Ghana International Bank has appointed veteran financial services executive Ian Greenstreet as its new Chief Executive Officer, subject to UK regulatory approval. The appointment aims to strengthen the bank's position as a bridge between Ghana's economy and international capital and trade markets.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana outlined an ambition for Ghana to become an International Financial Services Centre and the "Singapore of Africa" at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London. Achieving this requires building a deep, competitive domestic investment ecosystem capable of financing long-term economic growth, according to the Governor and the CEO of the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association.
President John Dramani Mahama opened trading at the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday, urging global investors to support Ghana's growth and invest in the Ghana Stock Exchange. He highlighted the country's improving economic indicators over the past 18 months, including reduced inflation, a stabilised Cedi, and strengthened international reserves, while noting the GSE has experienced a renaissance in the past 12 months.
At the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama urged international investors to assess Ghana based on institutional reforms and economic frameworks implemented in recent years rather than the 2022 economic crisis. He highlighted amendments to the Bank of Ghana Act limiting central bank financing of government and stronger fiscal rules aimed at budget discipline and sustainability.
Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama says improving credit access is a priority as the country stabilizes economically. He attributes low private sector lending to Ghana's history of high interest rates and economic uncertainty, but notes that macroeconomic stability is beginning to reverse the trend; discussions with banks reveal a shortage of bankable projects rather than available funds.
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama says a consultative and listening-based leadership has shaped policies supporting Ghana's economic recovery. The central bank has engaged trader associations, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to understand economic challenges and implement reforms, including changes to the foreign exchange framework and solutions for digital content creators receiving international payments.
The Bank of Ghana Governor says geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have slowed efforts to reduce interest rates to single-digit levels, as global market uncertainties have complicated the central bank's monetary easing plans despite downward inflation trends.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has announced plans to establish an International Financial Services Centre in Accra to position Ghana as a leading financial hub and attract international investors. He stated the vision is to create a competitive financial services ecosystem within the next two or three years.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana says the central bank is working on technological solutions to allow small businesses and individuals to raise capital through their mobile phones, with the aim of democratizing access to financing and supporting entrepreneurship across the country.
Ghana carries one of the widest real interest rate gaps of any single-digit inflation economy in Africa, with a real rate of approximately 10.6 percentage points, which economists say is constraining private sector credit access despite the Bank of Ghana holding its policy rate steady at 14 percent with headline inflation at 3.4 percent in April 2026.
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the private sector to drive Ghana's economic transformation, addressing business leaders, investors, and policymakers at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra. He stressed that economic transformation must positively impact the daily lives of Ghanaians and assured the business community of government's commitment to creating an enabling environment for business growth and job creation.
Dr Ekow Kwainoe, Member of Parliament for Ekumfi, has been honoured at the ACI World Congress 2026 for his exceptional contribution to global financial markets and Ghana's economic governance. The award, presented by the Bank of Ghana Governor, recognised his role as one of the architects of Ghana's integration into global financial markets and his position as the first president of ACI Ghana.
The Bank of Ghana Governor said significant operating and OCI losses in 2025 will not recur at the same scale in 2026, citing changed conditions including expected lower cedi revaluation losses and reduced open market operation costs as inflation moderates.
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has assured the public and investors that the significant operating and Other Comprehensive Income losses incurred in 2025 will not recur at the same scale in 2026, citing a fundamental shift in the three key conditions that drove those losses: revenue losses from the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, revaluation losses from the cedi's sharp appreciation, and the high cost of open market operations to curb inflation.
Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama said trust is the most valuable currency in digital finance and called for coordinated commitment from regulators, market participants, and investors to build credibility, transparency, and confidence in Africa's digital financial ecosystem.
At the 2026 ACI World Congress, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama stressed that central banks must carefully manage innovation and regulation as digital technologies transform the financial sector. He noted that Ghana's approach prioritizes regulating risk rather than restricting technology, using regulatory sandboxes and innovation hubs to develop new technologies in controlled environments while protecting financial system stability.
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has urged central banks to focus on regulating risks associated with emerging financial technologies rather than restricting innovation, arguing that regulatory sandboxes and innovation hubs allow controlled development while safeguarding financial stability.
Governor of the Bank of Ghana Johnson Pandit Asiama welcomed global financial leaders to the ACI FMA World Congress 2026 in Accra, reaffirming Ghana's ambition to be a central player in global financial markets through stronger macroeconomic fundamentals, regulatory credibility, and digital innovation. He highlighted key reforms including interoperable payment systems, the e-Cedi, fintech regulation, and regional financial integration as drivers of Ghana's financial transformation.
Ghana's Central Bank Digital Currency (e-Cedi) has completed its pilot phase and is being designed for cross-border settlements and wholesale payments to support intra-continental trade. The Bank of Ghana governor said digital payments are a strategic entry point to the formal financial system and Ghana has passed the Virtual Assets Act 2025 to regulate the emerging sector.
Ghana's Bank of Ghana Governor says the country is expected to establish its first non-interest banking institution this year, with one indigenous bank having formally applied for a licence and four others preparing applications. The central bank published comprehensive guidelines for the regulatory and supervisory framework in January 2026.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has defended the Monetary Policy Committee's decision to hold the policy rate at 14%, citing ongoing Middle East conflict as a key source of uncertainty threatening Ghana's inflation outlook and economic stability. Although economic indicators suggest room for further rate cuts, the MPC chose to pause and monitor global developments due to risks posed by the geopolitical crisis.
The Bank of Ghana held its benchmark monetary policy rate at 14 percent and amended the dynamic cash reserve ratio framework to a uniform 20 percent reserve requirement in domestic currency, effective June 4, 2026, as policymakers respond to external inflation risks from Middle East tensions.
The Bank of Ghana maintained its benchmark monetary policy rate at 14 percent, citing rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and growing risks to global inflation, despite easing underlying domestic price pressures. Headline inflation rose marginally to 3.4 percent in April 2026, with the central bank warning that prolonged geopolitical tensions could keep crude oil prices above $100 per barrel.
The Bank of Ghana has signalled it may reassess the country's interest rate and monetary policy framework as renewed inflation risks from the prolonged Middle East conflict threaten macroeconomic gains, with the central bank governor warning that rising global energy prices and worsening external conditions are introducing new risks to inflation and growth.
At the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, emerging singer Asiama won Best Male Vocal Performance with his debut single Akoma, which also earned a Record of the Year nomination and recognition in the Best Audio Engineer category. The achievement marks a rare triple milestone for the young artiste at the country's biggest music event.
Kumasi-based singer Asiama won 'Best Male Vocal Performance' at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards and was nominated for Record of the Year with his debut single 'Akoma', produced by Kwame Yeboah.
Singer Asiama won the Best Male Vocal Performance award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for his debut single, Akoma, which also earned a Record of the Year nomination. Released on 9 May 2025, the song marks a major milestone for the Kumasi-born artist.