Also known as: Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama · Emmanuel Asiamah Mensah · Governor Dr Asiama · Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama · Governor Dr. Asiama · Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama · Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama
Governor of the Bank of Ghana overseeing monetary policy, financial regulation, digital finance, and cross-border payments initiatives.
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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is stepping up efforts to attract more remittances into Ghana and channel a greater share of the funds into productive investment, enterprise development and job creation, the Governor, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has said. …
BoG moves to harness diaspora remittances for productive investment – GovernorJoy Online
… The Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama told Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee that major reforms were introduced in 2025, including ring-fencing gold proceeds, stricter settlement rules, and reduced fees. …
The GoldBod Riddle: When everyone’s numbers are right, who do we believe?The Chronicle
Ghana attracted approximately US$2.61 billion in new investments across 253 projects in 2025, a development the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, says signals renewed investor confidence in the country’s economic prospects. …
Investor confidence returns as Ghana attracts $2.61bn in 2025 –BoGJoy Online
… The Bank of Ghana has now issued its Guideline for the Regulation and Supervision of Non-Interest Banking in Ghana and inaugurated the Non-Interest Financial Advisory Council (NIFAC) under the leadership of Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama. …
A new chapter for Ghana’s financial system: Commending BoG on non-interest banking milestoneThe Ghanaian Times
… The Governor of the BoG, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, described the 30 per cent gold sale under the policy as a meaningful contribution to national development. …
GANRAP: Govt seals deal with miners on 30% gold saleJoy Online
… Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), made the call at a meeting with Chief Executive Officers and Heads of Banks in Accra on Wednesday. …
BoG Governor urges banks to deepen financing for SMEs, agricultureJoy Online
… Meanwhile, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has pledged the central bank’s support for the successful implementation of the programme. …
Lands Minister urges flexibility as as Ghana begins 30% gold purchase under GANRAPJoy Online
… Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, described the 30 percent commitment by the mining companies as a meaningful contribution to national development. …
Gov’t, miners sign GANRAP agreement to support gold-based reserve accumulationJoy Online
Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has urged commercial banks to develop products that channel diaspora remittances into savings and investment. …
BoG Governor urges banks to develop innovative diaspora investment productsJoy Online
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has urged banks to develop more innovative and flexible credit products tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly businesses operating along the agricultural value chain. …
BoG Governor urges banks to redesign loans for agriculture-focused SMEsThe Bank of Ghana welcomed Queen Maxima, UN Special Advocate for Financial Health, for a leadership roundtable on Ghana's financial sector. The Governor highlighted Ghana's digital finance progress and ongoing accessibility challenges, while Queen Maxima commended the country's consistency in expanding financial access.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana welcomed Queen Maxima, UN Special Advocate for Financial Health, for a leadership roundtable on Ghana's financial sector. The Governor highlighted Ghana's digital finance progress and ongoing accessibility challenges, while Queen Maxima commended the country's consistency in expanding financial access.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is paying a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Asantehemaa at Manhyia Palace. The visit is part of her four-day official trip to Ghana in her capacity as UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health.
4 November 2026 · The Chronicle →
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health, will visit Ghana on 4–5 November 2026, meeting with the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to review financial inclusion and digital finance progress, and co-hosting a Roundtable on Financial Health with senior banking and financial leaders.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has called for a balanced regulatory approach to virtual assets that promotes innovation while protecting monetary and financial stability, arguing that regulation should reflect the nature, scale and complexity of different activities rather than adopt a heavy-handed approach.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has warned that growing use of foreign-currency stablecoins could undermine the country's monetary sovereignty, weaken monetary policy implementation, encourage currency substitution, and affect capital flows. The BoG is developing a stablecoin directive and working with the SEC and Financial Intelligence Centre to regulate virtual assets.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana Governor says falling lending rates (from 30.25% in December 2024 to 15.78% in September 2026) and stronger private sector credit growth (from 0.20% to 26.42%) are creating improved conditions for businesses to access financing and expand operations, particularly benefiting young people seeking employment or starting businesses.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana called for a dedicated digital platform to make official statistics more accessible in machine-readable formats, enabling researchers, policymakers and businesses to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify economic trends. He emphasized that accurate and timely statistics are essential to the central bank's work in setting monetary policy and regulating the financial sector.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has called for an electronic portal to provide national statistical data in machine-readable formats for researchers, academics, and policymakers to apply AI and advanced analytical tools. He commended the Ghana Statistical Service's Ghana in Numbers 2025 report, saying improved access to reliable statistics would strengthen evidence-based decision-making and understanding of the country's socio-economic conditions.
29 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana says average lending rates declined from 30.25% in December 2024 to 15.7% in September 2026, while private sector credit growth reached 26.4%. He attributed the improvements to gains in macroeconomic stability, noting that inflation remained in single digits for 13 consecutive months and the exchange rate remained relatively stable.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission will host the Africa Virtual Asset Summit on November 2–3, 2026, in Accra, bringing together regulators, policymakers and industry leaders to advance virtual asset regulation across Africa under the theme of tokenisation. The summit aims to produce the Accra Declaration, a shared set of principles to guide responsible development of virtual assets, with focus on unlocking value in gold, real estate, cocoa, bonds and trade receivables.
29 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana will host the Africa Virtual Asset Summit (AVAS) on November 2–3, 2026, where the Securities and Exchange Commission will convene African regulators, policymakers and industry leaders to advance virtual asset and tokenisation frameworks across the continent, with the aim of producing the Accra Declaration—a shared set of principles to guide responsible development of digital assets.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita, visiting Ghana as the company marks 30 years of operations, reaffirmed MTN's commitment to supporting Ghana's digital infrastructure and digital sovereignty through mobile broadband and financial networks. During his visit, Mupita engaged with government stakeholders including the Vice President and Minister of Communication on advancing financial inclusion, connectivity, and digital economy development.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Broadcaster Kofi Hayford hosted M.anifest's 10th anniversary concert for his album Nowhere Cool at Accra Polo Club on 24 October 2026, introducing opening acts and engaging the audience before M.anifest performed all 14 songs from the 2016 album with guest performers including Kwabena Kwabena, Samini, and others.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has called for a proactive and coordinated approach among financial sector regulators to manage climate-related risks and safeguard the stability of the country's financial system. The BoG released a Roadmap for Sustainable Finance in Ghana, jointly signed by the governors of the BoG, Securities and Exchange Commission, National Insurance Commission, and National Pensions Regulatory Authority.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bank of Ghana is piloting cross-border interoperability using central bank digital currencies, stablecoins, bank accounts and mobile wallets in corridors with Rwanda and Nigeria. The pilots aim to enable different forms of money to move seamlessly across borders without using correspondent banks outside the continent.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Finance Minister and Bank of Ghana Governor are engaging international investors and development partners at the IMF and World Bank's annual meetings in Bangkok to secure financing for the country's New Economy agenda, which aims to translate economic stabilisation into sustained transformation through value addition, industrialisation and job creation.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana will conduct thematic reviews of banks' compliance with its revised Cyber and Information Security Directive, citing growing concerns about digital fraud and cyber threats. Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama urged bank boards to treat cybersecurity and operational resilience as core business risks rather than merely technology issues.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana is developing a directive to regulate artificial intelligence use in the financial sector, balancing innovation in credit assessment, fraud detection and operational efficiency against emerging risks in data quality, model risk, cybersecurity and consumer protection.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Total assets of Ghana's banking sector increased by 20.47 per cent to GH¢500.20 billion at the end of August 2026, according to the Bank of Ghana Governor. The growth reflected improvements supported by better macroeconomic conditions and regulatory reforms, with all 23 banks now meeting capital requirements and asset quality metrics improving.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority marked its fifth anniversary by opening the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme of securing Ghana's digital finance ecosystem, with the CSA Director-General urging financial institutions and government agencies to move beyond broad commitments to information-sharing and embed coordinated cyber defence in their daily operations.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Stanbic Bank Ghana is piloting an arrangement allowing importers to pay for Chinese goods directly in Ghana cedis rather than US dollars, using China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System. The Bank of Ghana Governor disclosed the initiative as the central bank seeks to reduce reliance on the US dollar for bilateral trade, with Ghana Commercial Bank also preparing a similar service.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has cautioned public institutions against relying solely on artificial intelligence to make decisions affecting public resources and citizens' welfare, emphasizing that AI should remain a tool to support rather than replace human judgment and institutional accountability.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board rejected claims that Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama's departure from its board signals disagreement between the institutions. GoldBod said Asiama resigned from the board due to workload and nominated the BoG's Second Deputy Governor, Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu, to represent him under provisions of the Ghana Gold Board Act 2025.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has appointed Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu to represent the central bank on the Ghana Gold Board, effective May 11, 2026. The appointment comes as questions have been raised about the Governor's own board membership and the relationship between the central bank and the state-owned gold trading institution.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's gold export shipments have resumed regularity following a slowdown in August, with the Bank of Ghana Governor noting that shipments picked up again in September and are supporting the country's reserve accumulation. The Governor identified international gold price movements, influenced by external factors such as US policy rates, as the more significant risk to Ghana's gold export receipts rather than logistical concerns.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana TVET Service and Bank of Ghana have begun discussions on a strategic partnership to boost technical and vocational education, recognising that quality skills training will be critical to employment outcomes and economic growth amid rapid changes in the global labour market.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana is supporting efforts to facilitate trade between Ghana and China using the cedi, reducing reliance on the US dollar. Stanbic Bank is piloting a programme allowing Ghanaian importers to pay for Chinese goods in cedis, with Ghana Commercial Bank also developing similar arrangements.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana Governor reported that domestic economic conditions remain stable and broadly positive, with August headline inflation at 5.0 per cent below the central bank's target band, real GDP growth of 6.0 per cent in the second quarter led by services and ICT, and the fiscal position stronger than programmed with public debt at 45 per cent of GDP.
24 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Central Securities Depository has launched Investor Connect, a digital platform allowing investors to access information on their securities holdings and transaction history, while prospective investors can open securities accounts digitally. The CEO said the initiative aims to remove barriers discouraging people from entering Ghana's capital market.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's banks wrote off GH¢1.23 billion in bad loans during the first half of 2026, a 38 percent increase from GH¢893 million a year earlier. Despite the increased write-offs, the banking sector's non-performing loan ratio improved to 16.1 percent in June 2026 from 23.1 percent in June 2025, suggesting banks are cleaning up their loan portfolios.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →