This week, the US dollar has seen a modest uptick, gaining a few pesewas against the official rate set by the Bank of Ghana. As of Monday, October 2, 2023, the Ghanaian cedi is trading at GHS 11.13 to the US dollar, as per the interbank forex rates provided by the Central Bank.   Despite […]

It appears that petroleum product prices are expected to stay steady throughout the month of October. Projections made by the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) suggest a possible one percent increase in pump prices, but due to competitive pressures among oil marketing companies, it is anticipated that this additional cost will not be passed on […]

The Domestic Tax Compliance Taskforce of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has summoned eleven shop managers to undergo thorough investigations into their business operations.   These shop owners are facing allegations of issuing selective VAT invoices and failing to comply with tax regulations, resulting in significant revenue losses for the state. The GRA taskforce conducted […]

Ghana’s total export earnings have experienced a notable decline of nine percentage points. As of August 2023, the total exports amounted to US$10.76 billion, a reduction from the US$11.81 billion recorded in August 2022. Despite maintaining a trade surplus for the year in review, there was a substantial decrease in total exports, amounting to approximately […]

The Bank of Ghana has opted to maintain the monetary policy rate at 30 percent following a thorough assessment of economic developments. Consequently, this decision implies that the lending rate in the country will remain unchanged. This marks the second instance in the current year that the Central Bank has chosen to keep the rate […]

The Minister of Trade and Industry has revealed that there are currently 126 operational projects under the government’s One-District-One-Factory policy. In addition to these KT Hammond, said approximately 300 established companies are at various stages of completion, actively participating in the supply chain. Speaking at the Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition 2023, organized by the […]

Interest rates in the money market have once again risen, indicating an increase in the cost of the government’s domestic debt. Based on auction results reported by the Bank of Ghana, the yield on the 364-day bill has increased by 0.34% to reach 32.17%. Similarly, the yield on the 91-day bill has risen to 28.12% […]

Standard Chartered, an international banking group, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fostering business and economic development in Ghana. Over the decades, the bank has played a pivotal role in supporting Ghana’s economic growth and empowering local businesses to achieve their aspirations. Experts have underscored the inseparable connection between Standard Chartered and Ghana’s financial evolution, […]

More than 420 individuals engaged in the operations of loan apps have been apprehended. In a synchronized endeavor, the Cyber Security Authority, in conjunction with the Bank of Ghana and the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), executed a well-planned operation that led to the capture of the suspects. Within this concerted operation, authorities conducted […]