Ghana
Bank of Ghana using data to close gender financial inclusion gap
New systems collect gender-disaggregated data on a number of financial products and services
Ghana’s central bank launches fintech sandbox
Central bank says it will give preference to firms looking to bolster financial inclusion
The changing data landscape: Part 2
Central Banking speaks to Philip Abradu-Otoo, Juan José Ospina and Howard Chang about whether there is a need to change underlying infrastructure to bolster data-driven policy-making
New macroeconomic framework needed for recovery – Ghana governor
Public debt levels have breached maximum thresholds and NPLs are likely to climb, Addison says
MAS strengthens fintech co-operation with Ghana and Hungary
Agreements will help connect SMEs and foster discussions around regulation and emerging trends
Ghana recovering faster than expected, says governor Addison
Growth has bounced back to double figures and inflation expected to hit target by mid-2021
Fears rise over breakdown in Basel and IFRS standards
Bretton Woods institutions worried about growing divergence in capital and accounting rules
The Belt and Road Initiative 2020 Survey – A more sustainable road to growth?
The third annual Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) survey reveals that central banks view BRI investment as sustainable compared with other forms of external debt, particularly given it is often proportionally less significant. Despite growing global trade…
Ghana’s Addison on banking reform, innovation and the future of the eco
Bank of Ghana governor says Ghana is unlikely to join eco anytime soon
Bank of Ghana hails tech upgrade in forex market
Rollout of Refinitiv system should cut fragmentation and boost transparency, says governor
Central Banking Awards 2020: the winners
All the winners in the 2020 Central Banking Awards
Central Banking Awards 2020: first winners announced
Prizes include central bank of the year, risk manager, payments and FMI, and treasury systems
Central bank of the year: Bank of Ghana
African central bank has carried out extensive reform of Ghana’s banking sector
Bank of Ghana payments overhaul to focus on fintech
Central bank will ensure regulation is fintech-friendly
Ghana launches push to turn banking sector green
New sustainable principles address seven areas of social and environmental issues
Elsie Addo Awadzi on turning around Ghana’s banking system
The Bank of Ghana led a multi-pronged effort to rescue or resolve several banks and hundreds of smaller firms
IMF’s Adrian on the big tech threat and why a ‘non-system’ works
IMF’s financial counsellor talks about efforts for the fund to craft well-targeted policy guidance
Ghana sees route to ‘cash-lite’ economy through mobile money
Central bank deputy governor promises development to further encourage fintech
BoE to expand scheme that sends economists to emerging markets
UK government partners with BoE to provide economic expertise to emerging markets
Ghana holds first Financial Stability Council meeting
Council was established after central bank confronted crisis in commercial lenders
Ghana to maintain flexible exchange rate, says Addison
Governor confirms he stands by flexible exchange rate despite recent volatility
People: Ghana’s Addison to chair Ecowas governors
Thailand appoints assistant governor; Vietnam announces deputy payments director
Bank of Ghana slashes further 100bp from policy rate
Action follows similar move in 2018, as inflation declines into the target range
People: Nellie Liang withdraws from Fed nomination; World Bank chief resigns
Trump nominee had played a key role in setting up the Fed’s stress tests; Kim was due to leave the presidency of the international lender in July 2022; further appointments in UK, Vietnam and Ghana