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Ghana and China Pilot Direct Cross-Currency Payment System

5 reports, 3 independent Updated Oct 12
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What happened

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The Bank of Ghana approved a pilot program for direct cross-currency settlement between Ghana and China, involving Ghana Commercial Bank and Stanbic Bank. This initiative aims to eliminate the use of third-party currency settlements in transactions between Ghanaian traders and Chinese suppliers. Johnson Pandit Asiama, governor of the Bank of Ghana, stated this structural shift is necessary to enhance bilateral trade.

From english.news.cn

Why it matters

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The new payment path allows Ghanaian traders to better leverage the zero-tariff policy offered by the Chinese government to 53 African countries. Furthermore, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng previously indicated China's willingness to deepen cooperation with Ghana in sectors such as mining and green energy.

The Bank of Ghana operates within the Ghanaian economy.

From english.news.cn, bignewsnetwork.com

Who's involved

  • ChinaStrategic trading partner engaging in trade and investment discussions with Ghana.
  • Bank of GhanaCentral bank of Ghana overseeing the implementation of the cross-currency settlement path.
  • GhanaWest African country implementing measures to enhance trade with China.
  • GCB BankGhana's largest indigenous bank participating in the direct cross-currency settlement pilot.
  • Johnson Pandit AsiamaGovernor of the Bank of Ghana who announced the initiative.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • GhanaSpeculative

    Ghana might see an enhanced role for the Ghana cedi in bilateral trade with China.

  • GCB BankSpeculative

    Ghana Commercial Bank could see increased trade volume due to the direct cross-currency settlement path.

  • ChinaSpeculative

    China might increase investment in Ghana's mining and green energy sectors.

  • AfricaSpeculative

    Africa could benefit from increased strategic cooperation and foreign direct investment.

Possible ripples

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How it developed

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  1. BoG engages with China on mutual interests; Stanbic Bank pilots direct payment for Chinese imports.1 source
  2. High-level Chinese officials met with Ghanaian counterparts at UNGA to discuss deepening trade ties.1 source

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