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Mark Danckwerts (Left), Head of Insurance at KPMG One Africa and Pierre Fourie, KPMG One Africa Head of Financial Services. They believe AI provides an opportunity as well as a risk to financial service providers in Africa as elsewhere.

Financial Services CEOs Double Down on AI, Resilience and Strategic Growth in 2026 in KPMG Global Outlook

Financial services leaders across Africa are entering 2026 with renewed confidence, placing artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, regulatory resilience and disciplined growth at the centre of their transformation agendas. This is according to
February 17, 2026
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A photo collage of Uganda's Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, Bank of Uganda Governor, Michael Atingi-Ego, and Absa Bank Uganda Managing Director, David Wandera.

Uganda Climbs to 3rd Position in Africa’s Financial Markets Rankings, Takes Lead across East Africa

Uganda has moved up to third position in Africa’s financial markets rankings, overtaking Nigeria and consolidating its position as the leading financial market in East Africa. According to the Absa Africa Financial
January 27, 2026
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A photo collage of Abdi Mohamed- Absa Bank Kenya CEO, Khalid Garousha- Senior Partner of A&O Shearman, Michael Katz- Chairman of ENSafrica. Bottom row: Kentaro Okuda- President and Group CEO of Nomura Holdings, Atsushi Katsuki- President and Group CEO of Asahi Group Holdings, Jane Karuku- the Group MD & CEO of EABL.

Absa, ENS Africa, A&O Shearman and Nomura Advise Asahi Holdings on USD 2.3bn Acquisition of 65% Stake in EABL

Asahi Group Holdings, the Japanese brewing and beverages giant, has picked Absa Bank Kenya PLC, ENS Africa, A&O Shearman and Nomura Holdings to advise on its USD 2.3 billion acquisition of a
December 18, 2025
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Absa Bank Uganda Managing Director, David Wandera, speaking at the launch of the bank’s reintroduced Custody Services, a milestone move to strengthen Uganda’s capital markets and empower institutional investors.

Absa Bank Uganda Reintroduces Custody Services to Boost Capital Markets

Absa Bank Uganda has reintroduced its custody services in a move that underscores the bank’s commitment to deepening Uganda’s capital markets. The development provides institutional investors with secure, efficient, and compliant solutions
October 7, 2025
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The Airtel Uganda Managing Director, Som Soumendra(L), handing over a check worth UGX 50.3 billion dividends to NSSF's Managing Director, Patrick Ayota.This significant payout follows NSSF’s strategic acquisition of shares in Airtel Uganda during the company’s initial public offering (IPO).

Airtel Uganda Pays UGX 50.3 billion Dividend to NSSF

Airtel Uganda, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, today presented a dividend cheque of UGX 50.3 billion to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). This significant payout follows NSSF’s strategic
June 20, 2025
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The Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) Chairperson and PostBank Managing Director, Julius Kakeeto and Moses Kaggwa, the Director of Economic Affairs at Uganda's Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

Uganda’s Banking Sector Gears Up to Support Ambitious USD500 bn GDP Growth Plan

The Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Ugandan government’s ambitious economic expansion strategy, which aims to grow the country’s GDP from USD 50 billion to USD 500
February 19, 2025
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