Officials from Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services during graduation The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Graduation Ceremony on June 27, 2024, at the Mestil Hotel Kampala. The event was a significant milestone, celebrating the achievements of students and
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I&M Bank Uganda CEO, Robin Bairstow In April 2021, Uganda’s Orient Bank shareholders approved a majority acquisition and merger with Kenyan-headquartered I&M Group Plc, fulfilling I&M's vision as East Africa's financial partner for growth. This strategic move was preceded by Bank of Uganda's 2011 regulations mandating diversified ownership in financial
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Joan Kaagaza, the Sector Head of Manufacturing at dfcu Bank As dfcu Bank celebrates 60 years of transforming lives and businesses in Uganda, the bank’s commitment to creating a positive impact remains unwavering. dfcu recently announced its Sector Specialisation strategy, aimed at serving the unique needs of their wide client base.
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Ketan Morjaria is the founder of Orient Bank and a continuing shareholder at I&M Bnak As I&M Bank Uganda commemorates its 50th anniversary on June 28th, Non-Executive Director Ketan Morjaria celebrates the bank's impressive evolution, highlighting some of the milestones that have positioned it as an esteemed and dynamic entity in the
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Hellen Kanobere Musubika, the Housing Finance Bank Uganda Manager for Diaspora and High Net Worth During a webinar held on June 15th that focused on exploring investment opportunities and home ownership by Ugandans in the diaspora, Hellen Kanobere Musubika, the Housing Finance Bank Uganda Manager for Diaspora and High Net
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Madina Nalubiri, Ag. Senior Manager - Pinnacle Banking at dfcu Bank In today’s fast paced world, financial stability and achieving one’s goals go hand in hand. Every now and again, we need an extra boost, and personal loans can be a powerful financial tool when used wisely. In this article,
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President Museveni delivering the State of the Nation Address at Kololo Independence Grounds/ Parliament photo President Yoweri Museveni has decried the high interest rates charged by financial institutions, noting that he has directed the Ministry of Finance to cap interest rates charged by money lenders. Giving his State of the-Nation
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Joseph Kiyimba, the man behind Ambiance Group of Companies In Uganda's vibrant business scene, enduring partnerships often signify a robust bond and mutual reliance. Joseph Kiyimba, the man behind Ambiance Group of Companies, widely known for his streak of Ambiance nightclubs, strongly identifies with this concept. As a long-term banker
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A pie chart showing banks with largest and smallest assets Total assets for Uganda’s 25 banks increased by 342% to Shs49.51 trillion in 2023, up from Shs45.45 trillion recorded in 2022, Business Focus exclusively reports. According to results exclusively analyzed by Business Focus, the top 10 banks control 80.98% of
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L-R: UBA CEOWilbrod Owor, aBi CEO Mona Muguma, Deputy Governor Atingi-Ego and UBA Chairman Julius Kakeeto after launching the ESG Framework The banking industry has launched an Environmental, Social and Governance -ESG Framework, a step towards making sustainability operations mandatory. The ESG is a set of aspects, including environmental issues, social issues
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