Bank of Uganda (BoU) is the Central Bank of the Republic of Uganda. The primary purpose of the Bank is to foster price stability and a sound financial system. Together with other institutions, it also plays a pivotal role as a center of excellence in upholding macroeconomic stability.

Standard Chartered Bank Uganda is the longest established international bank in the country; the first branch was opened in August 1912. We had 11 branches up to 1972 and retained only one branch during the turbulence of the 70s. In 1998 we acquired 4 branches of former Cooperative Bank in November 1999. Standard Chartered Bank Uganda today has a network of 11 branches in Kampala, Jinja, Mbale, Mbarara and Gulu. Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has 29 ATMs and over 600 staff.

Our mission is; “To be the best International Bank in Uganda, leading the way in the financial services sector.

Uganda Bankers Association made a constitution signed by all members and was formally registered with the Registrar of Companies in 2002. UBA is registered and operates as an NGO. UBA is recognized in law by BoU Statute of 1993 as a Body to assess and recommend licensed commercial banks to be admitted in the Clearing House.

Finance Trust Bank(FTB), a Tier 1 Financial Institution was granted an operating license on 11th November 2013 taking over the business of Uganda Finance Trust Limted (MDI). Finance Trust Bank was first registered as an NGO in 1984 as “Uganda Womens Finance and Credit Trust Limited” which later changed its name to “Uganda Women’s Finance Trust Limited” in 1997. On 12th October 2005, Uganda Women’s Finance Trust Limited Limited was licensd as a Microfinance Deposit taking Institution. The Bank offers a broad range of financial solutions, including loans, deposit accounts, money transfer services, utility bills collection and insurance services to small and medium income people companies, SMEs, institutions and net-worhty individuals. Finance Trust Bank is also active in trade and finance and treasury services. With its headquarters in Katwe, Finance Trust bank operates a network of 35 Branches, including one at Kalangala Islands. 70% of the bank’s branches are located in rural areas.

The overarching objective of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction. The Bank Group achieves this objective by: mobilizing and allocating resources for investment in RMCs; and providing policy advice and technical assistance to support development efforts.

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AMFIU is a National network of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and related organization spread throughout Uganda. By June 2020 AMFIU had 125 members. The association is an independent institution enjoying full legal status and complete autonomy in administrative and financial matters. AMFIU was created mainly for the purpose of having a common voice to lobby government to provide a favourable policy environment; share information and experience; and to link up and network with both local and international Microfinance actors.

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Bank of Baroda (U) Ltd started its operations on 18.12.1953 by opening its first branch at Kampala. Later on, it was incorporated as Subsidiary of Bank of Baroda-India with 49% shareholding of Govt. of Uganda. Under privatization move of Govt. of Uganda, Parent Bank- Bank of Baroda (India) became the sole owner by taking over 49% shareholding of Govt. of Uganda on 07.06.1999 and divested 20% shares to public in Sept. 2002.

Bank of Baroda (u) Ltd was the first Financial Institution in the country to list its shares at the Uganda Securities Exchange.

Cairo Bank Uganda Limited, formerly known as Cairo International Bank, is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is licensed by the Bank of Uganda, the central bank and national banking regulator. It is a subsidiary of Egypt-based banking group, Banque du Caire Group.

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dfcu Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance Company of Uganda Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC, each having a 25% stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term development projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then existing financial commercial lending institutions. dfcu Limited was incorporated under the Laws of Uganda on the 14th of May 1964, as a Private Limited Liability Company. In 1999, dfcu acquired Uganda Leasing Company which became dfcu Leasing, to provide direct asset based finance. Leasing is an alternative means of financing plant, equipment, machinery, commercial vehicles and business cars. In May 2000, dfcu acquired Gold Trust Bank which became dfcu Bank, thus ex

Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Limited, is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is licensed and supervised by the Bank of Uganda, the central bank and national banking regulator.

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FutureLink Technologies (FLT) is a Financial Technology and ICT Solutions Company, providing banking systems for SACCOs and Microfinance Institutions. Through our SAVINGS PLUS Core Banking system and MSACCO Mobile Banking switch, we enable SACCOS and MFIs serve thousands of clients anytime and anywhere, leading to membership and customer retention. They are able to recruit and serve more customers, mobilise more savings, and make additional income from Transaction revenues. Our shared managed Network infrastructure enables our clients to save 90% of Inter-branch connectivity costs contributing to profitability. As HP, CISCO, Microsoft and DELL Preferred Partners, we also supply and support leading IT brand Products with Manufacturer’s warranty. Our fast delivery mechanism ensures that our clients do get value for Money. In offering efficient after sales support, we ensure that our NGO, bank and corporate organisation clients get Value for Money from technology.

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Mercantile Credit Bank Limited (MCBL), commonly referred to as Mercantile Credit Bank, is a Ugandan tier II financial institution licensed by the Bank of Uganda, the national banking regulator.

MCBL is classified as "credit institution", by the Bank of Uganda, the country's central bank. MCBL is one of only four institutions in this class of financial service providers in the country, the others being Brac Uganda Bank Limited and PostBank Uganda.

PEARL is a company limited by shares. PEARL stands for "Promotion of Economic transformation And Realization of sustainable Livelihood". PEARL is a micro-finance institution in Uganda and is an active member of the Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU) and AMFIU rates it in category A in terms of its operations, portfolio size and quality, outreach, operational/financial sustainability and other key aspects. Our mission is to become the leading microfinance institution for rural Ugandans; while our vision is all economic active population of Uganda accessing financial services "The long-term objective is to convert Pearl Microfinance into a depository institution and to transform it into one of the preeminent banking services providers in Uganda. PEARL offers tailored loans that are suited to the needs of ordinary Ugandans, particularly the small entrepreneurs who reside in the rural and urban areas. Our mix of products includes group loans, individual loans, asset

Pride Microfinance Ltd (MDI) (Pride) is a Microfinance Deposit- taking institution (MDI) regulated and supervised by Bank of Uganda (BoU) under the MDI Act, 2003 and MDI Regulations, 2004. From inception, Pride has grown to become the leading MDI in Uganda, providing innovative financial solutions to the economically vulnerable people. Pride serves its customers through 31 networked branches spread across the country and 4 contact offices. As at end of December 2013, Pride had 373,667 customers and 585 staff.

RYDA was founded to promote the position of the poor disadvantaged people through assisting them to increase their socio-economic independence. The organisation pays special attention to the youth, women and disadvantaged rural-urban children. RYDA's principal mission is to empower people by equipping them with information skills, and providing them with the opportunities that enhance and strengthen their potential to influence their own development. RYDA runs programmes in Training, Social and Educational Training and Social Work. Within these programmes, health, income generation workshops and seminars, food, security, water and sanitation, among other activities, are addressed. RYDA boasts of its novel approach towards developmental problems, where participation of the people in deciding and influencing their development is central.

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Summit Capital, is a Ugandan based consulting and brokerage company that specializes in facilitating financial models to support business and development projects in Africa, through working with various financial houses and lenders.

It was established in 1973 under the name Libyan Arab Uganda Bank for Foreign Trade and Development
Tropical Bank Limited is jointly owned by the Governments of the Republic of Uganda 0.03% and the Libyan Foreign Bank (LFB) 99.97% of Paid-up Capital.

Reasons for Existence

To provide professional and personalized commercial banking services to various sectors of the economy including financial support to Parastatals, Corporates, Small and Medium Enterprises, Individuals, and Non-Governmental Organisations

UGAFODE Microfinance Limited was incorporated in 1994 as a Non – Governmental Organization under the name of Uganda Agency for Development Limited (UGAFODE); an NGO at the time to provide primary affordable financial services to its customers. In September 2010, UGAFODE Microfinance Limited was incorporated as a Company Limited by shares in preparation to transform into an MDI with expanded shareholding from local investors with Uganda Agency for Development Limited (UGAFODE) transferring all its assets and liabilities to the new company. UGAFODE Microfinance Limited is now a regulated Financial Institution and was licensed by the Central Bank of Uganda to provide focused quality financial services and a wide array of Quality Financial Products to its clients in the urban, peri-urban and rural areas of Uganda to meet the ever-changing needs of its clients. UGAFODE’s operations are backed up by a strong shareholding muscle that guarantees assurance of business continuity as wel

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The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects.