Banking

GH¢60 billion loss will not negatively impact BoG’s operations – Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has assured that the bank’s operations will not be negatively affected as a...

IMF clarifies Bank of Ghana’s GH¢60 billion loss

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has addressed the concerns surrounding the Bank of Ghana's (BoG) GH¢60 billion loss incurred during the 2022 fiscal year,...

Our current building not fit for purpose – BoG justifies $250m new project

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has disputed assertions by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the construction of its new $250 million headquarters is...

NPP would’ve equally called for BoG Governor’s head – Minister

A Deputy Minister of Trades and Industry, Dr Stephen Amoah, says the Minority’s demand of the Central Bank’s Governor to resign in 21 days...

BoG replies NDC on bankruptcy claims

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said it cannot be insolvent or bankrupt, as claimed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC).This comes barely 24...

Economist backs NDC’s call for resignation of BoG governor

Economist and lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Professor Godfred Bokpin, has assented to the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) call for...

BoG can’t take shelter from issues of other central banks – Economist

Professor John Gatsi, the Dean of the Business School at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), has criticized the Bank of Ghana (BoG), stating...

Huge losses under debt exchange have significantly weakened banking sector’s capitalisation – Fitch

Rating agency, Fitch, has warned that the large losses imposed on bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) have significantly weakened the banking...

FXKudi partners MoMAG to promote financial inclusion in informal sector

FXKudi has partnered with the Mobile Money Advocacy Group, Ghana (MoMAG) to promote financial inclusion in the informal sector.According to the Head of Sales...

Standard Chartered posts strong income growth in 2022

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has held its 53rd Annual General Meeting to present the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended...

NAM1 makes 36th court appearance amidst heavy police presence

Embattled Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM1), has made his 36th appearance in court without trial as his...

Most banks have purchased ‘bulletproof’ bullion vans – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has confirmed that the majority of banks in the country have complied with...

Beige Bank case: Gifty Afenyi Dadzie was untruthful to the police investigators – Lawyers

Defence lawyers in the case in which the founder of defunct Beige Bank is standing trial have told the High Court in Accra that...

Beige Bank trial: Investigator gives interesting twist

It has emerged at the Financial and Economic Division of the High Court in Accra that the Investigator in the case in which the...

Ghana’s economy will get worse before getting better – Fitch Solutions

Fitch Solutions has reaffirmed its position that economic activities in Ghana will get worse before getting better in 2023.This is coming despite the expansion...

Cedi to remain fairly stable this week

The cedi is expected to remain relatively stable on the forex market this week.Analysts believe a positive Mid-Year Budget Review this month and a...

NAM1 grateful for customers’ faith, promises to pay Menzgold investors soon

Nana Appiah Mensah, the former CEO of Menzgold, has reached out to his distressed customers, urging them to exercise patience as he works towards...

BoG blamed for financial sector mess

A perception research conducted by think tank, Institute for Liberty And Policy Innovation (ILAPI), has blamed the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for the collapse...

Fidelity Bank reacts to BoG’s forex licence suspension

Fidelity Bank has said the 30-day suspension of its forex licence by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) will not in any way affect normal...

BoG suspends forex licences of Fidelity Bank, First National Bank

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has suspended the forex licences of Fidelity Bank and First National Bank Limited.The suspension takes effect from Thursday, June...

Court ‘throws out’ Ato Essien’s motion to renegotiate GH¢60million payment 

The High Court in Accra has rejected an attempt by the founder of the defunct Capital Bank, William Ato Essien, to renegotiate a GH¢60...

Many banks facing severe financial crisis – Ato Forson

Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed concern about the current state of the banking sector in the country, especially the impact of...

IMF deal: We intend to take investor community across Jordan – Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says the government is committed to ensuring that the country and the investor community will be able to sail through...

Beige Bank was a cash cow — Witness

Another prosecution witness in the trial of the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the erstwhile Beige Bank, Mike Nyinaku, will on Monday, April...

Nine banks could be insolvent from impact of domestic debt exchange – Report

If the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) nine is applied in a stricter sense, nine Ghanaian banks could be insolvent from the impact of...

BoG, Ghana Air Force commission helipad to airlift currencies to Sefwi Boako

Following the accident of a Bank of Ghana Bullion Van in November 2019 at Techiman, in the Bono East Region, Management established a committee...

Defunct Beige Bank CEO’s trial adjourned over misunderstanding with lawyer

The Economic and Financial Crime Division of the High Court in Accra has adjourned the trial of former Chief Executive Officer of defunct Beige...

Beige Bank case: Witness gives evidence on ‘fictitious deals’

Julius Ayivor, a witness in the ongoing trial of Michael Nyinaku, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the defunct Beige Bank, has provided insights into...

Exim Bank retrieves ¢48m debt owed by commercial banks

The Ghana Exim Bank says it retrieved over ¢47 million owed by various commercial banks between 2009 and 2022.According to the development bank, the...

Don’t jail me if I fail to pay GH₵20m in April – Ato Essien appeals

Founder of defunct Capital Bank, William Ato Essien, says he should not be jailed if he fails to pay GH₵20 million to the state...

Court remands accountant over ¢69k fraud

An Accra High Court has remanded a 45-year-old accountant, Fredrick Wundowah, for defrauding a trader to the tune of GH₵69,000.00.Mr Wundowah allegedly collected...

IMF presses Ghana to stop borrowing from its central bank

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is pushing Ghana’s cash-strapped government to stop borrowing from its central bank, according to people familiar with the matter.The...

Zenith Bank Ghana ceases operations as Trustee in securities industry and capital market

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Zenith Bank Ghana has voluntarily ceased to operate as a Trustee in the securities industry...

Minority calls for immediate suspension of Debt Exchange Programme

The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate suspension of the government's Domestic Debt Exchange (DDE) Programme.To the Caucus, the programme has...

I cannot bear to watch the indignities being visited on my former employees – Nduom

The Chairman of Groupe Nduom, Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, has alleged that the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) is treating his former employees unfairly....

Beige Bank case: Court to conclude Case Management Conference today

Founder and CEO of the defunct Beige Bank, Michael Nyinaku, is expected back in court today, January 11, 2023, as the court is set...

MASLOC trial: Court sends fresh message to Alex Mould

The High Court in Accra has given a 26-day grace period to former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, (GNPC), Alex...

Databank customers threaten to burn down company

Some disgruntled clients of Databank have threatened to attack the company for failing to honour withdrawal requests.Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Kojo Addae-Mensah,...

Data Bank shuts down office due to attacks and threats

Investment and fund management firm Databank has announced the closure of its offices effective Thursday, December 22, and to work remotely following attacks and...

Cedi continues recent gains; 1$ now ¢9.2

The Ghana cedi continued its recent gains against the US dollar and the euro today, December 19, 2022.This is coming after recording its biggest...