Corruption Undermines African Banks’ Risk Diversification Strategies – KNUST Study
A new study by Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has found that corruption is significantly weakening...
Banking
BoG launches new cybersecurity directive for banks
In an era where financial transactions are increasingly digital and interconnected, the Bank of Ghana has placed cybersecurity at...
Lending rate falls to 19.7%, reference at 14.6%
By ELVIS DARKO, Accra Ghana’s lending environment is showing signs of easing, but borrowing costs remain elevated, presenting a...
Ecobank reports 194% surge in lending to women-led businesses
Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group, today reported a 194% increase in lending to registered women-led businesses, extending US$780...
CalBank posts GH¢481.4m Profit Before Tax in 2025
CalBank PLC has announced a strong financial turnaround in its full year 2025 audited results, delivering a significant capital rebuild,...
BoG shakes up microfinance sector with tough new rules
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the country’s microfinance and community banking sector, introducing higher...
Prime rate falls to 15.5% after 9% cut in 2025, lowest in 4 years
Ghana’s economic performance in 2025 marks a decisive turning point from the macroeconomic instability, such as the prime rate that...
Access Bank–IFC sign $134m for LBCs to buy cocoa
Access Bank Ghana Plc and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support cocoa...
BoG cautions against misreading its policy actions
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has urged the public, market participants, and the media to exercise caution in interpreting policy...
BoG urges media to avoid panic driven reportage
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has outlined a renewed and more deliberate partnership with the media, positioning journalists not merely...