Afreximbank, FCI to host landmark trade finance conference in Kampala
The event will provide a platform for high-level dialogue on the growing role of factoring, receivables finance and credit insurance in supporting trade, enhancing access to working capital and strengthening financial ecosystems across the continent
KAMPALA, March 24, 2026 — African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] and FCI will jointly host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance and Credit Insurance on April 15-16, 2026 in Kampala, Uganda, theCooperator News reports.
According to the organisers of the conference, as Africa moves towards a more integrated market, these financial instruments are increasingly seen as vital tools for bridging the trade finance gap—particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises [SMEs], and for accelerating intra-African trade.
Held under the theme “Beyond Traditional Lending: The Continued Rise of Factoring and Supply Chain Finance in Africa,” the conference is supported by Afreximbank, FCI Academy and the International Credit Insurance & Surety Association [ICISA].
The Kampala conference will bring together senior representatives from financial institutions, development finance institutions, insurers, regulators, government bodies and other key stakeholders from across Africa and beyond.
The event aims to advance practical, scalable financing solutions for African businesses, with a strong emphasis on SMEs.
It will also provide a platform for high-level dialogue on the expanding role of factoring, receivables finance and credit insurance in supporting trade, improving access to working capital and strengthening financial ecosystems across the continent.
Key discussions will focus on market development, legal and regulatory frameworks, credit insurance, digitalisation, and the practical considerations involved in building and scaling sustainable receivables finance solutions.
With institutions across Africa increasingly exploring alternatives and complements to traditional lending, factoring and supply chain finance are gaining recognition as effective tools for supporting business growth, enhancing liquidity and facilitating both domestic and cross-border trade.
Against this backdrop, the conference seeks to deepen market understanding, raise awareness and foster constructive dialogue on the conditions needed to support continued sector growth across the region.
The forum will also offer an opportunity for knowledge exchange and strategic engagement, enabling participants to hear from market practitioners, policymakers and industry leaders, while strengthening networks within the receivables and trade finance community.
Speaking ahead of the event, Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice-President for Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank, said: “Factoring is not just an alternative; it is a necessity for African businesses that need immediate liquidity to remain competitive. By bringing this dialogue to Kampala, we are pleased to continue collaborating with our partners at FCI to ensure that the legal and financial frameworks are in place to turn these receivables into the working capital that drives the AfCFTA engine.”
Betül Kurtuluş, Deputy Secretary-General of FCI, added: “The continued development of factoring and receivables finance in Africa depends not only on awareness, but also on practical dialogue between market participants, regulators and institutions. This conference reflects that shared commitment and provides a valuable opportunity to explore how these solutions can continue to evolve across the region.”
Through this joint initiative, Afreximbank and FCI reaffirm their commitment to supporting market development, fostering dialogue and advancing practical financing solutions that contribute to trade expansion and broader economic growth across Africa.
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