Bank of Ghana unveils maiden Financial Stability Report launch

The Bank of Ghana has officially launched the 2025 Financial Stability Report, describing it as a key tool for monitoring risks within the financial sector.

The report was unveiled during a ceremony held at Bank Square in Accra on Thursday, with remarks delivered on behalf of Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama by Second Deputy Governor Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu.

Addressing participants, Dr. Asiama described the publication as the flagship report of the Financial Stability Advisory Council.

“On behalf of the Governor and Chairman of the Financial Stability Advisory Council, let me welcome you all to the launch of the Financial Stability Review, the Council’s flagship report,” the statement said.

According to the Governor, the annual publication evaluates developments within Ghana’s financial system and highlights measures adopted to address potential threats to stability.

“It evaluates developments in Ghana’s financial system, with a focus on policies implemented to mitigate emerging risks to Ghana’s financial stability,” he stated.

Dr Asiama explained that the 2025 edition of the report was themed “From Stress to Stability, Staying on Course,” reflecting the sector’s recovery from economic shocks and debt restructuring challenges.

“The theme reflects how the financial sector has navigated through the twin stresses of macroeconomic shocks and debt restructuring risks over the past few years, to the current state of stability,” he noted.

He further indicated that the latest edition differed from previous publications because it captured initiatives undertaken by the Financial Stability Council to deepen stability within the financial sector.

“This edition differs from previous editions in two respects. First, the 2025 Report captures highlights of initiatives that the FSC has undertaken to promote financial stability and further develop the financial sector,” the speech stated.

The Governor also disclosed that the report now includes findings from a Systemic Risk Survey aimed at assessing resilience within the financial sector.

“The chapter on the assessment of resilience of the financial sector has been updated to include the results of a Systemic Risk Survey,” he added.

Dr Asiama thanked members of the Financial Stability Council, technical committees and the Bank of Ghana’s Communications Department for supporting the maiden launch and preparation of the report.