Kigali International Financial Centre

The Friday Learning Session with Nick Barigye, CEO of Rwanda Finance Ltd, provided valuable insights into Rwanda’s growing role in the global financial landscape. We explored how the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) is positioning Rwanda as a key international financial hub. The session highlighted investment opportunities, the country’s business-friendly policies, and the importance of attracting international capital. Among the key points discussed was how Vanguard Economics is contributing to the ongoing efforts. It was a great opportunity to learn about Rwanda Finance Ltd's pivotal role in shaping Rwanda’s future as a global financial destination. #Finance #KIFC #Rwanda #Investing #EconomicGrowth #VanguardEconomics Kigali International Financial Centre

📈🎉 Kigali continues to rise in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI)! We are pleased to share that Kigali has solidified its position among leading financial hubs in Africa, achieving key milestones in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 37) rankings: ✅ 2nd International Financial Centre in Sub-Saharan Africa and 3rd in Africa. ✅ Among the Top 5 financial centres to become more significant in the near future. ✅ Now classified as an International Specialist IFC, with emerging expertise in niche areas of investment, banking and professional services. ✅ A rising fintech hub, maintaining its position as the 2nd in Africa in the fintech rating, behind Mauritius. 📢 Have your say in shaping Kigali’s future ranking among leading global financial centres by filling out this questionnaire. Complete the survey now: https://lnkd.in/gJVday6 🔍 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dbhwDDer Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning | Ministry of ICT & Innovation, Rwanda | Rwanda Development Board (RDB) | City of Kigali | National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) | Rwanda Bankers' Association | ASSAR RWANDA | Capital Market Authority Rwanda | Rwanda Bar Association | Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Rwanda

“Fintech is the most-funded thing in Africa from venture capital globally, and it will be the most-funded thing for the next 15 to 20 years because payments infrastructure is so broken across the continent,” Nala founder Benjamin Fernandes commented in an interview on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali. #IFF2025. Read the full article https://lnkd.in/djDXWzCi

We are excited to host Nick Barigye, CEO of Rwanda Finance Ltd, for today’s Friday Learning Session. We look forward to gaining valuable insights from his expertise and engaging in an informative discussion. Kigali International Financial Centre

As Africa’s digital payments infrastructure evolves, two Singapore-based fintech firms are expanding their footprint on the continent. Liquid Group, a global digital payment solutions provider, partners with banks in Rwanda and Ghana to facilitate cross-border trade payments between Asia and Africa. “We essentially use Rwanda to cover our East Africa outreach and Ghana to cover West Africa,” said Jeremy Tan, founder and CEO of Liquid Group.   Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dm3t9VJs

An inspiring interaction with KIFC team has provided Harvard Kennedy School students with the opportunity to learn about Rwanda's ambitions to become a leading financial services hub in Africa. Through engaging discussions last week, they explored opportunities for collaboration in shaping Africa’s financial future.

A delegation of students from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management recently learned about Rwanda’s ambition to become a leading financial services hub in Africa. During their visit last week, they met with the KIFC team, engaging in insightful discussions about KIFC’s pivotal role in driving this vision. The meeting highlighted various collaboration opportunities and deepened their understanding of how KIFC is shaping Africa’s financial landscape.

🚀 Now Streaming! The pilot episode of the Fired Up for Finance podcast is officially live! 🔥 🎧 Search “Fired Up for Finance” on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, follow and listen to gain insights into the evolving financial landscape. #FiredUp4Finance

Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have engaged in discussions to explore KIFC’s role as a gateway for supporting Afreximbank’s investment ambitions in Rwanda and the wider region. During a recent courtesy visit, Afreximbank’s Regional Director for East Africa, Kudakwashe MATEREKE, and his delegation met with our CEO, Nick Barigye, to discuss potential collaboration opportunities.

🚀 Big News! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the “Fired Up For Finance” podcast, KIFC's new monthly podcast!🎙 The pilot episode, featuring our CEO Nick Barigye, titled “Building a Global Financial Hub: The KIFC Story” drops this Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Tune in as we discuss Rwanda’s ambitious journey to become a global financial hub. 🎧 Search “Fired Up for Finance” on Spotify & Apple Podcasts to follow and listen. #FiredUp4Finance Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning