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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 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

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 transmission, strategic
February 9, 2026
In East Africa, the biggest enabler of cross-border banking has been the ease of regional movement, as borders are open for member citizens under the EAC Common Market Protocol on free movement.

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

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 cross border
January 30, 2026
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dfcu Bank’s Chief Retail Banking Officer, Annette Kiconco receives a certificate of appreciation from Baroness Verma, Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom at the Breaking Barriers to Trade 2025 Conference.

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

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 Kiconco, dfcu
July 29, 2025
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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.

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

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 27th of
April 22, 2023
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International shipping containers at Mombasa Port, in Kenya. The partnership between Cymbell Advocates and London's Rexton Capital, promises to ease international trade as well local contracting by making available such key trade facilities as Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Bid/Tender Bonds, Comfort Letters, and Proof of Funds at affordable rates

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

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 Access to
December 24, 2020
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