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Bank of Ghana News Brief

Bank of Ghana published a weekly News Brief dated 20 April 2026. The document serves as a navigation page listing links to daily Bank of Ghana news briefs throughout April 2026. No substantive regulatory content is present in the visible page text.

Bank of Ghana News Brief, April 16, 2026

The Bank of Ghana published its News Brief for April 16, 2026. The webpage serves as an index page providing access to the PDF version of the news brief and navigation links to news briefs from surrounding dates in March and April 2026. No substantive regulatory content, policy announcements, or compliance requirements are visible in the accessible HTML content of this page.

Bank of Ghana Statistical Bulletin December 2025

The Bank of Ghana released its Monthly Statistical Bulletin for December 2025. The bulletin provides statistical data on monetary aggregates, interest rates, exchange rates, and other financial indicators for the Ghanaian economy. The document is available as a downloadable PDF on the Bank of Ghana website.

Q4 2025 Statistical Bulletin, April 9

The Bank of Ghana released its Q4 2025 Statistical Bulletin on April 9, 2026. The bulletin provides comprehensive macroeconomic and financial statistics for Ghana's economy, including data on money and banking, interest rates, inflation, and balance of payments. This is a routine statistical release from Ghana's central bank with no compliance obligations.

Bank of Ghana News Brief, April 17, 2026

The Bank of Ghana published its News Brief dated April 17, 2026, providing a summary of regulatory announcements. The page lists links to daily news briefs from April 1–17, 2026, and March 30–31, 2026. No specific regulatory actions, enforcement measures, or compliance obligations are detailed in the available content.

129th MPC Press Briefing Transcript, 18th March 2026

The Bank of Ghana Monetary Policy Committee held its 129th press briefing on 18 March 2026. Governor presented the MPC's assessment of economic conditions and responded to questions from the media. The transcript documents the Committee's policy stance, inflation outlook, and economic projections communicated to the public.

GRA Launches ITAS - Digital Tax Administration System

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) launched the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), a unified digital platform to replace the existing GITMIS system and Taxpayer Portal. The pilot phase began at Kaneshie Taxpayer Service Centre and Accra West Area Office, with nationwide rollout planned. The system was delivered in approximately nine months, half the projected 18-month timeline.

Ghana 7-Year Treasury Bond Issuance Announcement

The Bank of Ghana issued an announcement on April 1, 2026, regarding the issuance of 7-year Government of Ghana Treasury Bonds. The announcement, referenced as BG-FMD-2026-17, provides details for prospective investors and financial institutions. This is a routine domestic bond programme issuance under Ghana's ongoing liability management strategy.

Domestic Bond Programme Circular

The Bank of Ghana issued a circular updating the framework for its Domestic Bond Programme. The circular provides guidance on the operational procedures and requirements for participation in Ghana's domestic bond market. The document targets financial institutions and investors engaged in government securities trading.

PAC Hearing on Government Outstanding Claims and Commitments

The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament of Ghana held a hearing on March 3, 2026, where ministries appeared to respond to the Auditor-General's Special Audit Report on Government Outstanding Claims and Commitments as of December 31, 2024. The Committee, chaired by Hon. Abena Osei Asare, identified gaps in the report's integrity details and proposed that the Ministry of Finance review Volumes One and Two to address omissions.

Virtual Asset Service Provider FAQs

The Bank of Ghana published FAQs explaining the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, its objectives, and what it means for consumers, businesses, and the financial system. The document addresses common questions about virtual asset regulation in Ghana and provides downloadable PDF guidance.

Bank of Ghana Publishes Bi-Monthly Media Questions and Responses

The Bank of Ghana has published a bi-monthly update featuring questions received from the media and its responses. This initiative aims to enhance transparency regarding the Bank's operations and policies.

Parliamentary Training Institute Hosts Inaugural PTI Network Meeting

The Parliamentary Training Institute of Ghana hosted the inaugural meeting of the Network of Parliamentary Training Institutes (PTIs) on March 26, 2026. The meeting aimed to foster peer learning and collaboration among parliamentary training bodies to enhance institutional effectiveness.

FAQs on IFRS S1 and S2 Sustainability Disclosures

The Bank of Ghana has published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 standards. These FAQs aim to clarify sustainability reporting requirements for investors.

Financial Stability Council Meets to Assess Ghana's Financial Sector

The Bank of Ghana's Financial Stability Council held its first meeting of 2026 to discuss emerging risks in Ghana's financial sector. The meeting focused on regulatory and policy initiatives aimed at safeguarding financial stability.

AI Framework Proposed for Legislative Analysis in Ghana

The Head of ITDS at the University of Energy and Natural Resources proposed an AI-driven framework to the Speaker of Ghana's Parliament for modernizing legislative analysis. This system aims to digitize and analyze Parliamentary Hansards for efficient policy shift tracking, replacing manual reviews.

Bank of Ghana MPC Reduces Monetary Policy Rate

The Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced a reduction of the Monetary Policy Rate by 150 basis points, setting it at 14.0 percent. This decision was made at the MPC's 129th meeting held from March 16-18, 2026.

Bank of Ghana Expands Credit Reporting System Participation

The Bank of Ghana has expanded the categories of institutions required to participate in its Credit Reporting System (CRS). This expansion is in accordance with the Credit Reporting Regulations, 2020 (L.I 2394). The notice details the specific new categories of institutions that must now report credit data.

Bank of Ghana Guidelines for Vostro Accounts

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.

Bank of Ghana Warns on Unauthorised Virtual Asset and Stablecoin Advertising

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have issued a public notice warning against the unauthorised advertising of virtual asset and stablecoin products. The notice highlights concerns about increasing advertisements, including large billboards, by Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).

Bank of Ghana Monetary Policy Rate Cut

The Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 250 basis points to 15.5 percent. This decision was made during the 128th MPC meetings held from January 26-28, 2026.

Bank of Ghana 129th MPC Meetings Notice

The Bank of Ghana has issued a notice announcing the dates for its 129th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Meetings. The meetings are scheduled to take place from March 16-18, 2026, to review economic developments.

Electronic Transfer Levy Repealed April 2025

The Ghana Revenue Authority has announced that the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) will be repealed effective April 1, 2025. This repeal signifies a removal of a specific tax measure that impacted electronic financial transactions.

GRA Investigates Extortion Allegations Against Customs Task Force

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has initiated an internal investigation into allegations of extortion by officers of the Customs Division Task Force in the Ashanti Region. The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) reported instances where containers were intercepted and additional, allegedly unjustified, payments were demanded.

VAT Registration Threshold Increased to GH₵750,000

The Ghana Revenue Authority has announced an increase in the VAT registration threshold for businesses dealing in goods from GH₵200,000 to GH₵750,000, effective January 1, 2026. This change is part of broader reforms under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151), which also includes the abolition of the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy and the VAT Flat Rate Scheme.

GRA DTRD Retreat Strengthens VAT Compliance and Revenue Mobilization

The Ghana Revenue Authority's Domestic Tax Revenue Division held a management retreat to strengthen VAT compliance and revenue mobilization strategies. The retreat focused on achieving a GH¢163 billion target for the DTRD in fiscal year 2026 as part of the Authority's overall GH¢230 billion internal target.

Parliamentary Press Corps Capacity Building Workshop

The Parliament of Ghana, with support from the FCDO and World Bank, conducted a two-day workshop for the Parliamentary Press Corps on Public Financial Management reporting. The training aimed to enhance media capacity in reporting on national budgets, fiscal policies, and parliamentary oversight to promote transparency and accountability.

Parliamentary Press Corps Training on Public Financial Management Reporting

The Parliament of Ghana, with support from the FCDO and World Bank, conducted a two-day workshop for the Parliamentary Press Corps on Public Financial Management (PFM) reporting. The training aimed to enhance media capacity in reporting on national budgets, fiscal policies, and parliamentary oversight to promote transparency and accountability.

Ghana-UK Football Partnership with Sunderland AFC

Speaker Bagbin of the Parliament of Ghana met with Sunderland AFC in the UK to advance discussions on a football partnership. The initiative aims to provide opportunities for Ghanaian and African football talents to enter global leagues.

Parliamentary Committee Trains on Digital Oversight Capacity with UCLA

The Parliament of Ghana's Select Committee on Information and Communications held a training session with UCLA to enhance digital oversight capabilities. The training focused on how digital technology impacts governance and equipped members to scrutinize upcoming legislation related to communication and digital innovation.

Speaker Swears-In Baba Jamal As MP for Ayawaso East

The Speaker of Ghana's Parliament has sworn in Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed as the Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso East Constituency. The event marks the formal commencement of his legislative duties following the administration of the oath of office and allegiance.