Bank of Uganda
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.
Ugandan central bank plans for Shs50,000 note
UGANDA - As Bank of Uganda plans to release the Shs 50,000, it's warning that people should not ask for the large denomination unless they are handling huge sums of money to warrant its use.
Banks gets electronic clearing system
UGANDA - The Uganda Banker's Association (UBA) and Bank of Uganda have introduced an electronic cheque clearing system, to replace the manual system, a statement from the bankers has said.
BOU forex strategy may be paying off
UGANDA - The Bank of Uganda's (BOU) new strategy of intervening into the foreign exchange market without disclosing amounts sold, seems to be working, reports New Africa News.
Central Bank changes worry forex market
UGANDA - The forex market has been unnerved by Bank of Uganda's decision to intervene discreetly rather than announce its specific actions in the market.
Bank of Uganda introduces new cheques
UGANDA - Bank of Uganda (BOU) has announced the introduction of new cheques in a bid to standardise and improve the cheque operation system.
Uganda central bank plans commercial bank sale
SWEDEN - Bank of Uganda Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile said in an interview on 20 June he expected to complete within two months a deal to privatise Uganda Commercial Bank Ltd (UCB).
New board of directors at Bank of Uganda
UGANDA - Tumusime Mutebile has been appointed as the new governor of the Bank of Uganda.