BoG’s Remittance Sanctions: A Strategic Defense of the Cedi, Not a Knee-Jerk Reaction
Amidst renewed pressure on the Ghanaian cedi, the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) recent regulatory interventions in the foreign exchange and remittance sectors are being framed as strategic moves, rather than reactive measures. Banking consultant Dr. Richmond Atuahene argues that these actions are a deliberate effort to protect the nation’s economic stability.
# Calculated Measures to Stabilize the Cedi
Dr. Atuahene, speaking to Citi News, emphasized the vital role of remittance inflows in maintaining the cedi’s stability. He defended the BoG’s sanctions against remittance operators found to be non-compliant, asserting that they are a justified response, not a panicky one. He highlighted previous actions, such as the suspension of Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) and TapTap Send the previous year, were similarly strategic. He argues that the relative stability of the cedi at GH¢12 to the dollar currently, compared to GH¢16 or GH¢17 previously, demonstrates the effectiveness of the BoG’s proactive management. These strategic decisions by the BoG reflect a wider trend among developing and emerging economies that prioritize protecting their financial stability in the face of global pressures.
In conclusion, the BoG’s enforcement actions in the remittance market, while impactful, are being presented as a calculated and necessary component of a broader strategy to safeguard the cedi and ensure economic resilience, rather than simply a response to immediate pressures.
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