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Bad start for Uganda’s stock market

Executives hope that the future is bright as listed entities post profits Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Companies trading on the Uganda Securities Exchange have opened the New Year with poor performance. Umeme, Quality Chemical Industries Limited (CQCIL) shares have fallen below the Initial Public Offering (IPO) price. This …

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Can Dfcu maintain high profits?

Performance of the economy likely to determine profitability going forward Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Dfcu bank’s net profit more than quadrupled to Shs 114bn for the six months ending June 30 after the acquisition of Crane Bank but analysts remain cautious on whether the bank will maintain the …

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BUSINESS: Declining interest rates

Bank managers explain recent cuts to 20% average   Effective this month most commercial banks started charging lower interest rates on flexible existing and new loans with analysis indicating about 20% is the new average industry rate compared to around 23% a period before. The move is expected to boost uptake …

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