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Clients at BPR Rwanda Nyabugogo branch. The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) said that the banking sector should play a leading role to further drive financial inclusion. File
Women

BNR calls on banks to drive financial inclusion for women

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Women collect their contribution in their Ikibina in Muko Sector, Musanze. The new legislation governing tontines – commonly known as ibimina – is expected to deter mismanagement of funds saved by members. Sam
Finance

New ibimina regulation to ensure security, accountability

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Jean Bosco Iyacu, AFR Chief Executive Officer speaks at the launch of the Rwanda Finscope Report in June 2024
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Access to Finance Rwanda CEO on enhancing financial inclusion with data analytics

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Graph showing the market share of each commercial bank in Rwanda in 2016 By Julius Bizimungu
Business

Are mergers, acquisitions really weakening big banks’ grip?

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Rwanda has moved to regulate tontines, commonly known as ibimina, small schemes. Courtesy
Finance

15 things to know about new regulations for ‘ibimina’

Sunday, August 25, 2024
SACCO teller serves a customer at Kacyiru SACCO.SACCOs in the three districts of Kigali and Gicumbi District in Northern Province will be consolidated into District SACCOs (D-SACCOs) by the end of December.
Economy

Umurenge SACCOs in Kigali, Gicumbi to be consolidated by December

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Coffee washing station.
Featured

FEATURED: Why supporting agri-SMEs can strengthen Rwanda’s entire food value chain

Monday, August 05, 2024
Tony Francis Ntore, Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Bankers’ Association delivers his remarks during the launch of the inaugural report in Kigali on July 11
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PRESS RELEASE : Rwanda Bankers’ Association launches State of the Banking Industry Report

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Hannington Namara, Managing Director of Equity Bank Rwanda, and Blaise Pascal Gasabira, Chief Executive Officer of RSwitch during the launch of eKash payments platform to broaden financial services for Equity Bank on June 26
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Equity Bank Rwanda, RSwitch launch eKash to promote financial inclusion, cashless economy

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
LOLC Unguka Finance staff pose for a group photo at the dinner dance to celebrate the significant milestone in the company’s journey towards excellence on June 8.
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FEATURED: LOLC Unguka Finance recognises outstanding staff, commits to maintaining excellent service

Monday, June 24, 2024
Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Deputy Governor at the National Bank of Rwanda speaks during the launch of the Finscope Survey 2024, on Thursday, June 20. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Formal financial inclusion in Rwanda grew 39% in 2020-2024

Friday, June 21, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks during the launch of the Finscope Survey 2024, a study that assesses how financially Rwandans are included, in Kigali on June 20. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Robust financial ecosystem key to economic resilience – PM Ngirente

Thursday, June 20, 2024