London, UK– — UK–Africa Business, the organisers of the 15th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit, is pleased to spotlight its strategic partnership with Absa Bank Uganda, designed to provide seamless support for international investors, Ugandan exporters, and business travellers ahead of the London summit on Friday, 12 September 2025.
As a leading financial institution with a strong regional footprint, Absa Bank Uganda is uniquely positioned to support delegates, diaspora businesses, and international clients with a comprehensive suite of cross-border banking solutions—ranging from multi-currency business accounts, SWIFT-enabled international payments, and foreign exchange trading, to trade finance, market advisory, and the innovative NovoFX remittance app.
“This partnership provides international delegates with not just a platform to connect with Ugandan enterprises, but also a trusted financial partner in Absa Uganda to facilitate investment, trade, and scalable growth,” said Bart Stern, Director of Partnerships at UK–Africa Business.
International businesses attending the UK–Africa Business Summit 2025 are encouraged to explore Absa Uganda’s offerings onsite, including:
Through these services, Absa empowers investors and exporters with the tools, liquidity, and confidence to scale into the Ugandan market and East Africa at large.
In line with this partnership, UK–Africa Business encourages SMEs and business travellers in Uganda to join the newly relaunched Absa Business Club—a vibrant platform that connects enterprise ambition to global market access.
Members of the Club will benefit from:
Absa’s Business Club is a direct gateway for Ugandan entrepreneurs to scale internationally, build investment confidence, and tap into new markets—starting with London this September.
According to the Ministry of Finance, Uganda’s exports rose by 26% to USD 9.3 billion in the 12 months leading to March 2025, reflecting strong trade demand and new market openings. With Absa Uganda as an official partner, the UK–Africa Business Summit 2025 is positioned as a launchpad for bankable trade and investment deals across key sectors—agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, renewable energy, fintech, and tourism.
We invite all delegates, investors, and business travellers to meet with Absa Bank Uganda representatives at the summit and explore how their tailored solutions can support your market-entry, investment, and business expansion goals.
📍 Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
📍 Venue: The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London
🔗 Summit Website: www.ukafricasummit.uk
🎟️ Register to attend: ukafricasummit2025.eventbrite.co.uk
🌐 Absa Business Club: www.absa.co.ug/sme-and-business
Media Enquiries:
📧 bart.stern@africauksummit.uk
📞 +44 7459 938146 | +44 7868 855951
