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Bank of Ghana Guidelines for Vostro Accounts

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Published March 5th, 2026
Detected March 24th, 2026
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Summary

The Bank of Ghana has issued new guidelines for the operation of Vostro accounts by non-resident banks with resident banks in Ghana. These guidelines aim to provide regulatory clarity and operational direction for maintaining and using these accounts.

What changed

The Bank of Ghana has published new guidelines specifically addressing the operation of Vostro accounts by non-resident banks that maintain accounts with resident banks in Ghana. The document, dated March 5, 2026, aims to clarify regulatory requirements and provide operational direction for these financial arrangements.

Non-resident banks utilizing Vostro accounts in Ghana must review these guidelines to ensure compliance with the Bank of Ghana's directives. While specific compliance deadlines are not detailed in this announcement, affected institutions should consult the full downloadable PDF for operational requirements and any associated timelines or reporting obligations to maintain their Vostro accounts.

What to do next

  1. Review the "Guidelines for the Operation of Vostro Accounts by Non-Resident Banks" PDF.
  2. Ensure all Vostro account operations comply with the new regulatory clarity and operational direction.
  3. Consult with legal and compliance teams regarding any necessary updates to internal policies and procedures.

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Named provisions

Guidelines for the Operation of Vostro Accounts by Non-Resident Banks

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Classification

Agency
BOG
Published
March 5th, 2026
Instrument
Guidance
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Banks
Industry sector
5221 Commercial Banking
Activity scope
Vostro Account Operations Cross-border Banking
Geographic scope
GH GH

Taxonomy

Primary area
Banking
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
International Finance Financial Regulation

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