27/07/2023
Equity Bank Commitment to Inclusive Financial Services by Joining FITSPA.
Equity bank Uganda has announced its official platinum membership with the Financial Technology Service Providers Association (FITSPA), further cementing its dedication to providing inclusive financial services.
FITSPA, an independent and non-profit membership-based organization is devoted to supporting Uganda;s drive to become a leading fintech hub by promoting access to affordable financial services through innovative information and communication technology, while also fostering financial inclusion.
By becoming a member of FITSPA, Equity bank Uganda positions itself as the go-to institution for cu
This partnership comes at an opportune moment as the financial services landscape undergoes transformation, empowering our customers and enriching their financial experiences.
The collaboration between Equity bank Uganda and FITSPA presents a unique opportunity for the Bank to not only pe*****te the thriving FinTech ecosystem in Uganda and beyond but also strengthen its brand positioning for enhanced business opportunities and valuable partnerships.
Equity Bank Uganda is a subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings Plc, a financial services company listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Uganda Securities Exchange, and Rwanda Stock Exchange.
In addition to Equity Bank Uganda, the Group has banking subsidiaries in, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, DRC, South Sudan, and a Commercial Representative Office in Ethiopia;with additional non-banking subsidiaries engaged in the provision of investment banking, custodial, insurance agency, philanthropy, consulting,and infrastructure services.
It is also the largest bank in terms of deposits, with a market capitalization of USD 2 billion and a customer base of over 15 million.
The group has 337 branches, 56,772 agents, 32,269 merchants, 697 ATMs and has widely adopted digital banking channels.
Speaking during a press launch at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala, Kenneth Onyango, the Executive Director Commercial, Equity bank, expressed his excitement about the partnership "We are thrilled to join FITSPA, an institution known for its innovation within the FinTech sector".
