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The Financial Technologies Services Providers’ Association (FITSPA) is the umbrella body for Fintechs in Uganda with over 210 members.
Kampala, Uganda
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!
Join us on 3 - 4th October 2024 as we explore the theme “Collaboration For Growth: Leveraging Partnerships And Collaboration To Drive Innovation And Growth In Uganda’s Fintech Sector.”
Registration:
#FISTPAConf2024
#FAFC2024
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Top lawyers in Uganda named.
@dfkm1970
and
@Bowmans_Law
, congratulations for making the list,
@FitspaUG
is proudly associated👏👏👏👏
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We congratulate Wave Transfer Limited upon the graduation from the sandbox to a fully regulated Payment Service Provider. We are proud of you and we trust that you will do well. .
@Nickle_las
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Hearty Congratulations to
@JackieOchola
upon joining
@wave_ug
as the General Manager. We are proud of the move.
#WomenInFintech
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FITSPA is an independent, non-profit, membership-based association representing Uganda’s
local and global fintech community.
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To discuss regulation and licensed fintechs, we have a strong panel line up which will talk about the future of regulation and the reality of life after licensing.
Registration link
#MeetThePanelists
#FITSPAConf2022
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Hearty congratulations to one of our members
@chippercashapp
.
We are so proud of you and we wish you all the very best on this new journey.
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Celebrating Success: Congratulations to the winners of the Women in FinTech Competition at
#FinTechConf23
1st Place: Wena
2nd Place: MpaMpe
3rd Place: RecyclePay
Let's continue to support and celebrate the achievements of
#WomenInTech
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Its official! Uganda will be hosting the Africa Fintech Festival 2019 in November the announcement was made yesterday by the UNECA executive Scretary General, Dr. Vera Songwe
@NITAUganda1
@EcobankUganda
@fsduganda
@stanbicug
@UCC_Official
@MoICT_Ug
@dfcugroup
@SautiTech
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Congratulations to Pegasus Technologies which has been granted a Payment Systems Operator License by the
@BOU_Official
@FitspaUG
wishes you the very best.
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#NewMember
@KaCyberApp
is an Internet company formally founded in 2016, in the Kampala, Uganda. As a budding Internet company,
@KaCyberApp
aims at establishing a connection between people and businesses they love with customer centric innovation at the heart of what they do
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1 day to go!
Join us for robust conversations at the FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference.
Register to secure your free digital pass.
Registration Link
#FintechUG2021
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At our last AGM,
@FitspaUG
members voted new board members into office. It is a pleasure to finally reveal the experts who have joined the leadership of FITSPA. Follow this link to learn more about them
#Fintech
#Leadership
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The MoU signed by
@NITAUganda1
ED Dr. Hatwib Mugasa and Vice-Chairperson Mr.
@HenryKevinWava
will among many things facilitate the regulation of the Fintech sector, combat cybercrime, and engage special interest groups who are pivoted toward driving e-services
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What a fantastic way to end the day!👏👏 Congratulations to
@EzeemoneyUG
which has attained two licenses (PSP and a PSO) from
@BOU_Official
#Regulation
#Fintech
.
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We appreciate all our members and partners who took the time to join us for this year's Annual General Meeting. Thank you for all the valuable contribution you continue to make towards the Financial Services ecosystem.
#FITSPA_AGM
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We are excited to announce that our next Sector Forum will be held on the 8th of July in partnership with
@ugbankers
, we shall host Banks and Fintechs to explore the synergies in the Financial Services sector.
Please confirm your attendance by writing to membership
@fitspa
.ug
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.
@FitspaUG
is pleased to announce the implementation of board rotation in our current leadership. We applaud and appreciate .
@pkawumi
for his excellent leadership as board chair.
We extend a very warm welcome to .
@josephine_olok
who will begin her tenure as board chair in March
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Fintechs are transforming economies across Africa. One of the best cases is situated in Kampala, Uganda
@SafeBoda
#AFFUG
#FinclusionWeek
To participate or attend the Africa Fintech Festival
Register here
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#HappeningNow
Fireside Chat 1 discusses saving(the channel/partnerships as the backbone for greater customer resilience from a financial service provider perspective. The panel is moderated by
@FitspaUG
chairperson Ms.
@josephine_olok
#Scale2Save
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We are honoured to have
@KAAdvocates
on board as a member.
@KAAdvocates
is a full service law firm advising clients on countless legal issues, ranging from litigation to corporate advisory matters.
A warm welcome!
#NewMemberAnnouncement
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#PanelInsights
Based on the experiences of the regulated Fintechs on the panel
@BOU_Official
stands as one of the most collaborative and adaptive
#partners
compared to the regulators in other markets in which they operate.
#InvestmentAndPartnerships
#FintechConf2022
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#FocusGroupDiscussion
in session.
During this session, the
@FitspaUG
secretariate and members will collect proposed solutions which they can take on and explore as action points to continue combating.
#Cybercrime
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PRESS STATEMENT
FITSPA Uganda has closed the year strongly announcing a new partnership and a grant that will progress its work in supporting regulation of Fintechs and including more women in the participation and use of Digital Financial Services
#Fintech
#FITSPAAGM
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Our
#MemberVisits
are a year round activity that help us to understand what our members do as well as discuss opportunities and challenges in the ecosystem. It was a great pleasure to visit one of our new members,
@KAAdvocates
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Join us for 13th edition of the Fintalks today from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
@dfkm1970
will discuss corporate governace in Fintech Leadership
Registration link
@ugbankers
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@FitspaUG
Chairman and Country General Manager at
@interswitchug
, .
@pkawumi
will speak at the FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference this week.
Register here to attend:
#FintechUG2021
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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Valued Sponsors and Partners! 🙌
@BPC_SmartVista
,
@UgEquityBank
, velox,
@gnugridcrb
,
@Ifortify_Uganda
,
@mtnmomoug
,
@stanbicug
,
@BOU_Official
,
@TheVillageUG
,
@dtb_uganda
,
@fsduganda
,
@yopayments
,
@FlutterwaveEA
,
@raxioug
,
@dfcugroup
#FinTechConf23
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Plan to be part of the conversation on the 5th and 6th of November at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
Sign up here 👉
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@chippercashapp
is 4 years old in the market. Fortunately, the business launched into the country when the NPS Act was accented to. Today, we have about 20 licensed Fintechs and a good number in the sandbox.
#InvestmentAndPartnerships
#FintechConf2022
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We are just 4 days away from our next Sector Forum where we shall host banks and Fintechs.
Remember to confirm your attendance by writing to membership
@fitspa
.ug
@ugbankers
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A seamless customer on boarding process is an important element in the fintech sector and the financial services sector as a whole.
@SmileIdentity
has assembled a power panel to shed light on the digital identity
Registration
#FITSPAConf2022
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The Top 20 Heroes represent 11 countries from Africa; 45% of the finalists are female entrepreneurs; 10% are from Francophone countries.
Congratulations to Emmanuel Emodek
@ChapchapAfrica
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With just a few days to the FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference, it is a pleasure to introduce to you the gender inclusion panelists this year.
#WomenInFintech
#WomenInPayments
#FITSPAConf2022
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Our First Power Panel of day 2 discussing all matters regulation for the diverse players in the Fintech Sector in Uganda and what their journey has been like so far
#Regtech
#InvestmentAndPartnerships
#FintechConf2022
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Today,
@FitspaUG
representatives had a fruitful engagement with the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development at parliament to make their submissions about the National Payment Systems Bill, 2019
#fintech
#regulation
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Among the solutions that are being formulated by
@UCC_Official
is to kill the incentive to withdraw without identity. As identified in the Pegasus incident where massive withdraw was done, this will help to curb cybercrime since it hinders a key part of the
#Cybercrime
process.
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Keynote
If we can understand numbers we can understand the world.
The advantage Fintechs have is that they have easier access to numbers (data) which helps to derive what customers need. ~ by Professor Ekekwe
#AFFUG
#FinclusionWeek
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Uganda's leading 25 corporate and commercial law firms. It is great to see some of our members recognized.
@AFMpangaUG
@OrtusAdvocates
@KAAdvocates
@CEOEastAfrica
#lawfirms
#legalpartners
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#Happeningnow
: Brian Kalule, Lawyer at
@Bowmans_Law
which is also the Association's corporate secretary is hosted this morning on the
@ntvuganda
morning show discuss the National Payments Bill, 2019 which was recently passed by parliament.
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#MemberVisitPerspectives
"Uganda is an innovation-friendly country. Regulators are forward-thinking more licensed Fintech players are coming up. However, there's a need for more clear and effective communication as regards the law and its expectations."-Country Manager Mori Sylla
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It's Women's month and today, we celebrate the women who are making a significant contribution to the Fintech sector in Uganda.
#InternationalWomensDay
#EachforEqual
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#HappeningNow
: Today,
@FitspaUG
in partnership with
@aBiDevtFinance
,
@BOU_Official
, and
@gatesfoundation
launch the Fintech Ecosystem Report.
Research support was provided by
@DeloitteUganda
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"Fintechs have now readily embraced regulation, we expect that it will, indeed create an enabling environment, one that facilitates and does not clamp down on innovation."
#MemberVisit
to
@MyOlyCash
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Mr. Grace Ndyareba, MD Micropay and Chairperson of the National Payments Association emphasizes that Fintechs have the opportunity and the capability to partner with banks and achieve the long-standing goals of financial sector deepening and widening
#Partnerships
#Banks
#Fintech
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#NewAddition
@OrtusAdvocates
was established in 2019 by the coming together of like-minded, passionate, dynamic, and globally astute lawyers, all experts in their chosen field of specialization.
Recently, they joined our vibrant community a warm welcome is in order.
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Happening Now: Agritech forum is currently ongoing. The primary objective of the engagement is to bridge the stakeholder divide to enable the Agritech space to thrive even more.
@ugbankers
@aBiDevtFinance
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2 Days To Go!
In just two days, we're bringing you a powerhouse panel discussion on Cyber Security, Connectivity, and Data Analytics on Day 2 of
#FinTechConf23
@atukunda_liza
moderates a panel that hosts;
@pmuhumuza
,
@byaruhj
,
@xcenneth
, Eddie Omara Kashegu, and
@muthonp
.
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We are very excited to announce our new partnership with
@PSF_Uganda
and the
@youngafricawks
program. The new partnership will foster mutually beneficial collaboration among players in the Fintech sector, the Private sector with a unique interest in empowering the youth and women
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The World's 1st Global Ranking of Fintech Ecosystem.
#Uganda
makes the list
1. South Africa-37th
2. Kenya-42nd
3. Nigeria-52nd
4. Ghana-58th
5. Egypt- 60th
6. Uganda-64th
See report -->
Global Fintech Index by Findexable
@BOU_Official
@MoICT_Ug
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Grab yourself a copy of the
@newvisionwire
today and read more about the new partnership between
@FitspaUG
and the
@ugandabankers
#UBAMOUFITSPA
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We are pleased to have
@joelanthony23
, manager financial services at
@fsduganda
as our moderator at the Inaugural Fintech Talks.
@NITAUganda1
@fsduganda
@Bowmans_Law
@UCC_Official
@interswitchug
@LegalTechUganda
@PebuuAfrica
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Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
to all women who a making a difference in various spaces. We celebrate the
#WomenInFintech
who are pushing the boundaries. You contribute to breaking the bias.
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Key remarks by Mr. Robert Mukiza:
Uganda provides easy entry for investors to set up business for both native and international partners. He mentioned that
@FITSPA
members will now be listed on the
@ugandainvest
portfolio to open them up to more opportunities.
#FITSPAConf2022
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Special thanks to panel one of the
#FintechSymposiumUG
which discussed "Accelerating the evolution of the financial services sector through enabling regulations"
#NSPAct2020
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📷 PICTORIAL UPDATE: Dive into Day Two! 📚
The excitement is palpable as delegates fully engage in today's breakout and plenary sessions. 🚀🧠
#FinTechConf23
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📢 Exciting News Alert:
Join us at the highly anticipated FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference 2023, where innovation and inclusivity in fintech take centre stage!
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the digital revolution.
#FAFC2023
#FinTechConf23
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Women in fintech ably representing at the
@hipipo
#40Days40FinTechs
fintech exhibition today.
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Our member,
@StanChartUGA
launched the SC Shillingi Fund, a fully digital income fund where clients can invest as little as UGX 20,000 or more and earn higher returns with the flexibility to withdraw and deposit at any time.
Available on the SC Mobile App
#ItCouldBeYours
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"There is a strong opportunity in the SDG space and it is born from the different types of collaboration with the government at the center of it. This will ultimately bring the revenue and create jobs" - VP, Global Entreprises
@MFS_Africa
#OpportunitiesInFintech
#FintechUG2021
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Very well deserved
@FutureLinkTechn
@FitspaUG
is so proud of the work you are doing, now that you're compliant the future is even brighter. Congratulations upon the acquisition of your PSO license 👏
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It was also pitch day at the
#FITSPAWomen
session where we run a mini-hackathon.
Brilliant ideas in various sectors like agritech, transport and insurtech were eloquently pitched.
Congratulations to all the ladies who have walked away with cash prizes
#FITSPAConf2022
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Throughout the year, we continuously engage our members to understand their solutions and products, their market needs, and their pain points. We recently had an insightful master class from
@clicyourworld
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#HappeningNow
@FitspaUG
chairperson Ms.
@josephine_olok
in her opening remarks highlighted that it is difficult to manage the grave effects of cybercrime alone. Knowledge sharing to allows
@FitspaUG
to take action in collaboration with the right partners.
@UCC_Official
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Congratulations to our members
@JUMO_WORLD
and
@mtnug
upon the signing of a new successful partnership. Follow the link for details
Courtsey 📸
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A warm welcome to
@JumiaUG
our new member.
The
@JumiaUG
Philosophy: "We believe that technology has the potential to transform everyday life in Africa, for the better..."
#NewMemberAnnouncement
🧵
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#FITPSAWomen
Mentorship and appropriate division of gender roles in the work place stood out.
Emphasis was put on the need to mentor talent of both genders. Women are encouraged to be go getters because ultimately, it is the good results that pay off.
#FITSPAConf2022
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Special thanks to all the members and partners who participated in this year's Women's Day program.
Thank you for being the change you want to see.
@FidelisLeaders
#FITSPAWomen
#HappyWomensDay2023
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Join us in appreciating our hosts of the day 👏👏👏
@niyimic
and
@MauriceMugisha
The flow was excellent
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This evening, in partnership with
@FidelisLeaders
, we host
@FitspaUG
Women and the officially launch the Women's Leadership in Digital Economy program.
#DigitALL
#WomensMonth
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#MeetThePanelists
who will sit to discuss big data, open APIs, and Security.
We look forward to having you join us for the FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference 2021.
Register here to attend:
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What an exciting way to start the weekend. Hearty congratulations to
@pivotpayts
upon being granted your PSO and PSP licences. This is definitely a step in the right direction and we are proudly associated.
#Regulation
#Fintech
#Compliance
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We would like to extend our appreciation to all the fintech companies that have honored our invitation to the inaugural Fintech Talk
Point of discussion this evening is the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019
@NITAUganda1
@jmboizi
@fsduganda
@Bowmans_Law
@NamuliBlazevic
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We are delighted to announce that
@dtb_uganda
is one of our newest members.
@dtb_uganda
a warm welcome to our diverse community.
@ugbankers
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#SaveTheDate
for our next
@FitspaUG
Annual Fintech Conference.
Theme: Leveraging Digital Infrastructure for Innovation and Inclusivity.
#FITSPAConf2023
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In 2021,
@CentenaryBank
unveiled the 'CenteOn the Go feature on the CenteMobile App to enable new and existing customers to open their preferred bank account without the need to visit a physical branch.
#MemberMomentThread
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Beautiful day at
@PSF_Uganda
's Women's Day Katale. The event presents private sector driven business opportunities for Women and Girls.
In attendance is Hon. Victoria Sekitoleko Vice Chairperson, representatives from
@FitspaUG
and players from multiple sectors.
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Congratulations to Hon.
@Tybisa
upon the new appointment in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The fintech community extends its sincere appreciation for the tremendous contribution you made to Uganda's Fintech Ecosystem while at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.
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#HappeningNow
FITSPA Board member .
@pkawumi
delivers the opening remarks.
"Today’s Banking sector forum is a deliberate effort by the Association to promote better understanding, stronger relationships and partnerships between its members and the banking fraternity."
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As regulation for the fintech sector shapes up, .
@FitspaUG
aims to equip Fintech companies in Uganda with the knowledge to prepare them.
Join us on Monday 17th February 2020 at Golf course hotel from 7:30am - 11:30am
Conducted by
@MicroSave
Supported by
@fsduganda
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Edith Kutesa MD
@Mcashuganda
says despite the constraints and challenges like proper governance and disruption, regulation has proved to be valuable to
@Mcashuganda
and it will set a good pace for partnership and growth.
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We had an engaging and insightful first session where
#WomenInTechLeadeship
shared their expectations they have of the leadership training and what their experience has been so far.
#FITSPAWomen
#WomensMonth2023
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Central to our theme this year, we shall talk about raising capital for expansion.
We look forward to insights on how to get it right when raising Capital.
Don't miss, follow the link below to Register
#FITSPAConf2022
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The 12th FITSPA Fintalk took place today. The Fintalk attracted women from diverse of industry verticles including Fintech, IT and Banking.
The
#FITSPAWOMEN
platform will champion the engagement of women by creating a space to highlight women in Fintech.
#FITSPAWOMEN
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Our Vice Chair of the Board, Henry Kevin Wava, brings the 5th FITSPA FinTech Annual Conference to a close.
We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the delegates, speakers, sponsors, and stakeholders who made this event a resounding success.
#FinTechConf23
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@wave_ug
General Manager mentioned that the business had to localize the product, a QR code-based card technology which is relatively new in the market and had to set up an in-country DR. Ecosystem partnerships have been beneficial.
#InvestmentAndPartnerships
#FintechConf2022
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As always we love to see you win!!
Congratulations!
@Emata_UG
@LaboremusUganda
We WON! 🎉
We’ll be representing Uganda and Africa at
#FTAD2021
in Abu Dhabi in November!
@ADGlobalMarket
@AFintechNetwork
@MESTAfrica
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A photo moment at lunch with the deputy governor of
@BOU_Official
@FitspaUG
was glad to be part of the recently concluded
#FinancialInclusion
and
#FinancialLiteracy
Forum.
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We are excited to announce that we signed an MoU with
@NITAUganda1
today.
Building a safe and regulated ecosystem has been our theme for the last two years. The newly formalized partnership will enable us to meet the varying needs of our diverse membership base and the ecosystem
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In case you missed it, follow the link below to read more about the women who shape the Fintech Industry in Uganda
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#DidYouKnow
that Startups in Uganda raised above $38m (Shs140b) in 2019 from four rounds of sourcing.
Source:
@DailyMonitor
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Today, .
@FitspaUG
chairman, .
@pkawumi
shares some insights on why regulation is key in the Fintech Industry.
Available on Pg. 23 .
@newvisionwire
print and online channels
Register for the Fintech Symposium to join the discussion on the subject this month
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