Also known as: Mrs Asante-Asiedu · BoG Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu · Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu · Mrs. Asante-Asiedu · Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu
Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana focused on digital finance access, SME credit systems, and financial sector stability.
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The Chronicle
Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has warned that Africa’s digital transformation risks deepening inequality unless policymakers deliberately build systems designed around the realities of the continent. …
3i Africa summit: ‘Innovation Without Infrastructure Cannot Scale’ — BoGThe Chronicle
… Matilda Asante-Asiedu, (r) Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana He also highlighted the importance of regulation, noting that it must both protect the financial system and enable innovation to thrive. …
We Must Move From Access To Value — BoG GovernorJoy Online
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu, says the central bank is implementing measures aimed at improving access to credit and deepening financial inclusion across the country. …
Bank of Ghana working to close gap in credit access – Matilda Asante-AsieduBusiness & Financial Times
… Matilda Asante-Asiedu. The willingness to absorb short-term financial costs in order to restore macroeconomic stability was not the easy choice, but it was the necessary one. …
Stability comes at a cost: Ghana’s hard reset after the 2022 crisisBusiness & Financial Times
… At an inter-agency security engagement at Bank Square on 15 April this year, BoG Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu declared that the integrity of the financial system was a matter of national security and called for deeper coordination between the central bank, the Eco …
The enemy within: How insider fraud is quietly eroding the banking sectorGhana's SMEs account for approximately 60% of GDP and over 90% of all businesses, but face severe structural challenges including a $4.8 billion annual financing gap and limited market access. Information and Communication Technology is emerging as a potential solution to bridge these gaps and unlock entrepreneur potential.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's SMEs account for approximately 60% of GDP and over 90% of all businesses, but face severe structural challenges including a $4.8 billion annual financing gap and limited market access. Information and Communication Technology is emerging as a potential solution to bridge these gaps and unlock entrepreneur potential.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana's Second Deputy Governor said Ghana has the infrastructure for financial innovation and needs stronger coordination among institutions to expand digital finance access, particularly for SMEs. She noted that mobile money platforms processed 954 million transactions valued at approximately GH¢493 billion in June 2026, and urged a shift from measuring financial inclusion by account holders to ensuring access to credit, insurance, and investment opportunities on fair terms.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has identified an estimated US$4.8 billion annual financing gap for small and medium-sized enterprises, noting that while the country has advanced digital payment infrastructure, this has not translated into accessible credit for businesses. Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu called for stronger digital credit systems that would allow businesses to use their transaction histories to access financing.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Monetary Policy Committee begins a three-day meeting to assess economic developments, with inflation, cedi stability, and global tensions expected to dominate. The policy rate currently stands at 14%, and analysts expect the Committee may adopt a cautious "wait-and-see" approach rather than easing monetary policy, given renewed external risks from Middle East tensions and rising crude oil prices.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
African central banks and financial sector leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening financial inclusion and strengthening cybersecurity across the continent, with Ghana playing a leading role. The commitment was contained in the AfPI Leaders' Communiqué issued after deliberations in Luanda, Angola, where policymakers reviewed Africa's instant payment landscape, regulatory frameworks for MSMEs, and cybersecurity initiatives.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Standard Chartered Ghana held a commemorative client dinner to celebrate 130 years of service and partnership in the country, attended by clients, business leaders, regulators, and the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana. The Bank's CEO reflected on its role supporting Ghana's economic growth across trade, infrastructure, manufacturing, agriculture, oil and gas, capital markets, and digital transformation since 1896.
19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Standard Chartered Ghana hosted a commemorative client dinner to celebrate 130 years of service and partnership in Ghana, attended by business leaders, regulators and stakeholders. The Bank's CEO highlighted its role supporting Ghana's economic growth across trade, infrastructure, manufacturing, agriculture, oil and gas, and digital transformation.
19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Standard Chartered Ghana hosted a commemorative client dinner to celebrate 130 years of service and partnership since 1896. The Bank of Ghana's Second Deputy Governor attended as Guest of Honour, and the CEO reflected on the bank's role in supporting Ghana's economic growth across trade, infrastructure, manufacturing, agriculture, oil and gas, and digital transformation.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana has highlighted the importance of a free and responsible press in safeguarding public trust and promoting economic stability, warning that misinformation and disinformation pose major threats to financial sector confidence and national development.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dr Lucy Agyepong, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Academic City University, has been honoured with the Excellence in Education Award at the 2026 Ghana Women of the Year Honours in recognition of her outstanding contribution to higher education, institutional development and youth empowerment. She was among twelve distinguished women honoured across various sectors including governance, public service, business, humanitarian work, creative arts and entrepreneurship.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Dr Lucy Agyepong, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Academic City University, has been honoured with the Excellence in Education Award at the 2026 Ghana Women of the Year Honours in recognition of her contributions to higher education, institutional development and youth empowerment. Agyepong was among twelve distinguished women honoured across various sectors.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana has urged businesses and investors to make financial decisions based on present market needs rather than speculation against the Cedi, warning that such speculation could undermine confidence in the foreign exchange market. The central bank says recent macroeconomic indicators have strengthened the Cedi and that foreign reserves continue to build.
4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Bank of Ghana has urged businesses and economic actors to make financial decisions based on prevailing market fundamentals rather than speculation, warning that speculative activities could undermine confidence in the foreign exchange market and pressure the cedi. The Second Deputy Governor stressed that transactions driven by genuine demand and underlying economic conditions will help preserve cedi stability as authorities work to sustain recent exchange rate gains.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior financial sector figures at The Money Summit 2026 agreed that Ghana has restored macroeconomic stability after a difficult adjustment period, with inflation falling to 3.4 percent and interest rates declining significantly, but warned that significant structural weaknesses continue to threaten the recovery's sustainability.
3 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's financial sector assets expanded by 23.2 percent in 2025 to GH¢647.25 billion, according to the Bank of Ghana, reflecting improved stability and resilience across banks and regulated institutions as macroeconomic conditions improved following debt restructuring challenges. The sector showed stronger profitability and solvency indicators, with total assets representing 45.1 percent of gross domestic product.
21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's financial sector recorded significant growth in 2025, with total sector assets expanding by 23.2 per cent to GH¢647.25 billion, equivalent to 45.1 per cent of GDP. The Second Deputy Governor disclosed this during the launch of the Financial Stability Review, noting that while the sector has navigated macroeconomic shocks and debt restructuring risks, new risks are emerging that require financial institutions to reassess their business models.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bank of Ghana's Second Deputy Governor announced new policy initiatives including a conglomerate supervision framework to improve oversight of financial groups and reduce regulatory arbitrage. The central bank has also tasked the Financial Stability Council's Technical Committee with developing a risk matrix to monitor risks in the virtual assets space following the passage of the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2025.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's financial sector total assets reached GH¢647.25 billion in 2025, representing 45.1% of GDP, as real GDP growth accelerated to 6.0%. The milestone reflects the sector's recovery from previous economic turbulence, with inflation declining to 5.4% and growth driven largely by services and agriculture.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Akua Maafo-Dosoo, Chief Executive Officer of the LB Group, was named Activist of the Year at the 2026 Glitz Africa Women's Awards in recognition of her leadership and advocacy for sustainability and responsible development.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana says Africa has leapfrogged in digital and financial inclusion through innovation, but implementation and skills development remain challenges. She called for a shift from policy discussions to building infrastructure that supports innovation, creates jobs, and develops future-ready skills.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana's Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu warned at the 3i Africa Summit that innovation alone cannot deliver meaningful inclusion without strong digital infrastructure, coordinated regulation, and systems tailored to African needs. She stressed that Africa's digital growth must be built around inclusion, interoperability and trust, and designed around the continent's own social and economic realities rather than imitating foreign systems.
8 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has called for Africa's digital finance agenda to move beyond expanding access to delivering real economic value, citing the need to focus on solutions such as digital credit, embedded finance, supply chain finance and cross-border services. Speaking at the 2026 3i Africa Summit in Accra, he noted that while 49 per cent of adults in sub-Saharan Africa now have access to digital financial accounts, the next phase must translate this access into meaningful outcomes for businesses and households.
8 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana says the central bank is implementing measures to improve access to credit and financial inclusion, including developing an evidence-based policy framework with international partners and requiring all commercial banks to establish dedicated banking desks and specialised teams.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's central bank reported a GH¢15.6 billion loss in 2025, but this reflects the financial cost of macroeconomic stabilisation rather than economic failure, following severe strain in late 2022 when inflation surged to 54.1 percent and the cedi depreciated sharply. The country ended 2024 with a fiscal deviation of 3.1 percent of GDP and over GH¢36 billion in overspending, posing risks to recovery efforts.
5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's banks recorded 16,733 fraud cases in 2024, a five per cent increase on 2023, with total value at risk climbing 13 per cent to roughly GH¢99 million, even as the sector has become better capitalised and supervised since the 2018 licence revocations.
4 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →