7 d. ago BoG Governor says reforms will shield Ghana from another financial meltdown

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, says a new wave of legislative and policy reforms will serve as a critical firewall against any return to the kind of financial crisis that plunged Ghana into economic distress just three years ago.

Economics

7 d. ago BoG Governor Dr Johnson Asiama targets 10% NPL ratio by end of 2026

Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, has disclosed that the central bank is working to reduce the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio to 10 per cent by the end of 2026.

Politics

7 d. ago Cryptocurrency Trading Now Legal in Ghana Says Bank of Ghana Governor

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cryptocurrency-trading-now-legal-in-ghana-says-bank-of-ghana-governor/The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, says cryptocurrency trading is now legal in Ghana following the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025. Speaking at the Bank of Ghana’s Nine Lessons, Carols and Thanksgiving Service in Accra on December 19, Dr Asiama said the new law provides a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cryptocurrency-trading-now-legal-in-ghana-says-bank-of-ghana-governor/

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9 d. ago 2nd Deputy BoG boss sounds alarm on digital fraudsters, calls for united front

Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Matilda Asante has issued a stark warning and a call to arms against the rising threat of unlicensed digital financial entities, declaring that protecting the integrity of the financial system is now a "shared responsibility."

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1 week ago JoyBusiness Review 2025: Joe Jackson names Ato Forson, Johnson Asiama as Men of the Year

Joe Jackson, CEO of Dalex Finance, has named Finance Minister Dr Casiel Atto Forson and Bank of Ghana Governor Pandict Johnson Asiama as the top contributors to Ghana’s economic performance in 2025.

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1 week ago Bank of Ghana Signals Stricter Banking Supervision Despite Sector Recovery and Profitability Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-signals-stricter-banking-supervision-despite-sector-recovery-and-profitability-gains/Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor Dr Johnson Asiama announced the central bank will introduce new stress tests, recovery planning requirements and stricter enforcement measures to protect financial stability despite banks returning to profitability during a post Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting with bank heads on Wednesday December 18. The regulator stated the next phase of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-signals-stricter-banking-supervision-despite-sector-recovery-and-profitability-gains/

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1 week ago BoG Governor urges banks to support real sector after policy rate cut

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has appealed to commercial banks to channel more credit to the real sector of the economy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), following the recent reduction in the policy rate to 18 percent. Speaking at an engagement with Chief Executive Officers of commercial banks, […]

Events

3 w. ago My vision is to build an agile central bank ready for emerging risks; tackling dollarisation is also a major priority – Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has pledged to build an agile central bank ready for emerging risks.  According to him, financial technology and crypto pose real challenges and therefore his outfit is updating legislation, creating capacity, and strengthening its balance sheet to withstand shocks. Speaking in an interview with the Director of the […]

Politics

3 w. ago Honour loan repayment plans to enhance confidence in financial sector – BoG to businesses

The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Matilda Asante Asiedu, is urging businesses and individuals to honour their loan repayment obligations and use credit strictly for its intended purpose. Speaking at a sensitization programme organised for members of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) on the Borrowers and Lenders […]

Economics

3 w. ago BoG Governor cautions banks on elevated credit risks despite stronger sector performance

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has reassured that deposit money banks in the country remain sound, profitable, and well capitalised, while cautioning that credit risks in the sector continue to be elevated.

Politics

4 w. ago Banking Fraud Losses Hit 99 Million Cedis Amid Ethics Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-fraud-losses-hit-99-million-cedis-amid-ethics-crisis/Ghana’s banking sector recorded fraud losses totaling 99 million Ghana cedis in 2024, representing a 13 percent increase from the previous year, as staff involvement in fraudulent activities surged by 33 percent, according to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu disclosed these alarming figures at a customer reporting officer stakeholder engagement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banking-fraud-losses-hit-99-million-cedis-amid-ethics-crisis/

Events

4 w. ago FirstBank Pledges Deeper Investment in Ghana Financial Ecosystem

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/firstbank-pledges-deeper-investment-in-ghana-financial-ecosystem/The Group Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Olusegun Alebiosu, paid a courtesy call on Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to deepening investment in Ghana’s financial ecosystem, strengthening inclusion, and supporting the country’s broader economic transformation agenda. The strategic meeting held at the Bank of Ghana was attended by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/firstbank-pledges-deeper-investment-in-ghana-financial-ecosystem/

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4 w. ago Volta Region key to Ghana’s economic future – BoG Deputy Governor

The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Zakari Mumuni, has reaffirmed the Central Bank’s commitment to grounding monetary policy in the lived experiences of Ghanaians.

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