Joseph Obeng
Joseph Obeng is the President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), representing the interests of traders across the country. Recently, he commended the steady appreciation of the Ghana cedi, noting that it has boosted business confidence and provided relief to the economy. Obeng advocates for continued efforts in foreign exchange management and fiscal discipline, recognizing these as essential for economic recovery and enhanced competitiveness in the market.
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Mr Joseph Obeng is a member of the Council overseeing the peer review process.
President Mahama swears in APRM governing council ahead of peer review
Ghana· 2026-02-10
Joseph Obeng is the President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations.
High lending rates era over - Governor to financial institutionsGhana· 2025-08-06
GUTA President Dr Joseph Obeng expressed optimism that the policy rate would be reduced to offer relief to businesses.
Calls grow for BoG to slash interest rateGhana· 2025-07-29
Joseph Obeng is the President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations and participated in the Monetary Policy Committee meeting.
Governor explains economic gains - Graphic OnlineGhana· 2025-05-22
The President of GUTA, Joseph Obeng, expressed hope that the managers of the economy would continue to implement sound policies to sustain the factors supporting the cedi to strengthen.
Prices of goods to drop within 60 days - Trade Minister assuresGhana· 2025-05-15
Joseph Obeng is the President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) and highlighted the positive effects of the cedi's appreciation on business confidence.
Cedi's appreciation against dollar: Price reduction will take time - Prof. Gatsi, GNCCI, AGI call for sustainabilityGhana· 2025-05-13
Dr. Joseph Obeng, President of GUTA, urged traders to reflect currency gains in their pricing.
Cedi gains: GUTA urges traders to drop prices and ease pressure on consumersGhana· 2025-05-12