Finance

No cause for alarm over recent cedi depreciation — Prof Asuming

Economist and University of Ghana lecturer, Prof Patrick Asuming, has urged calm over the recent depreciation of the Ghana cedi, insisting that the currency...

Nearly 1 in 3 working Ghanaians turning to gambling to manage financial pressure — Report

The latest Old Mutual Financial Wellness monitor has revealed that about 30 percent of working Ghanaians are turning to gambling and betting as a...

Nduom speaks after court orders restoration of GN Savings and Loans licence

The founder of GN Savings and Loans, Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, has described the past seven years as an "unimaginable" ordeal following the revocation...

Cedi depreciates 8.4% against dollar as inflation falls to 3.4% – Bank of Ghana data

The Ghana cedi recorded a year-to-date depreciation of 8.4 per cent against the United States dollar by mid-May 2026, even as macroeconomic stability continued...

Claims that Ato Forson is withholding funds from ministries are laughable – Deputy Finance Minister

The Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has dismissed claims that Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson is refusing to release funds to some...

Government has not requested IMF programme extension – Deputy Finance Minister clarifies

The Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has dismissed claims that the government is seeking another bailout programme from the International Monetary Fund...

We exceeded IMF programme targets without seeking waivers – Deputy Finance Minister

The Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has said the government successfully met and exceeded targets under Ghana’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme...

Ecobank Ghana PLC assures customers of stability after Supreme Court defeat in Daniel Ofori case

Ecobank Ghana PLC has assured customers and stakeholders that its operations remain stable and financially sound despite suffering another setback in its protracted legal...

Jospong chairman urges African-led partnership at Africa Forward Summit

The Executive Chairman of Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has delivered a forceful call for partnership rooted in shared interest and...

Daniel Afari-Djan writes: Why Ghana’s plunging interest rates are catalyst for industrial growth

After enduring one of the most severe economic crises in a generation, Ghanaian businesses are finally experiencing a resurgence. The most significant sign of...

How financial institutions drive SME access to finance in Africa

When Jasent Enterprise asked their bankers for GHS 50,000 to restock their trade, the answer was no. No audited books. No land title. Too...

Meeting Africa’s growing demand for finance and accounting professionals

Africa’s economic outlook remains resilient, even as geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainty continue to create headwinds. According to the African Development Bank, real...

Ghana’s economic turnaround gains Global spotlight at IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings

Ghana’s economic recovery story has taken centre stage at the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, as Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson presented the country’s...

Prudential Bank strengthens strategic supplier partnerships at 2026 Supplier Conference

Prudential Bank Limited (PBL) has once again demonstrated its commitment to building stronger, more strategic supplier relationships following the successful hosting of its 2026...

NIA debunks claims Ghana Card can be used for financial transactions

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has dismissed reports claiming that the Ghana Card can now be used for financial transactions, describing them as inaccurate...

Accra hosts 24th EBID Annual General Meeting as Finance Minister calls for bold action

Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has hosted the 24th Annual General Meeting of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), urging...

Finance Ministry rejects secret payment claims in GH¢68bn arrears audit

The Ministry of Finance Ghana has dismissed claims that it made payments for contracts on behalf of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) without full...

GCB Bank records GH¢3.2bn profit, sets industry benchmarks in 2025

GCB Bank PLC has reported a record-breaking financial performance for the 2025 financial year, becoming the first bank in Ghana to surpass the GH¢3...

CAGD debunks claim it deleted salary arrears owed to nurses and teachers

The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has strongly denied claims circulating in a viral video allegedly from Sompa FM, which suggested that the Department...

I am sure by the end of 2026, the whole world will stand and be clapping for Ghana – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence that Ghana’s economic turnaround will earn global admiration by the end of 2026, saying the nation’s progress...

Ken Ofori-Atta did a good job as Finance Minister – Abena Osei Asare

Member of Parliament for Atiwa East and former Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asare, has defended the record of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta,...

Cedi’s record performance in 2025 is a shared national gain – First Deputy Governor

The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Zakari Mumuni, has said the cedi’s strong performance in 2025 should not be...

Beginning the Year Right Conference 2026: Why you don’t need anything to start a business – Dr. Paul Mante explains [Video]

Chief Executive Officer of EDC Investments Ltd, Dr. Paul Mante, has challenged the notion that huge capital is the most important requirement for starting...

Beginning the Year Right Conference 2026: Take intentional steps in the new year — Richmond Frimpong inspires change

Award-winning growth and turnaround business leader and author Richmond Kwame Frimpong has called on individuals to take deliberate and strategic actions to make the...

Beginning the Year Right Series 2026: Dr. Paul Mante outlines steps to achieve financial independence

Dr. Paul Mante of EDC Investments Ltd. has urged Ghanaians to take deliberate steps toward financial independence, stressing that a good salary alone does...

Asempa FM’s maiden “beginning the year right” conference oversubscribed

Attendance for the maiden edition of Beginning the Year Right (BYR) Conference 2026, an initiative of Asempa FM 94.7’s Ekosii Sen brand, has exceeded...

SSNIT announces GH¢69,000 ceiling for maximum insurable earnings

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced an increase in the maximum insurable earnings for contributors under its scheme, effective January...

BoG to tighten monetary policy in the first half of 2026

The Bank of Ghana is expected to tighten its monetary policy in the first half of 2026. According to a leading market and research firm,...

Ofosu Ampofo warns against use of excavators to destroy cocoa farms

Chairman of COCOBOD, Dr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has strongly warned individuals against using excavators to destroy cocoa farms, describing the act as a major...

2026 Budget: Cocoa sector rebounds as gov’t cuts COCOBOD debt and boosts farmer support – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana’s cocoa sector is showing strong signs of recovery following years of financial strain and operational challenges. Presenting...

2026 Budget: Public debt records sharpest decline in over a decade – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana’s public debt has experienced one of the most significant declines in the country’s history. Presenting...

2026 Budget: Ghana’s economy stabilised, confidence returning – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has highlighted significant progress made by the government in stabilising and rebuilding the Ghanaian economy. Presenting the 2026 Budget...

2026 Budget: NDC inherited economy ‘weighed down by debt and mismanagement’ – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has described the economic situation inherited by the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) as “weighed down by debt,...

Livestream: Finance Minister presents 2026 budget

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is set to present the 2026 budget before parliament. The budget is expected to outline the government’s...

Ghana signs bilateral debt agreement with Germany

Ghana has signed a bilateral debt agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany, marking the sixth such accord under the country’s ongoing debt restructuring...

BoG warns unlicensed mobile loan apps to regularise or face sanctions

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed all mobile loan applications and digital credit service providers operating without a license to regularise their operations...

We have turned a decisive economic corner – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Johnson Asiama says the country has made significant progress in restoring economic stability, with clear...

Give Akufo-Addo his due in cedi stability – Minority demands

The Minority in Parliament has called for former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to be recognized as one of the key figures who contributed...

Ghana’s international reserves hit $12 billion – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has disclosed that the country’s gross international reserves have reached $12 billion, providing...

US dollar is not our currency – Ato Forson tells Ghanaians

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has said that the US dollar is not the nation’s legal tender, urging the public and...