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HERE FOR GOOD: Standard Chartered Bank CEO, Albert Saltson talks building world-class products and going the extra mile as the Bank’s Customer Service Month gets underway

by Muhereza KyamuteteraFinance Industry & Analysis The Big StoryOctober 13, 2021October 13, 2021

Standard Chartered Bank has declared this October as the customer service month- What is the genesis of this initiative and why dedicate such a long period, where most businesses usually…

October 1 – October 8, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

by CEO ReporterFinance Industry & AnalysisOctober 8, 2021October 8, 2021

The local currency was up against elevated demand, trading weaker touching a key level of 3550 with the bearish mode likely to linger on. In the fixed income, yields on…

September 24 – October 1, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

by CEO ReporterFinance Industry & Analysis News & AnalysisOctober 1, 2021October 1, 2021

It was a sideways drift for the Uganda shilling with forces of supply and demand in the market nearly equal. Trading held in the range of 3525/35 In the fixed…

September 17 – September 24, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

by CEO ReporterFinance Industry & AnalysisSeptember 24, 2021September 24, 2021

The local currency marginally pulled back, largely driven by interbank market activity while demand from other sectors of the economy remained dull. Trading was in the range of 3520/30 In…

September 3 – September 10, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

by CEO ReporterFinance Industry & AnalysisSeptember 10, 2021September 10, 2021

The local currency underwent a lite volatile spin mainly driven by interbank short covering and some importer demand. Trading held in the range of 3515/30. In fixed income space, government…

August 27 – September 3, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

by CEO ReporterFinance Industry & AnalysisSeptember 3, 2021September 3, 2021

The shilling gained boost along with other risk sensitive currencies as investor confidence remained high on account of global markets remaining largely flat as the US Federal Reserve is seen…

Finance PS Ggoobi vows to end corruption in the Public Sector

by CEO ReporterFinance News & AnalysisSeptember 3, 2021September 3, 2021

The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ramathan Ggoobi has vowed to fight corruption in the public Sector. Goobi made the remarks in his keynote…

Q&A: PostBank’s mission to be the most financially inclusive financial services provider for agriculture and MSMEs is on course and unstoppable

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany News Finance The Big StoryAugust 30, 2021August 30, 2021

PostBank in 2020 posted a better-than-expected performance, especially considering the impact of the pandemic on the economy. We have now crossed the first half of 2021, into the second half—…

August 20 – August 27, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

by CEO ReporterFinance Industry & AnalysisAugust 27, 2021August 27, 2021

The local currency traded unchanged, underpinned by seasonal month end flows that improved supply conditions amid sluggish demand. The currency held in the range of 3530/40. In the regional markets,…

Are you in agriculture and manufacturing and need affordable funding? Did you know that you can get up to UGX2 bn at 13% from PostBank?

by Muhereza KyamuteteraFinance Industry & Analysis The Big StoryAugust 26, 2021August 26, 2021

Agriculture and manufacturing are the second and third biggest sectors in Uganda, after services, contributing 23.7% and 27.4% respectively, after services (41.5%). Regardless, when it comes to private sector credit…

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Climate change and monetary policy: A tough conversation with African central bankers

Stanbic Bank rolls out new Campaign to ease credit access for women and youth

Uganda’s oil projects hit by delays, funding shortfalls – Auditor General says

Tough times for Uganda as President Trump suspends US foreign aid for three months, cuts WHO and climate funding

I&M Bank partners with A Pass for maiden concert and celebration of 10-year music journey