6 stories tagged “non-performing loans”.
Ghana’s banks have cut NPLs from 23.1 % to 16.1 % between 2025 and 2026, yet the industry still exceeds the 10 % regulatory target. Experts suggest ESG metrics may offer an early warning system.
While UBA recorded the lowest NPL ratio, Agricultural Development Bank and National Investment Bank faced credit stress with ratios above 70%.
The ratings agency warns that the 16.1% non‑performing loan ratio as of June 2026 reflects lingering debt restructuring fallout, under‑capitalisation and rising inflation.
The Ghana Association of Banks says banks are ready to lend more to small and medium‑sized enterprises, but systemic weaknesses in storage, distribution and market access must be addressed first.
Investors remain upbeat as most listed banks restart dividend payments, backed by stronger capital buffers and improving asset quality.
The Bank of Ghana’s latest macroprudential assessment shows that risks in the sector are largely contained, though external shocks still loom.
The company argues the Commission’s justification is full of falsehoods, disputes debt figures and calls for dialogue to protect Ghanaian mining investments.
The Ghanaian filmmaker‑actor earned the top prize for his role in "Drowning" amid a sweep of awards for the film at the festival’s Fall Session.
The bank was honoured for its water projects across Ghana during the 2026 IMF Annual Meeting in Thailand.
Former NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman calls for a dedicated prison hospital and structured family visits after his own remand experience.
President John Dramani Mahama announced plans to revive the national carrier amid broader transport infrastructure upgrades.
The two leaders outlined a partnership that will merge academic expertise with global engineering to scale crop production and create jobs for Mampong’s youth.
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