3 d. ago BoG set to exit gold trading business, describes IMF’s losses tag as premature

The Bank of Ghana is set to exit the gold trading business from January 1, 2026. This is what JOYBUSINESS has picked up from persons with knowledge of the activity at the Central Bank.

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4 d. ago Ghana’s financial sector stability sustained but risks remain – IMF

According to the Bretton Woods institution, the strengthened banking sector indicators reflect recapitalisation progress by most banks affected by the domestic debt exchange (DDE) with more expected to restore a capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of 13.0% without reliefs by end-2025.

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7 d. ago Photos: First Atlantic Bank PLC officially listed on Ghana Stock Exchange

In a move that signals robust investor confidence in Ghana’s financial sector, First Atlantic Bank PLC officially rang the bell on the trading floor of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) on Friday, marking its transition to a publicly-listed entity.

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1 week ago CIB Ghana reinforces professionalism and ethics at 17th induction and graduation ceremony

Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) has inducted and graduated 186 professionals at its 17th Induction and Graduation Ceremony, reaffirming its commitment to ethical leadership, professionalism and human capital development in Ghana’s financial sector. The ceremony, held at the CIB Ghana Auditorium in Accra, saw a convergence of senior government officials, regulators, industry leaders, […]

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1 week ago CIB Ghana Inducts 186 Chartered Bankers at 17th Graduation Ceremony

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cib-ghana-inducts-186-chartered-bankers-at-17th-graduation-ceremony/Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana (CIB Ghana) inducted and graduated 186 professionals at its 17th ceremony in Accra on December 17, 2025, reinforcing ethical leadership in the financial sector. The event held at the CIB Ghana Auditorium brought together senior government officials, regulators, industry leaders, academics and members of the banking community under the theme […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cib-ghana-inducts-186-chartered-bankers-at-17th-graduation-ceremony/

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1 week ago CICMG drives credit reform to strengthen Ghana’s financial sector

In a bid to strengthen Ghana’s credit ecosystem and reduce rising non-performing loans, the Chartered Institute of Credit Management Ghana (CICMG), under the leadership of President Evelyn Osei Tutu, is combining professional recognition with practical training initiatives to promote responsible lending, effective debt recovery, and long-term business sustainability. At the 2025 Induction and Graduation Ceremony, […]

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2 w. ago Over Six Thousand MSMEs Benefit from GIZ Financial Support Programme

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/over-six-thousand-msmes-benefit-from-giz-financial-support-programme/More than 6,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country have benefitted from targeted financial and business development support under the Support to the Private and Financial Sector (PFS) Programme, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Development Cooperation in partnership with the Ministry of Finance. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/over-six-thousand-msmes-benefit-from-giz-financial-support-programme/

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2 w. ago State Housing Company, Republic Bank seal mortgage deal to help tackle Ghana’s housing deficit

Ghana’s housing deficit—estimated at nearly two million units—is set to receive a major boost following a new mortgage partnership between State Housing Company Limited (SHC) and Republic Bank. The agreement aims to improve access to affordable home financing and ease long-standing affordability challenges within the housing sector. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed in Accra, is designed to expand mortgage availability to Ghanaians across various income levels, targeting one of the most significant constraints in the country’s real estate market. Despite strong demand for housing, mortgage financing remains inaccessible to many, preventing a large section of the population from entering the formal housing market.

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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 […]

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