Bank mergers in Ghana could harm customers, new study warns.
The study looked at how concentrated Ghana's banking industry is and what might happen if banks merge due to new rules. They found that the industry has been competitive for the past eight years with no signs of concentration. If four or fewer banks merge, it won't change much. But if five or more merge, it could lead to high concentration, which is bad for customers. The researchers suggest that it's better to allow smaller mergers to meet the new rules.