This festive season, Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) reminded customers that banking can still feel human, warm, and personal, as it concluded its Christmas campaign dubbed “Pearl Santa.” The campaign culminated in courtesy visits to key media houses including Nation Media, Vision Group and Next Media, in appreciation of their continued support in shaping and amplifying the Pearl Bank story, particularly during the Bank’s transition from PostBank to Pearl Bank. The Christmas season is traditionally marked by togetherness, joy and shared moments with family and friends, and Pearl Bank aligned its festive engagement to reflect this spirit. Through surprise visits,…
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Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda), has launched a festive campaign dubbed “Pearl Santa”, an initiative to celebrate its customers across select branches countrywide with surprise visits from Pearl Santa, who will share the joy of the Christmas spirit. The festive holiday is always characterized with merry making and the spirit of coming together with friends and family as they gear up for the Christmas holidays. Priscilla Akora, the Head of Marketing and Communications at Pearl Bank said, “This festive season, we wanted to celebrate our customers in a way that is personal and meaningful. Inviting our very own Pearl Santa…
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Appointed in June 2020, Peter Ssenyange is the Chief Financial Officer at Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda Limited), and is part of the leadership team that is transforming the bank into a value driver in the Ugandan economy. Under his leadership, the bank has achieved sustainability certification, won the Sustainability Award, and he was named CFO of the Year for his role in redefining sustainable finance and corporate governance in Uganda at the CFO Awards 2025, an initiative launched by Deloitte Uganda and ACCA Uganda. The awards highlight the critical role played by finance professionals in driving financial stewardship, strategic…
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Pearl Bank’s transition from PostBank marks the culmination of a five-year transformation journey—one that has modernised its operations, expanded its national footprint, and positioned the institution as a digital-first champion of financial inclusion in Uganda, as the CEO East Africa Magazine, Muhereza Kyamutetera, writes. The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has applauded Pearl Bank Uganda Limited for its seamless transition from PostBank, following a courtesy visit by Managing Director & CEO Julius Kakeeto to Governor Dr Michael Atingi-Ego. The courtesy meeting at BoU featured a symbolic handover of Pearl Bank’s operating license—originally issued earlier on 10th September 2025—marking yet another key…
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The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has issued an operating license to Pearl Bank Uganda Limited, which formerly operated as PostBank Uganda, paving the way for the institution to commence business under its new name and identity. The license was handed to the Bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Julius Kakeeto, by the Bank of Uganda Governor, Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, a symbolic phase in the Bank’s rebrand journey, signifying its official crossover from PostBank to its current designation, Pearl Bank Uganda Limited. The regulatory approval to rebrand to Pearl Bank follows the Bank’s five-year transformation strategy and its earlier elevation to a Tier…
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PostBank Uganda’s Chief Financial Officer, Peter Ssenyange wins big at the just concluded annual Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards which seek to celebrate exceptional leaders in the finance industry, as…
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Uganda and Deloitte Uganda last evening hosted the 9th Edition of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards at the Kampala Serena Hotel, celebrating…
Uganda’s agent banking industry has entered a new phase with latest data from Bank of Uganda painting a picture of a sector in full bloom. As of June 2025, the…
PostBank, which is rebranding to Pearl Bank, has announced a 13-year strategic partnership with Agence Française de Dévelopement (AFD), France’s public development bank, to support sustainable agricultural financing. Formalized today…
Postbank, which is rebranding to Pearl Bank Uganda, has been awarded the prestigious Sustainability Certification by the European Organization for Sustainable Development (EOSD), demonstrating the Bank’s efforts and commitment to champion sustainable initiatives that are aligned with its overall strategy and purpose of fostering prosperity for Ugandans. The certificate handover event in Germany was on 25th September 2025. Based in Germany, EOSD is a globally recognized leader in advancing sustainable development across sectors. The organization is dedicated to developing strategies, programs, and initiatives that embed sustainable growth and responsible practices particularly in the financial sector. EOSD has worked with institutions…
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