The Bank of Ghana on Monday, December 16, 2025, held its post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting with heads of banks following the conclusion of the 127th MPC meetings.
In his opening remarks, Chairman of the MPC, Governor Dr Johnson P. Asiama, focused on the country’s macroeconomic developments and the central bank’s policy decisions.
“It is always a privilege to meet with you following our Monetary Policy Committee deliberations. These moments of engagement remind us that beyond macroeconomic indicators and policy instruments lies a shared mission – the service to the Ghanaian people and a collective responsibility to build a resilient, inclusive, and prosperous economy,” Governor Dr Asiama said.
He highlighted key prudential and regulatory directives aimed at strengthening financial stability and aligning with international best practices.
The Governor also mentioned the recent policy rate cut of 350 basis points, the downward trend of inflation, banking sector resilience, and strong economic growth.
He announced plans by the bank which include a decision to issue new directives on stress-testing, recovery planning, and risk management to enhance sector resilience;
Implement a revised risk-based supervisory framework focusing on business risk, financial resilience, risk governance, and operational resilience, and strengthen collaboration with financial regulators and industry bodies to promote systemic stability and a resilient financial sector.
He noted that the reforms reflect the vision of the central bank in ensuring a banking sector that will support Ghana’s long-term growth.
“These reforms reflect our vision – a banking sector that is modern, competitive, resilient, and capable of supporting Ghana’s long-term growth agenda,” he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
