B&FT, BoG deepen ties

… with accurate reporting for economic growth in focus

The Business and Financial Times (B&FT) has demonstrated its commitment to deepening its institutional relationship with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) following a high-level courtesy visit to the central bank.

The meeting, which took place at the Bank Square, was led by B&FT’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Godwin Acquaye, and forms part of the newspaper’s strategic efforts to maintain close engagement with key economic stakeholders – particularly the apex bank – as it aligns its operations with national priorities and to assert its relevance as a development-oriented media house.

The visit follows the appointment of Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama as Governor of the BoG, who has underscored the importance of greater transparency in the central bank’s operations—a priority he intends to make a defining feature of his administration.

Discussions between the two institutions explored potential avenues for joint initiatives aimed at enhancing public understanding of economic policies and building investor confidence.

B&FT’s leadership used the occasion to congratulate Dr. Asiama and to outline the publication’s evolving role as not only a provider of news but also a platform for convening national dialogue on economic development, financial markets, and sustainability.

“Our objective is to facilitate a continuous and reliable flow of information between institutions like the Bank of Ghana and the broader financial ecosystem,” Dr. Acquaye said.

“At a time when the public appetite for reliable economic information is growing, and when Ghana’s economic recovery remains in sharp focus, the partnership between the BoG and the country’s leading business publication will serve as a model for how media and state institutions can collaborate to foster informed public dialogue,” he added.

Both sides acknowledged the urgent need to improve financial literacy, especially in the context of higher-than-ideal inflationary, shifting interest rates, and the rollout of financial technologies.

The B&FT has, in recent years, expanded its operations beyond traditional publishing to include a series of high-level forums that serve as platforms for policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement.

These include the Ghana Economic Forum (GEF), the Environmental Sustainability Summit, and The Money Summit (TMS)—a flagship event that returns on Tuesday, April 27, 2025, with a focus on optimising investment opportunities in a post-consolidation economic era.

Dr. Acquaye also revealed that the Youth Economic Forum is being enhanced to engage the next generation of economic thinkers and leaders.

“These platforms have emerged as essential spaces for shaping development strategies and advancing national conversations around inclusive growth,” he added.

Governor Asiama welcomed the engagement and acknowledged the increasing importance of accurate, analytical reporting in today’s economic climate.

He commended B&FT for its consistency and depth in covering economic and financial issues, describing the publication as “a credible and respected voice within Ghana’s media landscape.”

“Your work has been impactful over the years. The Bank recognises your contribution to informing the public and the investor community, particularly through analytical news stories and articles that go beyond the surface to provide deeper understanding,” Dr. Asiama said.

The Governor further encouraged B&FT to continuously benchmark itself against leading business publications across the globe, noting that the demand for high-quality, evidence-based journalism continues to grow in tandem with the complexity of the economic environment.

He indicated the Bank’s willingness to deepen collaboration with B&FT in key areas of public education, including monetary policy, inflation dynamics, financial stability, and digital finance.

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