61 h. ago Expert Questions Independence of Ghana’s Proposed Fiscal Council

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-questions-independence-of-ghanas-proposed-fiscal-council/A prominent banking consultant has raised doubts about whether Ghana’s planned Independent Fiscal Council can operate without political interference, citing the country’s history of undermining supposedly autonomous institutions. Dr. Richmond Atuahene, a banking and financial consultant, questioned the effectiveness of the proposed oversight body during an interview with The High Street Journal. He argued that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-questions-independence-of-ghanas-proposed-fiscal-council/

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4 d. ago Banking Expert Praises BoG Digital Credit Notice But Pushes for Dedicated Legislation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-expert-praises-bog-digital-credit-notice-but-pushes-for-dedicated-legislation/A leading financial consultant has endorsed the Bank of Ghana’s recent notice on digital credit services while arguing that the rapidly expanding sector may need its own legislative framework rather than amendments to existing laws. Dr. Richmond Atuahene described the central bank’s move as essential for bringing structure to an industry that has transformed how […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-expert-praises-bog-digital-credit-notice-but-pushes-for-dedicated-legislation/

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4 d. ago Central Bank Brings Digital Lending Under Regulatory Framework

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/central-bank-brings-digital-lending-under-regulatory-framework/The Bank of Ghana has classified digital credit services as non-bank financial institutions, subjecting the rapidly growing fintech sector to formal regulatory oversight for the first time. Friday’s announcement designates digital lending platforms under the First Schedule of the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Act of 2008. The move affects mobile app-based lenders and fintech companies offering […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/central-bank-brings-digital-lending-under-regulatory-framework/

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6 d. ago Ghana’s Central Bank Moves to Regulate Digital Lending Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-moves-to-regulate-digital-lending-sector/Ghana’s central bank has stepped in to bring order to the country’s rapidly expanding digital lending market, signaling stricter oversight for financial technology companies and other lenders operating in the space. The Bank of Ghana announced that digital credit services now fall under formal regulatory classification as non-bank financial services. The designation puts digital lenders […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-moves-to-regulate-digital-lending-sector/

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7 d. ago BoG creates new Digital Credit Services wing to broaden financial ecosystem

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the creation of a new digital credit area under its Non–Bank Financial Service (NBF) supervision. A statement issued by the Bank of Ghana on August 29, 2025 noted that the initiative is part of measures to broaden access to financial system, with the view of promoting financial inclusion. […]

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4 w. ago Banking Expert Challenges Ghana’s Central Bank Over Lending Rate Vision

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-expert-challenges-ghanas-central-bank-over-lending-rate-vision/Banking consultant Dr. Richmond Atuahene has issued a stark warning: the Bank of Ghana Governor’s push for lower lending rates will fail unless the government urgently clears massive debts owed to contractors and power producers. His critique targets Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama’s recent declaration that the era of high borrowing costs is over. Atuahene argues […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-expert-challenges-ghanas-central-bank-over-lending-rate-vision/

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