Accra: The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has stated that Ghana has transitioned from being a passive participant in global finance to becoming a contributor in the design of modern financial markets. Speaking at the opening of the ACI Financial Markets Association World Congress in Accra, Dr Asiama highlighted the country's macroeconomic recovery, which has strengthened its standing in the global financial system.
According to Ghana Web, Dr Asiama noted that inflation had fallen to 3.4 percent in April 2026, down from a peak of 54.1 percent in December 2022. He also revealed that gross international reserves had risen above US$13.9 billion, while the policy rate had been reduced by 1,400 basis points since early 2025. He emphasized the importance of interconnected markets for competition and called for deeper regional integration across emerging-market financial systems.
Dr Asiama added that macroeconomic stability serves as the infrastructure on which financial market development becomes possible. He further disclosed that Ghana's Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, passed in 2025, is now being operationalized through a detailed regulatory framework. The Congress, which began on May 21, 2026, concludes on May 22, 2026.