Bank of Ghana

Ghana FinTech sector reform and digital economy expansion

6 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ghana ICT Minister calls for flexible financing to boost digital economy

In late July 2026, a Bank of Ghana official urged the country to move beyond expanding access to financial services and focus on “financial health,” calling for products that provide long‑term security for vulnerable gro

Ghana gold reforms face financial scrutiny and political row

67 clusters · 93 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: GoldBod operations flagged as insufficient risk by World Bank

Ghana continues to implement mining and cocoa sector reforms, including the revision of the 2006 Minerals and Mining Act and the launch of the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Programme (GANRAP). While the

Ghana macro stability, debt restructuring, inflation trends

32 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian cedi depreciates 1.06% amid rising oil prices

Following the completion of the sovereign bonded-debt restructuring in July 2026, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the cedi and maintaining low inflation. By July 2026, annual inflation

Ghana economy: growth gains offset by debt and fiscal risks

19 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ghana economy grows 6.0% in Q2 2026 driven by ICT

Ghana’s economic recovery shows signs of macroeconomic stability, though experts warn of underlying structural risks. While real GDP growth reached 6.4% in Q1 2026 and inflation fell to approximately 5.3%, the sustainabi

Ghanaian financial regulatory oversight measures

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Bank of Ghana urges agencies to close AML/CFT gaps

Ghanaian financial authorities have issued directives aimed at strengthening oversight and regulatory compliance within the nation’s financial systems. The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) warned pu

Cocoa production and industry challenges in West Africa

9 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Cocoa industry updates: FMO invests in Côte d’Ivoire while Cameroon processing declines

Cocoa producers in West Africa face mounting economic and environmental pressures. While global prices have entered a six-month upward trend—rising 25.5% last month to $6,771 per ton due to supply stability concerns—farm

Ghana investment reforms and retail protections

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian authorities warn against illegal foreign retail trade

The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) is implementing reforms under the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act, 2026 (Act 1173). This legislation, signed in July 2026, repeals the 2013 Act (Act 865) and restr

Ghanaian economic performance and market trends

6 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ghana Stock Exchange sees high concentration in MTN Ghana trading

Ghanaian economic indicators show signs of growth and recovery across different sectors. On the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), the composite index rose to 15,088.31 points, with the GSE recording a 73% year-to-date gain. Ma

Ghana virtual asset regulation development

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Bank of Ghana to introduce cryptocurrency licensing guidelines

Ghana has moved into a coordinated supervision phase for virtual asset regulation following the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154). To prevent institutional silos, the government inaugura

Ghana-Nigeria Treasury bill and OMO liquidity demand

19 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nigeria banking liquidity rises amid projected ₦15.72tn September inflows

By early September 2026, both Ghana and Nigeria saw significant shifts in their debt and liquidity landscapes. In Nigeria, banking system liquidity rebounded to ₦4.66 trillion in early September, rising from ₦3.61 tril

Accra-Kumasi Expressway development in Ghana

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ghana Armed Forces complete Accra-Kumasi Expressway clearing

The development of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway in Ghana has progressed through the preparatory clearing phase. Initially, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced that full funding for the project would be secur

Cybersecurity extortion and rising digital fraud in Sri L/GH

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ghana launches cybersecurity awareness month amid rising digital fraud

Cybersecurity authorities in Sri Lanka and Ghana have issued warnings regarding the rise of social media extortion and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. In Sri Lanka, the Computer Emergency Readiness Team (S

Ghana non-interest banking sector implementation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Bank of Ghana clarifies non-interest banking is open to all customers

The Bank of Ghana has initiated the establishment of a non-interest banking sector to promote financial inclusion and diversify the nation’s financial system. To oversee this implementation, the central bank inaugurated

Ghana economic and labor market trends

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Ghana labor market shows growth as job vacancies rise

Ghana has seen significant activity regarding foreign investment and labor market dynamics. In 2025, the country recorded US$2.62 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) across 254 projects, primarily within the petro

Ghanaian industrial and banking sector financing

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Ghana Exim Bank shifts lending focus to high-impact economic projects

In June 2026, Ghana’s banking sector reported a 38.6 percent increase in total bank advances to GH¢124.3 billion, with private-sector credit growing by 41.2 percent. Despite declining average lending rates, which fell fr

Mahama's 2026 diplomatic outreach and Ghana-Jamaica ties

6 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian officials present investment vision at Washington summit

In early July 2026, former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama praised the United States‑Ghana partnership on the occasion of America’s 250th anniversary, highlighting the enduring bilateral cooperation. Later that m

Ghana AI development and adoption

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Ghana integrates AI into economic forecasting and national strategy

In late July 2026, analysts highlighted that AI‑related investment and semiconductor imports were bolstering Ghana’s gross domestic product, with AI‑driven wealth gains and higher household net worth supporting consumpti

Ghana SEC virtual asset sandbox implementation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: WeWire joins Ghana SEC sandbox to pilot trade finance tokenisation

Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is utilizing its Virtual Asset Sandbox, established under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154), to test various digital asset activities under regulato

Ghana agricultural and agro-processing investment

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Ghana targets US$12bn in pipeline investments for industrial growth

Ghana is implementing various initiatives to strengthen its agricultural sector and agro-processing capabilities. Initially, the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) launched a regional investment roadshow across

Ghana Tarkwa Mine lease dispute and reforms

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Gold Fields faces production drops and lease uncertainty at Ghana's Tarkwa mine

In late July 2026, the Apinto Divisional Council, custodians of customary land in Ghana’s Western Region, formally requested that the government not renew Gold Fields Ghana’s lease for the Tarkwa gold mine, which expires

Ghanaian judicial leadership controversy

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Alexander Afenyo-Markin sues GoldBod CEO over extortion allegations

Ghanaian Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has renewed his accusations against Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, alleging his involvement in a ‘grand conspiracy’ to remove his predecessor, Gertrude Torkornoo. In a

Ghana economic stability and reserve management

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Ghana economy faces reserve declines and stricter borrowing rules

Ghana continues to manage economic pressures driven by global oil market uncertainty and Middle East tensions. While headline inflation fell to 4.6% in July 2026, energy-related inflation remains a concern, rising to 8.3

Ghanaian fintech ecosystem development

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Mobile Money Fintech LTD CEO advocates for focus on financial well-being in Ghana

Mobile Money Fintech LTD (MMFL) has initiated efforts to expand the digital financial services ecosystem in Ghana. The company launched the MoMo Fintech Lab, a nationwide innovation programme in partnership with the Bank

Fidelity Bank Ghana advocacy for economic reforms

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Ghana faces US$4.8bn annual SME financing gap

Fidelity Bank Ghana has called for structural reforms to address retirement security and trade efficiency in the country. Regarding pensions, the bank’s deputy managing director, Atta Yeboah Gyan, highlighted a “pension

Africa-China CIPS expansion

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Stanbic Bank launches direct Chinese Yuan settlement in Tanzania and Ghana

In late July 2026, Standard Bank reported processing more than CNY 8 billion (≈US$1.2 billion) in cross-border payments through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). As the first African institution autho

Ghana digital payments surge, fraud rise, and SME financing

14 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Bank of Ghana targets cross-border payments and diaspora investment

Ghana’s digital financial ecosystem is experiencing rapid expansion alongside rising security challenges. Digital payments now account for over half of all transactions, with mobile-money activity reaching a record 954 m