{
  "id": 12564077,
  "title": "Governor Asiama urges banks to remain vigilant and committed to responsible banking",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/governor-asiama-urges-banks-to-remain-vigilant-and-committed-to",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-07T06:29:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/governor-asiama-urges-banks-to-remain-vigilant-and-committed-to-responsible-banking"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, convened a meeting with bank executives on October 6 to address recent monetary policy and banking sector challenges. The gathering, led by Asiama alongside First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni and Second Deputy Governor Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, aimed to discuss the latest economic developments and regulatory priorities.\n\nAsiama emphasized the importance of resilience, prudence, and innovation within the banking sector. He called on banks to remain vigilant and dedicated to responsible banking practices and sound risk management strategies. These efforts, he argued, are crucial for bolstering the financial system and fostering the Ghanaian economy's transformation.\n\nThe Governor pointed out that the easing of domestic financial conditions has aided the policy's transmission across various market segments, including credit markets. Asiama noted that the average lending rate for banks dropped notably to 15.9% in August 2026, a significant decline from 24.2% in the same period of 2025. This reduction in rates, coupled with a more lenient credit stance and a recovery in credit demand, has spurred a substantial increase in private sector credit. Private sector credit growth in August 2026 reached 35.5%, compared to just 13.3% a year earlier. In real terms, credit growth was an impressive 29.0%, a stark contrast to the meager 1.7% growth observed in the corresponding period of 2025.\n\nAsiama expressed particular satisfaction with the banking sector's ongoing resilience. The sector's assets have continued to expand, propelled by robust deposit inflows and increased funding sources. Additionally, the banking sector has demonstrated improved asset quality, underscoring its strengthening position and the positive impact of banks' efforts to bolster their balance sheets and support economic activity.",
  "summary": "For the banking sector, this means that resilience, prudence and innovation must remain at the centre of our collective agenda,",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The governor's call for banks to remain vigilant and committed to responsible banking practices signals a push for sustained financial stability and economic growth in Ghana.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}