Centenary Bank, has today launched its custodial services, marking a significant step in supporting institutional investors and strengthening Uganda’s financial market infrastructure.
The new service is designed to safeguard financial assistance, support efficient transactions, and enhance transparency for institutions such as pension funds, insurance companies, fund managers, and corporate entities.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Fabian Kasi, Managing Director, Centenary Bank said the introduction of custodial services reflects the Bank’s long-term vision to support growth and confidence in Uganda’s Financial system.
Kasi adds that the bank is now going to be offering secure administration across a wide range of financial instruments such as treasury bills and bonds, equities listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), collective investments schemes such as unit trusts, pension and provident fund investments and corporate instruments such as bonds, commercial papers and fixed deposits.
He disclosed that the launch comes at a time when Uganda’s financial sector continues to expand, with increasing volumes of institutional capital requiring secure and well-managed systems.
Meanwhile Dr Michael Atingi-Ego, Governor Bank of Uganda, who officiated as Guest of Honuor said that by Centenary Bank expanding its capabilities into custodial services, is not just diversifying its operations but positioning Uganda as a destination for patient capital.
Centenary Bank enters the custodial services space with a strong financial foundation, including total assets of UGX 8.6 trillion and a loan portfolio of UGX 4.1 trillion.
By Charles Katabalwa
06th May 2026
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