Bank of Uganda
Uganda launches early retirement scheme
Two-hundred and fifty employees at the Bank of Uganda have retired as the retirement age is reduced to 55 years old
Uganada’s Tumusiime-Mutebile on reforming debt markets
Bank of Uganda governor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile calls for greater participation of brokers in debt markets
Uganda’s Kasekende on benefits of African cooperation
Bank of Uganda deputy governor Louis Kasekende says stronger cooperation in African region will enable countries to exploit growth opportunities
Credit information could be misused, says Uganda’s Tumusiime-Mutebile
Bank of Uganda governor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile calls for law on credit data protection
Uganda’s Tumusiime-Mutebile on driving investment growth
Bank of Uganda governor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile says capital market deepening and responsive regulation key to expanding country’s investment potential
Faulty paper halts note production at De La Rue
Banknote printer De La Rue suspends production at its Hampshire plant owing to paper fault; shares plummet on company statement that 2010 production and sales will be affected
Uganda ready to shore up currency, says deputy
Bank of Uganda deputy governor Louis Kasekende calms markets with pledge to stabilise currency as security concerns grow after weekend bombings
Uganda gives banknotes a facelift
Bank of Uganda introduces a new denomination and upgrades five existing bills with new security feature, Tumusiime-Mutebile emphasises that the issue is not politically motivated
Uganda’s Kaskende: help us prepare for reform
Bank of Uganda deputy says firms must pave way for change with new reporting standards
Bank of Uganda – Financial Stability Report
Ugandan central bank publishes inaugural report detailing the health of the financial sector and documenting policy moves taken to combat the crisis
Uganda’s Tumusiime-Mutebile on media relationships
Bank of Uganda’s Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile says effective communication with the public is crucial for central bank’s work
America can learn from us: Uganda’s Tumusiime-Mutebile
Bank of Uganda’s governor says risk-based supervision saved the country’s banks; reinforces the importance of open-market principles for the economy
New law will allow Islamic banks – Uganda governor
Bank of Uganda’s Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile says the financial institution act will be amended to allow Islamic banking
First consultations held on currency for East Africa
Bank of Tanzania hosts first meetings on plans for East African Monetary Union
Ugandan auditor made acting deputy
Patrick Byabakama Kaberenge replaces David Opiokello
Uganda's Tumusiime-Mutebile: more aid needed
Multilateral institutions could assist African economies by providing balance of payments support as well as structural adjustment loans for countries dependent on primary commodity exports, said Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, the governor of the Bank of…
Uganda's finance sector strong - Mutebile
Uganda's financial system is robust, healthy and its exposure to the crisis-related credit is very limited, said Emmanuel Mutebile, the governor of the Bank of Uganda.
US downturn's impact limited in East Africa
An economic slowdown in the United States would have ramifications for East Africa but many factors can limit its impact, says Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, the governor of the Bank of Uganda.
Ugandan governor plans for integrated east African
Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, the governor of the Bank of Uganda, said that stability in the financial and foreign exchange markets is needed for east African states to successfully integrate their financial markets.
Opiokello on Uganda and Basel II
David Opiokello, the deputy governor of the Bank of Uganda, said "The key element that countries should consider before moving on to Basel II is whether a good baseline supervisory system is in place," in a speech delivered on 3 July in Kampala.
BOU gets tough on forex flow
Foreign exchange bureau operators in Uganda have been issued with new guidelines on how to tackle money laundering, according to All Africa News. This focus on forex operators is part of the Uganda Bankers Association's 'Know Your Customer' (KYC)…
Uganda c bank declared 'least corrupt' institution
The Bank of Uganda, the country's central bank, has been declared the most honest and least corrupt institution in Uganda in a report from the Inspector General of Government, according to a report in The Monitor
Bank of Uganda head rebuffs banking crisis rumour
UGANDA - Bank of Uganda Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile has firmly quashed rumours that the banking sector might again be in crisis.
Uganda's Mutebile shuffles central bank staff
UGANDA - The governor of the Bank of Uganda Emmanuel Tumisiime Mutebile has made changes to the staff at the central bank.