International Association for Strategy Professionals’ Post

Great opportunity to learn and network with global strategy experts, or upskill your strategy organization - whether you are U.S.-based or international. Check out the agenda and register here: https://lnkd.in/d7-2teyp. International Association for Strategy Professionals #continuouslearning #strategyprofessionals #strategymanagement

This is commendable work not only from FIA but all the other stakeholders. However going foward it is hoped that strategies are put in place to enable the country fare well in subsequent assessments and not ever get back into this fire fighting mode of the past few years. These assessments are periodical and countries should implement FATF recommendations well ahead of time rather than wait for last minute attempts to fix the issues in the recommendations. 

Following rigorous legal and regulatory reforms, and several institutional actions, Uganda is off the FTAF grey list. This is a step towards transparency to combat illicit financing, easier access to global financial markets and investor confidence. #GreyList Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSD Uganda) Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services Uganda Financial Intelligence Authority @unaaorg #illicitfinancing

ADA supported the development of the Cambodian microfinance sector via a partnership with the microfinance umbrella organisation Cambodian Microfinance Association (CMA) from 2008 to 2022. While the partnership with ADA initially aimed at rendering the association more professional, the partnership later focused on promoting more responsible, transparent and client-centric practices at national level. Read about ADA’s lessons learnt from promoting sustainable and responsible finance in Cambodia: https://lnkd.in/e3mRt-ck #cambodia #inclusivefinance #developmentproject #sustainablefinance

The Managing Director of the ADB - Agricultural Development Bank Ghana, Alhaji Alhassan Yakubu-Tali, has underscored the critical importance of accelerating financial inclusion through digitalisation to bring financial services to the unbanked and underbanked population across the country. Read on: https://lnkd.in/dej-vvti #BFTOnline #EconomicNews #FinancialNews #BusinessNews

Alongside Tetteh Ayitevie , Arthur Mukembo and Jonan Kisakye ACII ACSI I’m pleased to have been part of this recent roundtable discussion on fostering digital financial inclusion beyond payments, with a lens on insurance. This event was a collaborative effort between the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda ,the UGANDA INSURERS ASSOCIATION , the Bank of Uganda and United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) . #Financialinclusion #Insurtech #Digitalfinance #embeddedfinance

ADGM and Kigali International Financial Centre, a financial centre that aims to transform Rwanda into a leading financial destination for investors seeking opportunities across the African continent, have signed a strategic MoU, establishing a robust framework for collaboration between the two financial centres. This partnership aims to foster cooperation in various areas, such as promotion, international development, mutual recognition, capacity building, skills development, sustainable finance and Islamic finance. This move reinforces ADGM's dedication to innovation and inclusivity and paves the way for unprecedented opportunities for significant economic progress. Learn more here! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d5KxNmwJ #ADGM #KIFC #Rwanda #MoU #Finance #SustainableFinance #IslamicFinance #Economy 

My interview with Mark Mikwamba, CFA, Managing Director, Old Mutual Investment Group Malawi 👇🏾👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/e7SKXzWT Disclaimer: Capital at risk. #Malawi #Malawianequities #Malawianstocks #Africanequities #Africanstocks Capital Markets Africa

What's next for Uganda? 🇺🇬 On February 23, 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced that Uganda has successfully implemented its action plan and has been removed from the list of countries under increased monitoring (grey list). What does this development signify for Uganda, and what lies ahead? Discover further insights from our legal experts below. #PKFinsights #Uganda #Financialreporting

EFC Uganda, a financial institution that has been in operation for almost 12 years, was forced to close down due to accumulated losses and shareholder fatigue. Despite receiving 3 capital injections in 6 years, the institution was unable to meet the new BoU Capital requirements. Sensing trouble ahead, senior executives started jumping ship. With a BoU-sanctioned recapitalisation deadline looming and no more capital infusion in sight, the institution was headed towards failure. Learn more from our facts and figures analysis on the link below. https://lnkd.in/ddWvJsa4