Afreximbank, FCI to Host Africa Conference on Trade Finance Solutions in Uganda
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and FCI will jointly host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance and Credit Insurance from 15 to 16 April 2026 in Kampala.
Held under the theme “Beyond Traditional Lending: The Continued Rise of Factoring and Supply Chain Finance in Africa,” the conference will bring together financial institutions, regulators, insurers, policymakers and development partners to explore innovative financing solutions for African businesses.
The event comes at a time when Africa is advancing towards a unified market under the African Continental Free Trade Area, with alternative financing tools such as factoring and receivables finance increasingly seen as critical in bridging the continent’s trade finance gap, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Discussions will focus on enhancing access to working capital, strengthening financial ecosystems, and scaling trade finance solutions to support both domestic and cross-border trade. Key areas of engagement will include market development, legal and regulatory frameworks, credit insurance, digitalisation, and the practical implementation of sustainable receivables finance models.
Speaking ahead of the conference, Kanayo Awani emphasised the importance of factoring in supporting African businesses.
“Factoring is not just an alternative, it is a necessity for African businesses that need immediate liquidity to remain competitive,” she said, noting that strengthening legal and financial frameworks will be essential in unlocking working capital and driving intra-African trade.
Betül Kurtuluş highlighted the need for continued collaboration among market players, regulators and institutions to advance receivables finance across the continent.
“The continued development of factoring and receivables finance in Africa depends not only on awareness, but also on practical dialogue between stakeholders,” she said.
The conference, supported by FCI Academy and International Credit Insurance and Surety Association, is expected to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and strategic engagement, enabling participants to share insights and strengthen networks within the trade finance community.
Through this initiative, Afreximbank and FCI aim to accelerate the adoption of alternative financing mechanisms that can support business growth, improve liquidity, and expand trade across Africa.
Registration for the conference is currently open, with organisers expecting strong participation from across the continent and beyond.
