Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu speaking at the event More than 80 percent of intra-African payments routed through correspondent banks outside the continent, largely in foreign currencies, cost Africa an estimated
BoG Governor Raises Concerns Over Scheduled IMF Exit
Dr. Johnson Asiama The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has raised concerns over the country’s scheduled exit from the IMF programme later this year. He
BoG Raises Minimum Capital For Microfinance Firms
Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has increased the minimum capital requirement for new entrants into the microfinance sector to GH¢100 million, as part of measures
Gold Cut Part Of Reserve Adjustment – BoG
Dr. Johnson Asiama The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has explained that the recent reduction in the gold holdings reflects a deliberate reserve management
Dr. Bannor Questions Sharp Drop In Gold Reserve
Dr. Frank Bannor and Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor, Bank of Ghana Dr. Frank Bannor, a Development Economist and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Research and Public
Gold Holdings Drop To 18.6 Tonnes
Dr. Johnson Asiama The country’s gold holdings have fallen from 37.1 tonnes to 18.6 tonnes between September and December 2025 according to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The Central
BoG Cuts Policy Rate To 15.5%
Dr. Johnson Asiama The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cut its Monetary Policy Rate by 250 basis points to 15.5 percent, citing faster-than-expected disinflation, improved macroeconomic stability and a
BoG To Maintain Cautious Policy Stance
Dr. Johnson Asiama with members of the Monetary Policy Committee The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, says the central bank will maintain a cautious
BoG, SEC Launch ‘NaVALI’ To Boost Virtual Asset Regulation
Dr. Johnson Asiama (M) with some stakeholders The Bank of Ghana (BoG), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has launched the National Virtual Asset Literacy Initiative
Misleading Media Reports Can Trigger Market Panic – BoG
Dr. Zakari Mumuni The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Zakari Mumuni, has cautioned that poorly reported economic issues by the media can create unnecessary
BoG Targets Consolidation After Stability Restored
Dr. Johnson Asiama (M), Matilda Asante-Asiedu with some journalists The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has said the Central Bank will focus on consolidation
GoldBod Delivers Gains Despite Costs – Report
Dr. Johnson Asiama, BoG Governor and Sammy Gyamfi An independent technical report has concluded that the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has delivered substantial macroeconomic benefits to the economy, far
Report Sales Threshold Of GH¢20,000 To FIC – BoG To Forex Bureaus
Dr. Johnson Asiama The Bank of Ghana has urged all forex bureaus to report to the Financial Intelligence Center (FIC) all sales and purchases of foreign currencies with a