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Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

Challenges in Bridging Financing gaps for rural SMEs and Agribusiness. Mathias Katamba CEO Uganda Finance Trust. Licensed by Bank Of Uganda. Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI). About Finance Trust.

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Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

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  1. Challenges in Bridging Financing gaps for rural SMEs and Agribusiness.Mathias KatambaCEO Uganda Finance Trust. Licensed by Bank Of Uganda Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

  2. About Finance Trust • Finance Trust is one of the oldest Microfinance Institutions in Uganda • Started its operations as Uganda Women’s Finance Trust ( an NGO) in 1984. • A key player in Uganda’s formal financial sector . Licensed by Bank Of Uganda Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

  3. About Finance Trust • Regulated institution - categorized as a Microfinance Deposit Taking Institution (MDI). • Finance Trust was granted the MDI license by Bank of Uganda on 12th October, 2005. Licensed by Bank Of Uganda Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

  4. One of the largest MFIs in Uganda with a large branch network of 26 interconnected branches across Uganda with head offices in Katwe. • Clientele base of over 140,000 customers. Licensed by Bank Of Uganda Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

  5. Offers a variety of savings and loan solutions, and money transfer services through Western Union to low and medium income people in Uganda to enable them meet their financial needs. • 25 years of experience. Licensed by Bank Of Uganda Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

  6. “Access to affordable financial services for all”. Vision. Licensed by Bank Of Uganda Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

  7. “We provide valued relevant financial services to low income and medium income people, especially women, for poverty reduction with a focus on excellent customer service and accessibility’’. Mission: Licensed by Bank Of Uganda Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

  8. Data connectivity • Telecommunications • Access-roads • Distance between branches and the rural clients. • Collateral issues Challenges in bridging financing gaps for rural SMEs and agribusinesses. Licensed by Bank Of Uganda Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

  9. Personal guarantees • Literacy levels • Poor savings culture • High administrative/transaction costs • Seasonality Challengescont’d Licensed by Bank Of Uganda Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

  10. Security of cash • Fraud • Government programs • Diversion of funds meant for agriculture • Price fluctuations affect their cash flows Challengescont’d Licensed by Bank Of Uganda Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

  11. Micro insurance for borrowing clients • Product improvement, differentiation & new product development • Transport facilitation to field officers • Client sensitization Mitigation initiatives to overcome the challenges. Licensed by Bank Of Uganda Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

  12. Savings mobilization using the mobile van Mitigation initiatives to overcome the challenges. Licensed by Bank Of Uganda Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

  13. Flexibility in Collateral requirements • Strategic linkages with players in the value chain • Business development services Mitigation initiatives to overcome the challenges. Licensed by Bank Of Uganda Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI)

  14. Thank you Finance Trust is a brand of Uganda Finance Trust Ltd (MDI) Licensed by Bank Of Uganda

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