BoG absorbs GH¢21.41bn as MPC meeting approaches
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has absorbed GH¢21.41 billion from the financial system in the past week as it steps up efforts to manage liquidity ahead of its next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The money was taken from banks and other participating financial institutions through the issuance of 14-day Bank of Ghana Bills. The […]
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has absorbed a substantial amount of GH¢21.41 billion from the financial system over the past week in preparation for its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. This reduction in liquidity was achieved through the issuance of 14-day Bank of Ghana Bills, with the first auction occurring on Monday and a second tender held on Wednesday.
Both tenders saw the central bank accept identical interest rates of 10.5%. The two operations combined resulted in a total liquidity absorption of GH¢21.41 billion. By utilizing the 14-day bills, the BoG temporarily removes funds from circulation, enabling it to effectively manage short-term liquidity conditions within the financial system.
This move may have implications for money-market rates, bank liquidity, and funding costs as financial institutions adjust their liquidity positions. The BoG's 132nd MPC meeting is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 24, with the monetary policy decision expected on Thursday, September 24. As liquidity management and sterilisation continue to be key tools employed by the central bank to influence monetary conditions, the latest operation is anticipated to be closely scrutinized ahead of the MPC meeting, particularly for its potential impact on money-market conditions and bank liquidity.
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