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    CIB Ghana leads national dialogue on monetary policy and banking reform

    MGD NewsBy MGD NewsAugust 9, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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    The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) has convened a high-level policy seminar under the theme “Monetary Policy in Action: How MPC Decisions Shape Ghana’s Economy and Financial Sector,” to examine the practical implications of monetary policy decisions on lending, inflation, and financial sector development.

    President of CIB Ghana, Benjamin Amenumey, in his welcome address,  reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to advancing professional discourse on national economic policy.

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    Robert Dzato, Chief Executive Officer of CIB Ghana, shared key findings from a recent study conducted by the Institute. The research, which surveyed senior banking executives and other officials, revealed widespread stakeholder alignment with the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) recent policy stance.

    “Over 85 percent of respondents had anticipated the latest rate cut. Stakeholders are looking for greater alignment between monetary policy actions and economic growth. We also heard concerns about liquidity constraints, credit risk, and volatility in funding costs,” he added.

    The event’s keynote address was delivered by Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor of the BoG, who described the current disinflation process as “real, sustained, and progressive,” supported by coordinated, data-driven measures between the central bank and the Ministry of Finance.

    Inflation fell from 25.8 % in March to 13.7% in June 2025, while the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) declined from 32.5% in January to 27.7% in July. Dr. Asiama cited the Cedi’s appreciation, over 40% year-to-date, as a key factor in lowering imported inflation and improving purchasing power.

    He cautioned, however, that banks must prepare for the evolving financial landscape.

    “Banks have to start assessing themselves, especially their credit infrastructure. We will soon come out with a notice on credit risk for banks, and it is all in line with what we see coming,” he said.

    The Governor encouraged commercial banks to transition from passive investment in government securities to core credit intermediation.

    A panel discussion followed, featuring insights from key industry stakeholders.

    Professor Festus Ebo Turkson, an external member of the MPC, explained the decision-making framework behind the recent rate cut.

    “It is data-driven. Every decision we make reflects a rigorous review of economic conditions and risks,” he stated.

    Dr. Humphrey Ayim Dake, President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), expressed support for the changing interest rate environment. “We welcome the imminent low interest rate regime and expect to see more banking—that is, credit flowing into real businesses,” he said.

    Joseph Obeng, President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), noted that declining prices of imported goods are already evident due to the Cedi’s appreciation against major trading currencies, especially the US dollar. “If the Cedi holds steady, prices will continue to come down across the board,” he said.

    Ellen Ohene-Afoakwa, Managing Principal for Corporate and Investment Banking at Absa Bank, observed that banks are ready to lend but require better-prepared businesses.

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