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Ghana banking sector and monetary policy trends

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In the first half of 2026, Ghana’s banking industry saw a 1.3% contraction in profit-after-tax, falling to GH¢7.1 billion. This decline was attributed to a low interest-rate environment and a 38.2% increase in credit-related costs. By August 2026, the eight-month profit-after-tax reached GH¢9.2 billion, a 5.7% decline compared to the previous year, driven by a 4.2% drop in net interest income and narrowing interest spreads. Following these results, the Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the Monetary Policy Rate at 14%. In ~~early October,~~ September 2026, analysts held diverging views on the ~~seven-member~~ rate: IC Insights expected the committee ~~unanimously decided~~ to ~~hold~~ maintain the 14% rate due to ~~assess the persistence of~~ potential global oil price ~~increases. While the economy showed strength with~~ surges, while Databank Research projected a ~~6% expansion in the second quarter of 2026,~~ 150 basis point reduction to 12.5% based on moderating inflation. Despite these debates, the MPC remains cautious ~~due to~~ of inflation risks from ~~rising~~ fuel, food, and shipping ~~costs, as well as potential weather-related disruptions from El Niño. Although headline inflation dropped to approximately 5% in August 2026, a disconnect exists between official figures and~~ costs. To combat rising financial crime, John Awuah, CEO of the ~~lived experience~~ Ghana Association of citizens reporting rising costs for electricity, transport, rent, and basic goods. Following a 35.5% surge in private-sector lending in August 2026, Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama announced a new Credit Risk Management Directive and plans Banks, has called for ~~a Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Directive. To further protect consumers~~ real-time intelligence sharing between banks and ~~financial stability,~~ payment service providers to prevent fraudsters from moving stolen funds. This follows previous warnings from the Bank of Ghana ~~has issued warnings~~ regarding digital ~~fraud, noting that a lack of financial literacy leaves users vulnerable to ‘social engineering, Ponzi schemes,~~ fraud and ~~fraudulent investment platforms.’ Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama advised customers to never share PINs or passwords with third parties. To enhance oversight, the~~ unlicensed mobile loan applications. The central bank has also directed banks to grant fraud management units direct access to ~~CEOs. Additionally, the bank warned against using adhesive tape to repair damaged Cedi banknotes, advising citizens~~ CEOs to ~~use official replacement channels instead. In October 2026, the Bank of Ghana identified 20 unlicensed mobile loan applications operating without authorization and warned the public against their use.~~ enhance oversight.

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