The Bank of Ghana (BoG) will commence foreign exchange (FX) intermediation under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, with plans to sell up to US$1.15 billion between October and the end of 2025
These sales will be conducted on a spot basis through twice-weekly, price-competitive auctions open to all licensed banks.
Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, the Governor, made this known during a post-Monetary Policy Committee engagement with heads of banks.
He disclosed that there will be no conditions or earmarking for allocations so as to ensure a level playing field and transparent access to the market.
“Monthly auction volumes may be adjusted depending on evolving market conditions, but our overarching objective remains clear: to deepen the interbank FX market, enhance price discovery, and smooth volatility,” he said.
He indicated that the central bank remained committed to transparency and would continue to disclose all foreign exchange market operations and outcomes in line with best international practice.
He commended the banking industry for maintaining strong performance and resilience.
“The Capital Adequacy Ratio has risen to 17.7%, while Non-Performing Loans have improved to 20.8%, though still elevated and requiring sustained vigilance.”
To strengthen prudential oversight and risk management to sustain strong performance, he said, the BoG had introduced a number of new directives.
These include the Bancassurance Directive, the Large Exposures Directive, and the Guidelines on Credit Concentration Risk Management.
The Bank has also extended the transition period for the outsourcing Directive to the end of December 2025, following consultations with the Ghana Association of Banks.
“I want to emphasise that this will be the final extension, and banks must ensure full compliance thereafter,” he added.
