Tag: Financial Stability
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Warsh as Fed Chair Pick Signals Bitcoin-Dollar Synthesis
Trump’s Fed Chair Pick and the Bitcoin-Dollar Synthesis In a development that surprised some policymakers and market observers, President Trump’s selection to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell could steer U.S. monetary policy toward a more nuanced relationship between the Bitcoin ecosystem and the traditional dollar system. Kevin Warsh, a former governor of the Federal…
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Pakistan Moves to Cut Bank Dependence: Capital Market Reforms Ahead
Overview: A Strategic Shift in Pakistan’s Financing Landscape The federal government has signaled a decisive shift in its approach to funding growth and development by aligning with the newly installed leadership of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to push forward a robust package of capital market reforms. The central aim is to…
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Ghana Bank of Ghana Recapitalisation Moves Forward as Government Pledges Support
BoG Recapitalisation on the Horizon The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to receive a much-needed recapitalisation as the government commits to shoring up the central bank’s balance sheet after the pressures exerted by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). The development marks a critical step in stabilising the country’s financial architecture and restoring confidence…
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Ghana’s Bank of Ghana Set for Recapitalisation as Government Demonstrates Commitment
Overview: BoG faces recapitalisation after DDEP strain The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has confirmed that government backing will support its planned recapitalisation following substantial balance sheet strain incurred during the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). This move comes as policymakers and the central bank work to restore stability, confidence, and resilience in Ghana’s financial system…
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Ghana Reads Clear Path: BoG Recapitalisation on the Horizon as Government Reaffirms Support
Overview: A Turning Point for Ghana’s Banking Sector The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has signalled that a decisive recapitalisation plan is imminent, following a period of significant balance sheet pressure linked to the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). With the government publicly reaffirming its commitment, stakeholders from the financial sector, investors, and ordinary Ghanaians are…
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Nigeria Faces Rising Loan Defaults as Banks Report Credit Stress
Overview: Rising Defaults Signal Strain in Nigeria’s Credit Market Banks operating in Nigeria have reported a broad rise in loan defaults across both households and businesses. The trend comes as lenders experience a combination of elevated risk factors—economic volatility, inflationary pressures, and evolving repayment behavior—while the supply of credit improves and demand for loans continues…
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Rising Loan Defaults in Nigerian Banks Signal Strain in Credit Market
Rising Defaults Expose Credit Market Strain Recent reports from Nigerian lenders reveal a broad uptick in loan defaults across both households and businesses. The trend, highlighted by financial institutions as well as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), points to growing stress in the country’s credit market even as banks have expanded loan supply and…
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EU Banking Rules Could Choke Investment from the City After Brexit Boom
What is at stake for the City and the EU? Britain’s financial hub, the City of London, has benefited from a post-Brexit lending surge as it adapted to a new competitive landscape. But a set of sweeping EU banking reforms is now worrying financial institutions, policymakers, and investors. The European Union is poised to tighten…
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The Nuanced Role of Government Credit in Monetary Policy Transmission
Introduction: Rethinking Transmission in Modern Economies Monetary policy has long rested on the assumption that central banks influence inflation and activity primarily through interest rates and credit conditions. But as economies evolve, the channels through which monetary policy affects growth and prices have grown more nuanced. One increasingly important element is government credit—how state borrowing,…
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Bank of Ghana Ends 2025 with Record $13.8 Billion in International Reserves
BoG closes 2025 on a high note with record reserves The Bank of Ghana (BoG) finished the year 2025 with its international reserves standing at a record $13.8 billion, according to sources cited by JoyBusiness. This milestone marks a significant milestone for the country’s liquidity position and provides a buffer for the economy amid ongoing…