The Bank of Ghana published a keynote address by Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama setting out the central bank’s policy priorities as Ghana moves from economic recovery to longer-term transformation. In the speech, delivered at the Ghana CEO Summit and Expo, he said the bank is maintaining a forward-looking, data-dependent monetary policy stance focused on restoring credibility, anchoring inflation expectations, rebuilding reserves and supporting exchange rate stability, while also shifting supervision toward a more proactive and risk-sensitive model. On monetary policy, the governor pointed to reforms including recalibrated inflation-targeting models and tools, tighter liquidity management, reserve accumulation through the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and greater transparency through publication of individual Monetary Policy Committee voting positions. On financial stability, he outlined priorities of earlier risk detection through enhanced data analytics and early-warning systems, stronger scrutiny of governance and compliance culture, and closer attention to cybersecurity, operational resilience, climate and environmental, social and governance risks, artificial intelligence and digital assets. He also said the bank is positioning itself for digital financial innovation through its FinTech and Innovation Department and Virtual Assets Department, while exploring cross-border and wholesale payment uses for the e-Cedi after completion of its pilot phase. The speech did not announce new rulemaking or implementation dates, but framed these measures as part of the Bank of Ghana’s continuing institutional and supervisory agenda.

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