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Bank of Uganda Approves Finance Trust Bank’s Application to Downgrade to a Credit Institution

Paul MurungiBanking & Financial Services The Big StoryJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has approved the transition of Finance Trust Bank Limited from a Tier I commercial banking licence to a Tier II credit institution licence, marking the latest adjustment within Uganda’s regulated financial services sector. In a public notice issued on January 29, 2026, the central bank informed the general public that Finance Trust Bank has been authorised to change its licence status, with the new Tier II licence taking effect on April 1, 2026. BoU said the bank has been granted a three month transition period running from January 1 to March 31, 2026, during which…

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Robin Bairstow on Growth, Stability, and the SME Push at I&M Bank Uganda

Paul MurungiThe Big StoryAugust 16, 2025August 17, 2025

With retail and SME lending delivering double-digit growth and a major digital overhaul complete, Robin Bairstow, CEO of I&M Bank Uganda, is steering the bank into its next growth phase….

OPINION: The Imperative of Information and Cyber Security in the Digital Age

Sanjay RughaniThe Big Story Thought LeadershipMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025

In an era where digital technology has become the backbone of modern business operations, the importance of Information and Cyber Security (ICS) cannot be overstated. As Uganda’s financial sector embraces…

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