Kigali International Financial Center Explained

Kigali International Financial Centre
Key People:Tidjane Thiam, board chairman
Nick Barigye, chief executive officer
Industry:Banking, financial services, insurance, wealth & asset management, brokerage & capital markets, professional service providers, corporate offices and retailers
Foundation:2020
Location:Rwanda

Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) is a financial centre that is intended to transform Rwanda into an international financial destination for investors seeking opportunities across the African continent.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Inclusive Fintech Forum

KIFC and Elevandi of the Monetary Authority of Singapore organised the first Inclusive Fintech Forum to enhance the fintech ecosystem from June 20 to 22, 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rwanda: Kigali Financial Hub Enters Deal With French Public Bank. July 30, 2023. AllAfrica. October 12, 2020.
  2. Web site: Kigali International Financial Centre to Establish Continental Investment Fund . July 30, 2023. KTPRESS. November 2, 2021.
  3. Web site: Rwanda to Establish International Financial Centre. July 30, 2023. KTPRESS. December 6, 2017.
  4. Web site: Qatar and Rwanda: Vistas of exemplary partnership. July 30, 2023. Gulf Times. June 24, 2022.
  5. Web site: Kigali International Financial Centre determined to open in June. July 30, 2023. Africa Intelligence. February 17, 2021.
  6. Web site: Rwanda and Singapore Launch Annual Global Inclusive FinTech Forum to Advance Innovation in Inclusive Finance. August 2, 2023. The New Times (Rwanda). January 25, 2023.
  7. Web site: Empowering Rwanda Through Inclusive Fintech. July 31, 2023. CNBC Africa. July 28, 2023.

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