13 h. ago Cedi confidence and the cost of complacency: What the BoG Governor’s speech reveals

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Pandit Johnson Asiama's speech at the Graphic Business Breakfast Meeting on Tuesday, July 15, on the theme “Sustaining Forex Gains: Business and Economic Impact”, offers a timely and comprehensive assessment of Ghana’s evolving macroeconomic environment.

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29 h. ago 10 Key Takeaways from BoG Governor Dr Johnson Asiama’s address at the Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, on Tuesday, July 15, joined the Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting where he spoke on a number of issues. Below are 10 takeaways from his address.

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32 h. ago We will take drastic measures to halt dollarisation of economy – BoG Governor

The Bank of Ghana Governor has given the firm assurance that the Central Bank will take some drastic measures to help halt the dollarisation of the cedi. The Governor stated that “Enforcement of legal tender laws will be stepped up, especially in sectors where forex pricing has become normalised”. The Bank of Ghana Governor disclsoed […]

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34 h. ago Too many Ghanaian businesses continue to price in US dollars – BoG Governor

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has expressed concern over the persistent use of foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar, in domestic trade.

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34 h. ago BoG considers price hedging programme for gold exports – Governor 

The Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, has revealed that the Central Bank is considering price hedging programme for its gold exports.  The move, according to him, is to ensure that its loss is minimise, should the price of gold start declining due to developments on the international market.  The Governor of the Bank […]

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35 h. ago Cedi appreciation due to strengthened economic fundamentals – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has credited the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi to four key economic pillars, highlighting improved policy coordination and renewed investor confidence as instrumental to the currency’s stability.

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35 h. ago Use data from BoG to make cedi projections, not predictions from ‘Zamerama’ – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has appealed to the public to disregard projections and speculations bandied about by some black market forex traders, popularly called Zamerama. He warned that such speculative activities do not support the data published by the Bank of Ghana after its periodic Monetary Policy Committee […]

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35 h. ago Use data from BoG to make cedi projections, not predictions from ‘Zabarma’ – Governor Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has appealed to the public to disregard projections and speculations bandied about by some black market forex traders, popularly called Zamerama. He warned that such speculative activities do not support the data published by the Bank of Ghana after its periodic Monetary Policy Committee meetings.

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7 d. ago We have done our part in preserving cedi’s true value – BoG Governor 

Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to protecting the value of the cedi and strengthening public trust in the national currency.

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2 w. ago BoG’s ban on 10 MTOs lacks transparency – IERPP demands clarity

In a significant move to strengthen Ghana’s financial sector, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has banned 10 Money Transfer Organizations (MTOs) due to severe regulatory violations.

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2 w. ago BoG fully committed to Pan African Payment and Settlement System – Second Deputy Governor

Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Matilda Asante Asiedu, has affirmed the central bank’s commitment to the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), highlighting its critical benefits for Ghana’s economy.

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2 w. ago Martin Kpebu commends BoG for reinstating dismissed staff, applauds Governor’s responsiveness

Legal practitioner and governance analyst, Martin Kpebu, has commended the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for reinstating more than 100 employees who were dismissed last week, describing the move as a commendable act of leadership and responsiveness to public sentiment.

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2 w. ago CIB Ghana pushes digital, ethical reform with Digital Academy, Branch CEO track, and revamped Bankers magazine

The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) has unveiled a trio of ambitious initiatives designed to deepen professional standards, leadership capacity, and digital competence within the country’s banking sector. At a high-profile event in Accra, attended by Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), the Institute introduced its new Digital […]

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3 w. ago Cybersecurity must be core to financial governance – BoG First Deputy Governor

The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Zakari Mumuni has said Africa losses an estimated US$4 billion each year to cyber fraud. Dr. Mumuni, made the disclosure during his address at the 2025 Africa Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative (AfPI) meetings held in Accra. He called for urgent reforms to protect the […]

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4 w. ago We are not pursuing a rigid exchange rate target or a predetermined band

The Governor of Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Johnson Asiama has strongly maintained that the central bank is not pursing a rigid exchange rate target or a predetermine band. Dr. Asima added that the “Bank of Ghana remains committed to a flexible exchange rate regime, one that is anchored in fundamentals, responsive to shocks, and […]

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4 w. ago We have built adequate buffers to withstand external threats – BoG Governor assures 

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Johnson Asiama has assured that the country has built the needed buffers to withstand external threats to the economy, particularly from the Iran Israel war in the Middle East. According to Dr. Asiama, “Ghana’s foreign reserve position, inflation trajectory, and fiscal adjustment efforts provide a solid […]

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last month BoG expects inflation to trend down further – First Deputy Governor

The Bank of Ghana expects inflation to trend downwards in the coming months because of the tight monetary policy measures being implemented. First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, disclosed this at the Ghana Diaspora Investment Forum in Accra. He said “Headline inflation is expected to trend further down towards to the […]

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