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Financial Stability Analysis
The functioning of Uganda’s economy is underpinned by the soundness and efficiency of the financial system and its processes. The financial system comprises of financial institutions, financial markets, and the payment systems, which enable the exchange of goods and services and the allocation of capital.. Read moreMonetary Policy
The Bank of Uganda derives its mandate to formulate and implement monetary policy from the constitutional provision and the legislation that established the Bank of Uganda... Read moreNotes and Coins
We must respond to the demands of the public for banknotes in parallel to our efforts to deepen the use of non cash instruments.. Read moreFinancial Markets Report for September 03, 2010
Interbank activity decreased with the shilling market witnessing turnover of UGX 27 billion, with the 7-day interbank rate increasing.
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Lending Interest Rates remained high in July 2010 (Economic and Financial Indicators Report)Lending interest rates remained high ranging between 14.5 percent and 28.1 percent, however the monthly weighted averate lending rate on commercial banks' shilling demominated loans declined to 20.1 percent in June 2010, from 20.6 in May 2010. Watch more Videos
From the Bank
Aug 25, 2010 - Bank of Uganda has released the July 2010 Monthly Economic and Financial Indicators . Read moreAug 20, 2010 - Bank of Uganda launched a new look to make it easier for users to find information on its website. Read more
Upcoming Events
- Nov 03, 2010 - Economic Development for Global Induction
- Oct 09, 2010 - IMF/World Bank Meeting
- Sep 27, 2010 - Central bank Governors of COMCEC Member Countries and the Global Economic Symposium 2010
Downloadable Forms
Legislation
- 2000: Bank of Uganda Act
- 2004: Financial Institutions Act
- 2003: Micro Deposit Taking Institutions Act
- 2004: Foreign Exchange Act
- 2005: Financial Institutions Licensing Regulations
- 2005: Financial Institutions Ownership and Control Regulations
- 2005: Financial Institutions Capital Adequacy Regulations
- 2005: Financial Institutions Credit Reference Regulations
- 2004: Microfinance Deposit Taking Institutions Regulations
- 2006: Foreign Exchange (Forex Bureaux and Money Remitters) Regulations
- Other Financial Institution Regulations
INFLATION RATES
Annual Inflation Rates
| Jul 2010 | Aug 2010 | |
| Headline | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Core | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Energy, Fuel, Utilities | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Food Crop | -2.5 | -9.2 |
INTEREST RATES
Financial News Report
| 25/08/10 | 01/09/10 | |
| Rediscount Rate | 7.62 | 7.62 |
| Bank Rate | 8.62 | 8.62 |
| T/Bills (91 days) | 4.83 | 4.83 |
| T/Bonds (2 years) | 8.29 | 8.29 |
| T/Bonds (3 years) | 9.13 | 9.13 |
| T/Bonds (5 years) | 9.41 | 9.41 |
| T/Bonds (10 years) | 10.78 | 10.78 |
| Rate | Effective Date | |
| Lending Rate (Shs) | 20.06 | June 2010 |
| Deposit (WARD) Rate (Shs) | 1.87 | June 2010 |
EXCHANGE RATES
September 06, 2010
| Currency | Buying | Selling |
| USD | 2,245.19 | 2,255.43 |
| GBP | 3,466.57 | 3,482.38 |
| EURO | 2,888.21 | 2,901.39 |
| KSH | 27.81 | 27.94 |
| TSH | 1.52 | 1.53 |
