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October 15, 2025 Latest newsUncategorized 0 Comment

RBA Celebrates Members’ Week

The Rwanda Bankers Association (RBA) joined the global commemoration of Customer Service Week 2025 with a unique initiative designed to recognize and celebrate our own members. Dubbed “Members Week”, the campaign focused on appreciating our […]...
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July 20, 2023 Latest newsUncategorized 0 Comment

RBA Interbank Sports Tournament 2023

Ishyirahamwe ry’amabanki mu Rwanda (RBA) ryateguye irushanwa rihuza amabanki mu Rwanda.Iri rushanwa rikaba rigiye kuba ku nshuro yaryo ya kane 4. Umwaka ushyize iri rushanwa ryatwawe na EQUITY BANK muri […]...
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June 23, 2022 Uncategorized 0 Comment

CHOGM: Kigali Financial Centre gains new members

PM Edouard Ngirente (4th left) with other officials after a session on Transforming Rwanda into a pan-African financial hub at the ongoing Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting in Kigali, on Tuesday, June 21. Photo: Courtesy....
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July 22, 2020 Uncategorized 0 Comment

Top things to know about Economic Recovery Fund

The Economic Recovery Fund was established in June 2020 by the government to support businesses highly impacted by the crisis so they can survive, restart work/production and safeguard employment. It […]...

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ANALYSIS THROUGH BANK SIMULATION (B@NKSIM)

PROPOSED DURATION: • 5 DAYS

Learning objectives:

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the main methods used by external observers to analyse financial institutions.
  • Explain the major decisions currently taken in the banking sector and their implications.
  • Analyse how different areas of the banking business interact to influence overall business and financial performance.
  • Interpret the overall strategy of their financial institution and its key drivers.
  • Apply knowledge from the simulation game to connect and synthesise the topics covered during the four previous modules.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND FINTECH

PROPOSED DURATION: • 4 DAYS

Learning objectives:

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  • Assess the main transformation drivers impacting their institution and translate them into clear priorities.
  • Map a priority customer journey and identify concrete opportunities to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
  • Compare key digital banking business models (platforms, partnerships, BaaS, embedded finance) and select relevant options for their context.
  • Select and justify high-value digital/AI/data/cloud use cases, including value, feasibility, and key risks.
  • Define a pragmatic transformation roadmap (quick wins + mid-term initiatives) with governance, KPIs and change/adoption actions.
  • Present a concise “transformation blueprint” to stakeholders (structure, rationale, and expected outcomes).

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT: Leading as a Manager Coach

PROPOSED DURATION: • 4 DAYS

Learning objectives:

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  • Reflect on their personal leadership style and managerial role.
  • Adopt a coaching mindset to empower and develop their team members.
  • Manage performance effectively while maintaining motivation and engagement.
  • Identify and develop future talents within their organization.
  • Balance team care with self-care for sustainable leadership.

SUSTAINABLE FINANCE AND ESG

PROPOSED DURATION: • 2 DAYS

Learning objectives:

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  • Map ESG priorities to their bank’s strategic objectives and identify 2–3 concrete areas for integration (e.g., lending policies, product design, client segmentation). 
  • Design governance arrangements by defining clear roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes for ESG within their organization. 
  • Embed ESG factors into existing risk management frameworks, including credit, market, and operational risk assessment practices. 
  • Interpret and apply relevant ESG regulations and reporting standards to their bank’s context, identifying immediate compliance gaps and actions. 
  • Develop a practical, step-by-step action plan to implement ESG initiatives in their own bank, including quick wins and longer-term priorities.

STRATEGY, GOVERNANCE, & INTERNAL CONTROL

PROPOSED DURATION: • 5 DAYS

Learning objectives:

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  • Define and monitor long-term strategies in alignment with the Mission, Values, and Risk Appetite set by the Board of Directors.
  • Translate the fundamental principles of corporate governance into robust and effective organisational practices.
  • Apply the Fit and Proper requirements at both Non-Executive and Executive levels.
  • Identify and explain the expected contributions of Commercial, Support, and Control functions within a sound risk management framework.
  • Describe the positioning, purpose, and functioning of the Risk Management, Compliance, and Internal Audit functions.
  • Distinguish between the main financial and non-financial risk categories to which a financial institution is exposed and outline the associated risk management tactics and mitigating measures.
  • Explain the risk management cycle and analyse the interrelationships across risk categories, including the cause-and-effect domino dynamics between them.