Central Bank mobilizes GHS 1.43bn from short-term debt security

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has successfully garnered a substantial GHS 1.43 billion through the issuance of its own bills, aptly designated as Bank of Ghana (BoG) bills.

Conducted on December 13, 2023, the auction featured the 56-day maturity bill, strategically employed by the Central Bank to address short-term financing requirements and directly contribute to government funding.

Details regarding the magnitude of bids from commercial banks, and asset management firms remain undisclosed. The absence of comprehensive information regarding total bids and the attainment of the Central Bank’s targeted issuance introduces an element of uncertainty into the aftermath of the auction.

However, the auction results report does reveal a noteworthy aspect—the bills were auctioned at a discernible interest rate of 29.9 percent.

Functioning as a linchpin within Open Market Operations (OMO), the Central Bank bill stands as a pivotal monetary policy instrument, furnishing the BoG with the means to meticulously regulate money supply. Tailored to manage liquidity dynamics within the Ghanaian banking system, these short-term securities are offered through primary auctions.

The assigned interest rate to the Central Bank bill assumes paramount significance, wielding substantial influence over the broader monetary policy stance. With fixed maturity periods ranging from 14 to 182 days, the Central Bank bill emerges as a versatile instrument, enabling the BoG to deftly navigate and shape the contours of Ghana’s monetary landscape.