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BoG Targets Rising Savings Sector NPLs
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- Mon, Oct 12LatestUnverified — not yet reviewed
Bank of Ghana Warns Financial Institutions on Cross-Border Lending and FX Exposure Risks
The Bank of Ghana has issued a formal warning to financial institutions to exercise caution on cross-border lending and foreign currency exposures, signalling a tightening regulatory posture. The caution is being read alongside the Bank's previously announced Credit Risk Directive, set for implementation from July 2027.
- Mon, Oct 12Unverified — not yet reviewed
Bank of Ghana Sets July 2027 Start Date for New Credit Risk Management Directive
The Bank of Ghana has confirmed that implementation of its new Credit Risk Management Directive will begin on July 1, 2027, setting a formal compliance deadline for banks and other financial institutions. The directive sets a new supervisory baseline for credit risk oversight in Ghana's financial sector.
- Sat, Oct 10Unverified — not yet reviewed
Bank of Ghana to Issue Credit Risk Directive as Savings Sector NPLs Rise
The Bank of Ghana is preparing to issue a new Credit Risk Directive targeting a deteriorating non-performing loan ratio in the country's savings and loans sector. The incoming directive signals tighter lending oversight ahead for Ghana's non-bank financial institutions.