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    Sanjay Rughani faces his defining test as Standard Chartered Uganda exits retail banking: turning a leaner, corporate-focused strategy into sustainable profits, disciplined returns, and lasting relevance in a tougher market.

    Sanjay Rughani and the Test of a Leaner Standard Chartered Bank

    Jeff WintersThe Big StoryFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 2026

    Last week’s signing between the Government of Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank offered a reminder of the institution’s enduring strength. The €641.1 million (UGX 2.75 trillion) financing package, covering power…

    Innovative Interventions Ensuring Cross-border Banking keeps pace with growing trade and travel across East Africa

    Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026

    Cross-border banking is an important feature of the global financial system. This explains why banks are expanding beyond their home countries, to follow and accommodate customers, be able to finance…

    StanChart Names Nigerian Banker Dalu Ajene as its New Africa CEO Replacing Kenya’s Kariuki Ngari

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryJanuary 22, 2026January 22, 2026

    Standard Chartered Bank has announced a series of top leadership changes across its African operations, naming Nigerian banker Dalu Ajene as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Africa.  The…

    dfcu Bank Champions Inclusive Trade at Breaking Barriers to Trade 2025 Conference  

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsJuly 29, 2025July 30, 2025

    dfcu Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Africa’s trade landscape through inclusive financial solutions, policy advocacy, and ecosystem partnerships. Speaking as a keynote speaker at the high-level gathering, Annette…

    dfcu Bank unveils Business Loans campaign with financing solutions for entrepreneurs

    Paul MurungiCompany NewsAugust 22, 2024August 22, 2024

    dfcu Bank, a cornerstone of Uganda’s financial landscape with a 60-year legacy rooted in development finance, has launched its latest business lending campaign aimed at empowering small and medium enterprises…

    Standard Chartered Bank supports World Trade Board’s plan to empower SMEs through trade and finance

    CEO ReporterBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsThe Big StoryApril 22, 2023April 22, 2023

    Standard Chartered Bank has contributed to the World Trade Board’s new plan to drive greater access to trade finance for MSMEs, the Financial Inclusion in Trade Roadmap. Launched on the…

    Kampala law firm, Cymbell Advocates partners with London-based Rexton Capital Partners to offer unsecured Trade Finance facilities in Uganda

    Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryDecember 24, 2020December 24, 2020

    International trade has been recognized as Africa’s answer to overcome the disadvantages of the continent’s relatively small economies. Unfortunately, such trade is hampered by various factors, key among which is…

    Leverage on Trade finance solutions to grow your business

    CEO ReporterThought LeadershipDecember 22, 2020December 22, 2020

    By Michael Jjingo “The goal of a successful trader is to make the best trades. Money is secondary”, Alexander Elder. Trade Finance is the financing of goods or services in…

    dfcu Bank offers contractors up to UGX500m in unsecured bid-bonds

    CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsOctober 19, 2020October 19, 2020

    As part of its continued efforts to support businesses amidst numerous challenges presented by the impact of COVID-19, dfcu Bank is offering unsecured bid bonds of up to UGX 500,000,000…

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