Also known as: Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama · Emmanuel Asiamah Mensah · Governor Dr Asiama · Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama · Governor Dr. Asiama
Governor of the Bank of Ghana directing monetary policy and financial sector reforms, including NPL reduction targets and regulatory modernization.
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Joy Online
… Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, said this during remarks at the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra, which brought together policymakers, central bank governors, investors, and fintech innovators to discuss Africa’s digital finance agenda. …
BoG backs cross-border fintech expansion to deepen African marketsJoy Online
Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has called on African nations to create the right conditions to make financial services grow responsibly and at scale. …
Governor Asiama advocates right conditions to propel Africa’s financial servicesThe Chronicle
… Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, said this during remarks at the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra, which brought together policymakers, central bank governors, investors and fintech innovators to discuss Africa’s digital finance agenda. …
BoG backs cross-border fintech expansion to deepen African marketsJoy Online
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has urged African policymakers and industry leaders to take a leading role in shaping the future of global finance, rather than remaining passive participants. …
Africa must shape the future of global finance, not just follow — BoG GovernorJoy Online
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Johnson Pandit Asiama, says Africa must urgently shift beyond basic digital payments and focus on building higher-value financial services to remain competitive in the global economy. …
Africa must move beyond payments to unlock next phase of digital finance – BoG GovernorThe Ghanaian Times
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Johnson Pandit Asiama, has urged financial technology (fintech) firms to match innovation with responsibility in order to sustain growth and protect consumers. …
BoG urges fintechs to match innovation with responsibilityJoy Online
… Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, BoG Governor, has said the regulator is ready to assess applications, noting at the 128th Monetary Policy Committee briefing that several investors had made preliminary enquiries ahead of formal submissions. …
Ghana moves toward interest-free banking as local lenders seek licencesThe Governor of the Bank of Ghana told business leaders in Sunyani that the economy remains on a stable growth path, citing low inflation, stronger economic growth, improved banking sector performance and resilient external reserves. The Monetary Policy Committee maintained the Monetary Policy Rate at 14 percent after assessing domestic and global economic conditions.
9 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana told business leaders in Sunyani that the economy remains on a stable growth path, citing low inflation, stronger economic growth, improved banking sector performance and resilient external reserves. The Monetary Policy Committee maintained the Monetary Policy Rate at 14 percent after assessing domestic and global economic conditions.
9 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama said Ghana's economy grew by an estimated 6.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 6.2 percent in the same period the previous year, driven by the services and industrial sectors and supported by declining inflation and increased tourism and business activities.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has directed commercial banks to reduce non-performing loan ratios to below 10 per cent by the end of 2026 to strengthen financial stability and support credit growth. NPL ratios declined to 16.1 per cent by June 2026 from more than 23 per cent in 2025, but the central bank says this remains too high.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Economic Adviser to the President has proposed establishing a Non-Performing Assets Trust Fund to provide financial support to distressed public and private sector organisations and help the country withstand future economic shocks, citing recent experiences including banking sector clean-up and sovereign debt challenges.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bank of Ghana Governor has directed regulated financial institutions to reduce non-performing loans to no more than 10 percent by December 2026, noting that although the sector's NPL ratio improved to 16.1 percent as of end-June 2026 from over 23 percent a year earlier, current levels remain unacceptably high and constrain lending and economic development.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana says improving lending conditions across the financial sector strengthen the case for regulatory reforms to support innovation and digital financial services while maintaining financial stability. The central bank is modernising its regulatory frameworks to encourage innovation in digital transformation and financial inclusion.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Students from the University of Ghana's Department of Economics participated in the Bank of Ghana's 131st Monetary Policy Committee meeting as part of a new "Monetary Policy Committee Educational Observership Programme" designed to help students understand how monetary policy decisions are made and bridge the gap between economic theory and policy formulation.
23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has endorsed COCOBOD's transition from syndicated offshore loans to local market financing, saying the move will reduce liquidity injections into the domestic economy and strengthen monetary policy management.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Bank of Ghana and Ghana Gold Board are finalising a new financing arrangement for the country's gold purchasing programme to reduce pressure on the central bank's balance sheet. BoG Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama said options under discussion include government full funding or market funding, with a decision to be announced soon.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has endorsed COCOBOD's decision to replace syndicated loans with local market financing, saying it is a more sustainable approach that mobilises funds domestically to finance cocoa purchases and avoids the capital constraints that limit bank lending due to regulatory requirements.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana's Board has approved the sale of its residual 13 percent stake in the Agricultural Development Bank, expected to be completed later this year, and also intends to exit its remaining approximately 1 percent stake in the National Investment Bank. The Governor stated the divestments aim to eliminate any perception of conflict between the BoG's ownership interests and its supervisory responsibilities.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana assured the public that the country's foreign exchange reserves remain strong and not at risk of depletion, despite a decline to US$12.9 billion at the end of June 2026 from US$13.8 billion at the end of December 2025, driven largely by higher energy-related payments caused by Middle East tensions.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana Governor announced that Ghana's prolonged period of falling inflation has ended, with headline inflation rising to 5.3 percent in June from 3.2 percent in March, driven mainly by higher transport and haulage costs. Despite the increase, inflation remains below the Central Bank's medium-term target band of 8 percent plus or minus two percentage points, and the economy expanded 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2026.
22 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Bank of Ghana launched the Monetary Policy Committee Educational Observership Programme, allowing selected University of Ghana students to observe the central bank's monetary policy deliberations firsthand during the 131st MPC meetings. The initiative aims to demystify monetary policy and strengthen public confidence in the Bank's work.
22 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Bank of Ghana is reviewing whether the uniform 20 percent Cash Reserve Ratio requirement introduced in May has improved alignment between short-term market rates and the policy rate, after the Monetary Policy Committee observed persistent stickiness in the interbank rate at the lower end of the policy corridor.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana Governor says the Monetary Policy Committee will focus on recent inflation growth, which rose from 3.2% in March to 5.3% in June, driven largely by transport and haulage costs. He noted that while inflation remains below the target band of 6–10%, the committee must assess whether the rebound reflects temporary factors or signals a sustained trend.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has said the recent rise in inflation—which climbed from 3.2 per cent in March to 5.3 per cent in June—will dominate the Monetary Policy Committee's deliberations, as the committee assesses whether the increase reflects temporary factors or a sustained trend.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana announced that the central bank has ceased pre-financing gold purchases by GoldBod through its auction arrangement, effective July 1. The decision marks a shift in domestic liquidity management and will be assessed by the Monetary Policy Committee as it reviews the appropriate policy stance.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bank of Ghana has ceased pre-financing gold purchases by GoldBod through its auction arrangement, effective July 1. The central bank says the move marks a significant shift in domestic liquidity management and will be assessed by the Monetary Policy Committee as it reviews monetary policy stance.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee will examine inflation risks, liquidity conditions, monetary policy transmission, and global oil market volatility at its 131st meeting. The committee will assess whether the current policy framework remains appropriate and review the effectiveness of reforms to the cash reserve ratio framework amid external commodity pressures and potential domestic tariff increases.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee will examine inflation risks, liquidity conditions, monetary policy transmission, and global oil market volatility at its 131st meeting, assessing whether the current policy framework remains appropriate amid changing domestic and global conditions.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama said the Ghana cedi has remained broadly stable against major international trading currencies despite global economic uncertainties, citing improved macroeconomic fundamentals and recent policy measures. He told the 131st Monetary Policy Committee meeting that the committee would evaluate current developments to ensure its policy stance remained appropriate.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana Governor has opened the 131st Monetary Policy Committee meeting, calling for evidence-based policy decisions as the committee assesses inflation trends, the impact of May's monetary reforms, and external economic risks. The BoG also launched a new educational observership programme for university students.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has ceased its prefinancing arrangement for the Ghana Gold Board's gold purchases effective July 1, 2026. The central bank governor stated this change will significantly alter domestic liquidity conditions and will be assessed by the Monetary Policy Committee in its deliberations on monetary policy.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has stressed that the future of community banking depends on strong corporate governance, prudent risk management, and sound financial discipline, saying community ownership must not be an excuse for weak management. He made these remarks at the 50th anniversary commemoration of rural banking and the official launch of the transition from rural banking to community banking.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has directed all existing Rural and Community Banks to complete statutory name changes, corporate rebranding and regulatory requirements by December 31, 2026, as part of a sector modernisation agenda aimed at improving financial inclusion and local economic development.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana announced sweeping reforms to the rural banking sector, including its transition to community banking and introduction of urban community banks, aimed at expanding financial inclusion and supporting inclusive economic growth. The reforms were announced at the Rural Banking@50 Celebration event in Accra.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has called for stronger collaboration among regulators, financial institutions, technology providers and consumers to build a digital-focused financial system that promotes innovation and improves Ghanaian welfare. He stressed that supervision must go beyond monitoring individual institutions to examine wider networks and relationships within the financial ecosystem, reflecting an evolution towards frameworks that encourage innovation while maintaining stability and resilience.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has appealed to traders and market operators to adopt proper cash-handling practices and maintain cleaner trading environments to preserve currency quality and protect public health, warning that careless handling of banknotes and poor market sanitation contribute to rapid currency deterioration and increase the cost of replacing damaged notes.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama joined a cleanup exercise at Agbogbloshie Market as part of the government's National Clean-Up Exercise, using the occasion to urge traders to handle Ghana Cedi notes properly to safeguard public health.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →