Centenary Bank
Centenary Bank, also Centenary Rural Development Bank Limited (CRDBL), is a commercial bank in Uganda licensed by the Bank of Uganda, the central bank and national banking regulator.[2]
| Company type | Private: Subsidiary of Centenary Group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | January 1, 1983 |
| Headquarters | Mapeera House 44-46 Kampala Road Kampala, Uganda |
Key people | Bwoch Gustavio Orach Lujwero Chairman Fabian Kasi, Managing Director |
| Products | Loans, checking, savings, investments, debit cards |
| Revenue | Aftertax: USh249.6 billion (US$67.51 million (2022)[1] |
| Total assets | USh5.7 trillion (US$1.541 billion) (2022)[1] |
Number of employees | 2,792 (2018) |
| Website | Centenarybank.co.ug |
History edit
The bank was founded in 1983 as a credit trust, Centenary Rural Development Trust (CRDT), by Simeon Lutaakome, Hugh Francis Pulle, Paul Kateregga, Vincent Kirabo kya Maria, Emmanuel Mpande, and John Ogutu.[3] In 1985, CRDT began to provide financial services to the public. The bank became a fully licensed commercial bank in 1993, after receiving a license from the Bank of Uganda. As of May 2016, Centenary Bank was the largest majority indigenous Ugandan commercial bank.[4]
In May 2009, John Giles left the seat of Managing Director after three years at the position.[5] In 2011, the Centenary Bank launched a program with the World Bank Group to develop loans in the Ugandan agricultural sector.[6]
In 2017, Centenary launched on a new core banking platform developed by the Greek company Intrasoft International S.A.[7] and signed a partnership with Mastercard to develop a broad suite of new mobile banking solutions.[8] In December 2017, the Centenary Bank signed a deal with WorldRemit to allow transfer from the remittance service.[9] In May 2020, the bank launched instant paperless accounts for the unbanked Ugandan population.[10]
Overview edit
The bank is a large financial services provider in Uganda primarily involved in the promotion of development through loans to rural farmers, processors of agricultural produce, small traders, small manufacturers, importers, and exporters. While engaged in all areas of commercial banking, the bank has a significant portion of its portfolio in the microfinance arena in an attempt to meet the needs of the many individuals and business entities with limited means. As of December 2021, the bank's assets were UGX:4.8 trillion (US$1.359 billion), with shareholders' equity of USh789.52 billion (US$222.78 million).[11] As of 31 December 2022, the bank's total assets had increased to USh 5.7 trillion (US$1.541 billion).[1]
As of December 2017[update], Centenary Bank had its headquarters in Kampala. Its headquarters building is Mapeera House, on Kampala Road opposite City Square. The bank had a network of 63 bank branches together with 157 linked automated teller machines at 115 locations in the Central, Western, Northern, and Eastern Regions. The bank had 1,493,554 deposit accounts.[12]
Partnerships edit
In December 2021, Centenary Bank unveiled a Cente Platinum Mastercard, a debit card for its premium customers.[13]
Centenary Group edit
Centenary Bank is a component of the Centenary Group of companies. The multinational conglomerate comprises:
- Centenary Bank Uganda Limited, a large commercial bank in Uganda
- Centenary Technology Services Limited (Cente-Tech), an information and communications company, responsible for the ICT functions within the group.[14]
- Centenary Foundation, a non-government non-profit organisation, charged with promoting and executing the group's social programs.
- Centenary Bank Malawi. A commercial bank in Malawi, majority owned by the Centenary Group of Uganda with minority shareholding by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe.[15]
Ownership edit
As of December 2021[update], the bank's stock was privately owned by the following corporate entities and individuals:[16]
| Rank | Name of Owner | Percentage Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roman Catholic Dioceses of Uganda | 41.0 |
| 2 | Uganda Roman Catholic Secretariat | 31.7 |
| 3 | Solidarité Internationale pour le Développement et l'Investissement, a French investment bank | 10.5 |
| 4 | Triodos Sicav II–Triodos Microfinance Fund, a wholly owned subsidiary of Triodos Bank | 7.5 |
| 5 | Triodos Custody BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Triodos Bank | 7.5 |
| 6 | Four Ugandan individuals | 1.8 |
| Total | 100.00 |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Samuel Muhimba (10 May 2023). "Financial inclusion crucial in Centenary's 40-year journey of success, says bank boss Kasi". Nile Post Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ Bank of Uganda (31 March 2023). "List of Licensed Commercial Banks As At 31 March 2023" (PDF). Bank of Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ EABW Staff (17 June 2012). "Uganda's Largest Bank Opens Towers". East African Business Week (EABW) via AllAfrica.com. Kampala. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ Julian (20 May 2016). . Nairobi: Naibuzz.com. Archived from the original on 31 July 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
- ^ Moses Talemwa (20 May 2009). "New era at Centenary as Giles bids farewell". Observer.ug. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "Centenary Bank-World Bank partnership to benefit 30,000 farmers in Uganda". Reliefweb.int. 12 July 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ Tanya Andreasyan (9 January 2017). "Centenary Bank live with new core banking system, Profits". Fintechfutures.com. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "Centenary Bank and Mastercard partnership will transform Uganda's Economy". Intelligentcio.com. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "Uganda: Centenary Bank Signs Deal With Worldremit". Mfw4a.org. 29 December 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "Faced with Covid impact, Centenary Bank Launches Instant Paperless account opening service". Softpower Uganda. 27 May 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ Javira Ssebwami (29 April 2022). "2021: Centenary Bank hits a record UGX4.8 trillion in assets and UGX211.5 billion net profit". PML Daily. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ^ Centenary Bank (27 April 2019). "Annual Report for the Twelve Months Ended 31 December 2018" (PDF). Kampala: Centenary Bank. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ Sunrise Uganda (7 December 2021). "Centenary gets kudos for unveiling Mastercard debit card". Sunrise Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ Nelson Mandela (4 February 2022). "Tier 3 Data Center to be built in Masaka". PML Daily. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ Kenneth Kazibwe (11 March 2023). "Uganda's Centenary bank granted licence to extend wings to Malawi". Nile Post Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ Watchdog Uganda (29 April 2022). "Centenary Bank hits a record UGX4.8 trillion in assets and UGX211.5 billion net profit". Watchdog Uganda. Kampala. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
External links edit
- Centenary Bank Website 19 December 2005 at the Wayback Machine
- History of Centenary Bank