Dr. Ernest Addison, the governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has expressed worry about the solvency of some Ghanaian banks. According to him, the Central Bank will put in measures to ensure that banks remain solvent. This, he said is the most important task of the Central Bank. The …
Read More »BoG hikes policy rate by 250 basis points, stands at 27%
The Bank of Ghana has hiked the monetary policy rate by 250 basis points from 24.5 percent to 27 percent. Chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee and BoG Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison said the decision is expected to anchor inflation expectations in the country with the figure standing at 40.4 percent in October 2022. …
Read More »‘Stabilize the Ghana Cedi’ – Otumfuo urges BoG
The Asantehene, Otumfour Osei Tutu II, has appealed to the bank of Ghana to take necessary steps to stabilize the forex market. In a speech read on his behalf at the 19th Ashanti Business Excellence Awards by Sewuahene, Nana Kwaku Sarkodie, the Asantehene expressed worry over the depreciation of the …
Read More »Saving the cedi: BoG steps up vigilance on forex bureaus
The Bank of Ghana has sounded a strong warning to forex bureaus operating in the country, that any breach of the regulations under which they work will result in their closure or severe sanctions against them. The move is to stop all deliberate market practices that are fuelling the cedi’s fast depreciation, …
Read More »BoG beats retreat on printing GH¢22 bn to fund budget – Minority
The NDC minority caucus in parliament has cautioned the Bank of Ghana(BOG) to yield to Parliamentary oversight in its dealings, particularly in relation to money printing to finance government spending. A statement issued by the minority leader, Haruna Iddrisu on Friday, August 19, 2022 said the fiscal dominance regime the …
Read More »BoG uncovers GH¢116m in untraceable assets from failed microfinance, S&L companies
A report by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has found GH¢116 million in untraceable assets from failed microfinance and savings and loans in Ghana. The report states that 100 properties have been sent to the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) for investigation to determine their ownership status by the BoG through …
Read More »BoG, EOCO uncover further irregularities in financial sector clean-up
A new report published by the Bank of Ghana has revealed further details regarding the resolved microfinance companies and savings and loans institutions, with new information indicating most of these companies diverted funds into other ventures – thereby leading to their insolvency. In a collaborative effort by the Joint Receivers, Bank of Ghana and …
Read More »BoG increases Policy Rate to 22%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has, at an emergency meeting held on Wednesday August 17, increased the Policy rate from 19 to 22 per cent. Governor of the BoG Dr Ernest Addison said recent developments in the foreign exchange market showed elevated demand pressures, reflecting among …
Read More »BoG gives reasons for Cedi fall; introduces measures to deal with situation
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has called for calm as it has introduced measures to resolve the fall of the Cedi against the major trading currencies especially the Dollar. The central bank has identified five key reasons for the woes of the local currency. These are “The strength of the …
Read More »BoG to purchase gold in cedis
To help shore up the foreign exchange reserves of the Bank of Ghana, starting September 1st, the Bank of Ghana will purchase gold from gold mining companies in the country at world market prices but payment will be made in cedis. This was the agreement between the Economic Management Team, …
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