Kampala, Uganda – 6.11.2024 – At the prestigious Qorus Reinvention Awards – MEA 2024 in Dubai, dfcu Bank’s Investment Club App was recognized for its groundbreaking approach to digital finance. Among nearly 700 global entries, dfcu Bank emerged as a winner, taking home Gold in the Distribution award category for its Investment Club App (iOS | Android).
This pioneering platform empowers the Bank’s fast-growing network of over 135,000 investment and savings clubs by facilitating real-time management of contributions, loans, collections, and returns, and has already seen over 10,000 downloads. The Investment Club App reflects dfcu Bank’s mission to foster financial inclusion and literacy in Uganda, promote sound financial practices, and strengthen communities.
Commenting on the accolade, Jude Kansiime, Head of Customer Relations at dfcu Bank, said, “As a pioneer in supporting Uganda’s investment club culture, our Investment Club App is dedicated to empowering communities with modern and reliable products to help them achieve their financial goals. Winning this award is a testament to our unwavering commitment to serve, guide, and support our customers. We celebrate this recognition with our customers and stakeholders and look forward to achieving even greater milestones together.”
The Qorus Reinvention Awards recognize transformative achievements in financial services across the Middle East and Africa. This year’s event brought together industry leaders to celebrate advances in digital transformation, customer experience, and community impact.
Stewart Lockie, Regional Director for Qorus in the MEA region, remarked, “These awards highlight the forward-thinking spirit of financial institutions across these regions. By showcasing stories of ingenuity, we aim to inspire and foster continued transformation within the industry.”
Applicants to Qorus’s long-running Banking Innovation Awards and Innovation in Insurance Awards automatically qualify for acknowledgement in this prestigious regional award program, which spotlights the best ideas and practices transforming the financial services industry in the Middle East and Africa. This year, the programs collectively attracted some 700 entries from leading banks and insurers worldwide.
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