1 week ago No bank has been cited, sanctioned by any regulatory or law enforcement agencies – Association of Banks

“Ghana’s banking sector operates within a robust and evolving regulatory and supervisory framework. Banks are subject to stringent obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Act 2020 (Act 1044) (including new guidelines on AML issued in 2025), the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act 2014 (Act 875), the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions Act 2016 (Act 930), and the Payment Systems and Services Act 2019 (Act 987), supported by detailed directives and guidelines issued by the Bank of Ghana”, it said.

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1 week ago BoG pledges to consolidate regulatory gains, unveil new banking reforms

“The Bank of Ghana will remain a firm, fair, and transparent partner—supportive where necessary and uncompromising where stability is at risk,” Dr. Asiama said.

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1 week ago Absa Bank Ghana Partners with Visa to Launch Absa Pay, a First

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-ghana-partners-with-visa-to-launch-absa-pay-a-first-of-its-kind-tap-to-pay-wallet/Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with Visa, has launched Absa Pay, a first-of-its-kind issuer wallet designed to provide fast, secure and convenient contactless payments for customers across Ghana. The launch reinforces the shared commitment of Absa Bank and Visa to advancing digital transformation, supporting financial inclusion, and delivering seamless everyday payment experiences for consumers and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-ghana-partners-with-visa-to-launch-absa-pay-a-first-of-its-kind-tap-to-pay-wallet/

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2 w. ago $10bn forex support aided IPPs, bondholders and debt payments – BoG clarifies

Bank of Ghana (BoG) says the reported $10 billion forex market support provided this year was used to facilitate critical payments, not solely to defend the cedi.

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2 w. ago OmniBSIC Bank adopts and supports Shai Osudoku District Hospital NICU with neonatal equipment  

OmniBSIC Bank has strengthened its community-focused healthcare support with the official adoption of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Shai Osudoku District Hospital. As part of this partnership, the Bank donated specialized neonatal equipment to improve critical care for preterm and vulnerable newborns. The initiative coincided with the climax of the hospital’s World […]

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2 w. ago World Bank’s new outcome bond supports clean cooking initiative in Ghana

The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD has priced its latest outcome bond, a US$200 million Clean Cooking Outcome Bond maturing on 31st March 2032. The bond aims to make cleaner cooking accessible to more than one million people in Ghana. Under the terms of the bond, an amount equivalent to some […]

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2 w. ago AfDB Approves US$1.78 Billion Strategy for Namibia Economic Transformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-approves-us1-78-billion-strategy-for-namibia-economic-transformation/The African Development Bank Group has approved a landmark $1.78 billion strategy to support Namibia’s economic transformation and job creation over the next five years. The Country Strategy Paper, endorsed by the Bank’s Board of Directors, will guide the institution’s support to the country from 2025 to 2030 and is aligned with Namibia’s Vision 2030, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-approves-us1-78-billion-strategy-for-namibia-economic-transformation/

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3 w. ago Agricultural Development Bank pledges full support for Feed Ghana Programme initiatives

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-development-bank-pledges-full-support-for-feed-ghana-programme-initiatives/The Agricultural Development Bank has pledged unwavering commitment to supporting government agricultural initiatives aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating national development through the Feed Ghana Programme. Deputy Managing Director for Services Professor Ferdinand Ahiakpor made the statement Thursday on behalf of Managing Director Edward Ato Sarpong at the 16th National Farmers Forum held in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-development-bank-pledges-full-support-for-feed-ghana-programme-initiatives/

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3 w. ago Sefwiman Rural Bank supports Bibiani fire victims; advocates stronger disaster preparedness

Sefwiman Rural Bank PLC, on Monday, extended critical support to traders whose shops were destroyed in a recent fire outbreak at Bibiani, contributing both to immediate recovery efforts and broader conversations about disaster preparedness in Ghana’s growing informal economy.

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3 w. ago Half of MPC members want policy rate cut in January 2026 meeting

Three out of six members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana have indicated that they will support a further cut in the policy rate at the next meeting in January 2026. These members gave the assurance in the official decision submissions report released by the Bank of Ghana after the […]

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3 w. ago Finance Minister inaugurates EBID’s first regional office in Côte d’Ivoire

Finance Minister and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Ecowas Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has inaugurated the bank’s first regional representative office in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The new office is expected to expand the bank’s visibility, improve project tracking, support investment delivery, and strengthen development cooperation among […]

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