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John Awuah

Also known as: Mr Awuah · Nana Akwasi Awuah · Mr. Awuah

CEO of the Ghana Association of Banks who says the banking system is "safely anchored" and ready to support economic growth.

2026-05-062026-07-03

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Scheduled speakers include the Head of Fintech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana, Elhanan Owureku Asare; economist Professor Godfred Bokpin; Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Association of Banks, John Awuah; and Executive Chairman of the e-Crime Bureau, Dr.

    Digital Economy Forum launched to shape Ghana’s digital future
  3. June 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Speaking to Joy Business on PM Express Business Edition in May 2026, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Association of Banks, John Awuah, expressed concerns about the new directive.

    New developments in Middle East will broadly influence Ghana’s inflation outlook – BoG Governor
  5. Joy Online

    The Achimota School Tennis Club (ASTEC) is set to host the third edition of the Chairman John Awuah Invitational Tournament on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with First Atlantic Bank coming on board as the Headline Sponsor of the prestigious event.

    Awuah tennis tournament set for June 13
  6. Joy Online

    Former Chief Executive Officer of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), now operating as GoldBod, Nana Akwasi Awuah, has disclosed that he declined several offers of awards during his tenure because they required financial commitments disguised as sponsorship arrangemen

    Ex-PMMC boss Nana Akwasi Awuah says he rejected award offers tied to sponsorship fees
  7. Joy Online

    Former Chief Executive Officer of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), now known as GoldBod, Nana Akwasi Awuah, has disclosed that he routinely rejected offers of awards that required financial commitments while serving as head of the state-owned entity.

    Former PMMC CEO rejects pay-to-play award schemes, advocates service-driven leadership
  8. Joy Online

    Chief Executive of the Ghana Association of Banks, John Awuah, in a recent interview on PM EXPRESS, noted that some commercial banks are already offering single-digit interest rates.

    Ghana Reference Rate drops marginally to 10.02% in June 2026; interest rates set to reduce further
  9. May 2026
  10. Joy Online

    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 – banks
  11. Ghana's non-performing loans decline but credit risk remains elevated

    1. Joy Online

      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 recovery
    2. Joy Online

      Ghana’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
  12. Joy Online

    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
Business

Digital Economy Forum launched to examine Ghana's digital transformation

The News

Ghana has launched the Digital Economy Forum, a national platform bringing together policymakers, regulators, business leaders, academics, and others to examine technologies, policies and ideas shaping the country's digital future. Each edition will combine documentary investigation with televised dialogue to address pressing issues in digital commerce, financial services, cybersecurity, and other areas.

2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Digital Economy Forum launched to examine Ghana's digital transformation

    Ghana has launched the Digital Economy Forum, a national platform bringing together policymakers, regulators, business leaders, academics, and others to examine technologies, policies and ideas shaping the country's digital future. Each edition will combine documentary investigation with televised dialogue to address pressing issues in digital commerce, financial services, cybersecurity, and other areas.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Middle East developments will influence Ghana inflation outlook

    Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama said that developments in the Middle East and a peace deal will influence Ghana's inflation outlook, and the central bank is monitoring events ahead of the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The Governor noted that the last MPC decision to maintain the policy rate at 14 percent reflected balanced risks to inflation and growth at that time, with expectations that things might change.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Achimota School Tennis Club hosts third Awuah tournament

    The Achimota School Tennis Club will host the third edition of the Chairman John Awuah Invitational Tournament on Saturday, June 13, 2026, sponsored by First Atlantic Bank as headline sponsor alongside Fresh Drops Mineral Water, Dunlop, and Peninsula Resort and Golf Club. The annual event attracts players from multiple clubs and serves as a platform for competitive tennis, fellowship, and networking among players and supporters.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Ex-PMMC boss rejected award offers tied to sponsorship fees

    Former Precious Minerals Marketing Company CEO Nana Akwasi Awuah says he declined several award offers during his tenure because they required financial commitments disguised as sponsorship arrangements, preferring instead to focus on meaningful service and employee recognition.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Former PMMC CEO rejects pay-to-play award sponsorships

    Former Chief Executive Officer of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company, Nana Akwasi Awuah, disclosed that he routinely rejected award offers that came with financial sponsorship obligations during his tenure. He argued that genuine recognition should come from employees and citizens impacted by leadership rather than from award schemes requiring financial commitments.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghana Reference Rate drops marginally to 10.02% for June

    Ghana's Reference Rate fell slightly to 10.02% in June 2026 from 10.03% in May, driven by a decrease in the 91-day Treasury bill rate. The decline is expected to trigger lending rate cuts by commercial banks, with borrowers on variable-rate loans likely to see reduced borrowing costs.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. 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 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 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

  3. 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

Wednesday 6 May

  1. 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

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