In tackling the rising incidence of financial fraud and restoring public confidence in the country’s banking sector, the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) says it is set to roll out a six-month nationwide anti-fraud campaign. …
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Ghana Association of Banks — industry body whose CEO comments on banking sector recovery, interest rates, and anti-fraud initiatives, currently leading a nationwide anti-fraud campaign through October 2026.
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- May 2026
The Chief Executive of the Ghana Association of Banks, John Awuah, has revealed that interest rates would increase but marginally in the coming weeks, despite the unchanged policy rate of 14%. …
Cost of borrowing projected to increase despite policy rate hold – banksGhana's non-performing loans decline but credit risk remains elevated
Ghana’s banking sector may be showing signs of recovery, but Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Association of Banks, John Awuah, says the industry is far from declaring total victory. …
We have not arrived yet – Bankers urge caution amid economic recoveryGhana’s banking sector is showing renewed confidence in the economy after years of turbulence, with the CEO of the Ghana Association of Banks, John Awuah, declaring that banks are now “safely anchored” and ready to support growth. …
We are safely anchored – Banks express confidence as economy recovers
The Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) is set to roll out a six-month nationwide anti-fraud campaign aimed at tackling the rising incidence of financial fraud and restoring public confidence in Ghana’s banking sector. …
Ghana Association of Banks to launch 6-month Nationwide Anti-Fraud Campaign… BG/GOV/SEC/2025/09, April 2025) Ghana Association of Banks — Industry Fraud Report: September–December 2025 The post Restoring confidence: Building a financial sector that customers can trust at every stage of their journey appeared first on The Business & Financial Times.
Restoring confidence: Building a financial sector that customers can trust at every stage of their journey… By April 2025, the Ghana Association of Banks had presented evidence that the framework had achieved limited success in stimulating meaningful credit growth. …
The GH¢16.7bn question: Is Bank of Ghana paying too steep a price for monetary stability – and who is really picking up the tab?… Chief Executive of the Ghana Association of Banks, John Awuah, has also indicated that some commercial banks are already offering single-digit interest rates. …
Ghana Reference Rate dips to 10.03% in May, signalling possible loan rate cuts- April 2026
… The Ghana Association of Banks, through research, also identified public awareness as a critical success factor for Ghana’s non-interest banking implementation, calling for targeted consumer education. …
Ghana must demystify non-interest banking now – Economic experts… Research by the Ghana Association of Banks suggests the model could diversify the financial sector, attract foreign investment and support infrastructure development, while improving financial inclusion. …
Ghana moves toward interest-free banking as local lenders seek licences
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Ghana banking sector launches six-month anti-fraud campaign
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The Ghana Association of Banks is rolling out a nationwide anti-fraud campaign from May 22 to October 2026 focused on public education and behavioural change to combat rising financial fraud and restore confidence in the banking sector. The campaign will address the full spectrum of banking fraud through collaboration among banks, fintechs, regulators, law enforcement and media.
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Banking sector's six-month anti-fraud campaign addresses rising financial fraud threatening public confidence and security of ordinary Ghanaians' savings and transactions.
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Ghana banking sector launches six-month anti-fraud campaign
The Ghana Association of Banks is rolling out a nationwide anti-fraud campaign from May 22 to October 2026 focused on public education and behavioural change to combat rising financial fraud and restore confidence in the banking sector. The campaign will address the full spectrum of banking fraud through collaboration among banks, fintechs, regulators, law enforcement and media.
21 hours ago · Business & Financial Times →
Borrowing costs to rise marginally despite unchanged policy rate
Ghana Association of Banks CEO John Awuah says interest rates will increase marginally in coming weeks despite the policy rate remaining at 14%, citing rising treasury bill rates and other variables influencing the Ghana Reference Rate.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's banking sector shows recovery but faces continued challenges
The CEO of the Ghana Association of Banks cautioned against declaring the sector fully recovered, saying improved first-quarter performances and stronger numbers represent work in progress rather than total victory. He credited the banking system's resilience to surviving recent economic shocks including inflation, currency pressures, and the domestic debt exchange programme.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Banking sector expresses confidence in Ghana's economic recovery
The Ghana Association of Banks CEO John Awuah says banks are "safely anchored" and ready to support growth, citing improved financial results and economic fundamentals after years of turbulence. He noted the banking system has proven resilient through recent shocks and that recovery signs are encouraging.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 21 May
Ghana's banks launch six-month nationwide anti-fraud campaign
The Ghana Association of Banks will run a public education campaign from May 22 to October 2026 to combat rising financial fraud and restore confidence in the banking sector. The campaign targets social engineering, Business Email Compromise, card fraud, account takeover, identity theft, and cyber intrusion.
21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Thursday 14 May
Ghana's banking sector faces rising fraud across customer lifecycle stages
Ghana's financial sector recorded 16,733 fraud cases in 2024, a 5% increase on the prior year with a total value at risk of GH¢99 million and a 214% increase in fraud values since 2020. Fraud is now embedded throughout the customer relationship from pre-onboarding to account management, requiring institutions to intervene and protect customers at every stage.
14 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Wednesday 13 May
Bank of Ghana spent GH¢16.7bn on bank interest payments in 2025
The Bank of Ghana's 2025 audited financial statements show it spent GH¢16.73 billion in a single year paying interest to commercial banks on liquidity-absorption instruments—nearly double the 2024 amount and the central bank's single biggest structural cost burden.
13 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Wednesday 6 May
Ghana Reference Rate falls to 10.03% in May
Ghana's Reference Rate for May 2026 declined marginally to 10.03% from 10.06% in April, driven by a slight drop in the interbank rate. The movement could lead to marginal reductions in lending rates on loans negotiated between May 5 and June 1, 2026, with variable-rate borrowers and those with strong credit profiles expected to benefit.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
Ghana needs aggressive public education on non-interest banking
Economic experts and banking professionals are urging the Government and Bank of Ghana to launch a public education campaign to support Ghana's non-interest banking rollout, citing misconceptions and low awareness as threats to success. One indigenous bank has applied for a licence while four others prepare applications.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
Ghana pursues non-interest banking as lenders apply for licences
At least one indigenous lender has formally applied for a non-interest banking licence in Ghana, with four additional banks preparing applications following the Bank of Ghana's release of guidelines in January 2026. The regulator has signalled readiness to assess applications, while the Securities and Exchange Commission works on rules for sukuk, Islamic financial instruments offering alternative funding options.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →