Kigali International Financial Center

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Kigali International Financial Centre
IndustryBanking, financial services, insurance, wealth & asset management, brokerage & capital markets, professional service providers, corporate offices and retailers
Founded2020
HeadquartersRwanda
Key people
Tidjane Thiam, board chairman
Nick Barigye, chief executive officer
Websitekifc.rw

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[edit]

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]

References[edit]

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

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