Every time the Uganda shilling approaches a round figure exchange rate threshold against the United States dollar, tongues begin wagging. Currently, the shilling is flirting with the UGX4000 mark and …
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Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Launches International Banking
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda unveiled its latest offering, International Banking (IB), during a milestone event this week. This launch marks a significant move for the bank as it extends its …
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Gloria Kyarisiima was one of the winners of the 6th season of dfcu Bank’s Rising Woman Initiative. She is the founder of GBK Super Cleaning & General Services Ltd, a …
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In the escalating battle against cybercrime, the financial toll is becoming alarmingly clear. In 2023 alone, a staggering shs1.5 billion was siphoned away in a series of devastating cyber-attacks, the …
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Prof. Sachs is a world-renowned Professor of economics and a global leader in sustainable development, currently serving as the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University.
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The Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development has revised the budget estimates for the financial year 2024/25 upwards from 52.7 trillion shillings to 53.3 trillion shillings.
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Can Uganda’s Competition Act 2023 propel fairness, innovation, and consumer protection?
Uganda has been engaged in discussions about a law addressing competition since 2004. However, this process underwent continuous revision. On May 25, 2023, Uganda passed the Competition and Consumer Protection …
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Ugandan innovators can gain in proposed switch to circular economy
One of the most annoying things for a pedestrian is to have someone in a vehicle chuck out an empty plastic bottle that lands at their feet. Frequently, the culprit …
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On February 23, 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced a list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly referred to as the “grey list.” These jurisdictions are actively collaborating …
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global body mandated to lead action to counter threats of abuse of the financial system by criminals and terrorists has today Friday, February …