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GoldBod Pause Strains FX Reserves
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- Mon, Sep 28LatestUnverified — not yet reviewed
BoG Governor Asiama Clarifies He Resigned From GoldBod Board Five Months Ago
Bank of Ghana Governor Asiama has stated that he resigned from the GoldBod board five months ago, clarifying that the BoG maintains governance separation from the gold export body. The disclosure comes amid ongoing FX reserve pressure linked to GoldBod's export pause first reported on 23 September.
- Thu, Sep 24Unverified — not yet reviewed
Ghana's international reserves fall to US$11.04bn in August as BoG urges build-up
Ghana's international reserves declined to US$11.04 billion in August 2026, with the Bank of Ghana publicly calling for significant reserve accumulation in the coming months. The falling reserve level signals ongoing forex pressure relevant to fintechs managing cross-border payments and businesses with FX exposure.
- Wed, Sep 23Unverified — not yet reviewed
GoldBod export pause pressures Bank of Ghana reserves, raising FX risk
The Bank of Ghana has warned of pressure on foreign exchange reserves following a pause in gold exports by GoldBod. The development introduces direct FX risk for Ghana's digital payment ecosystem and businesses dependent on import-linked dollar liquidity.