The 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.
The conference will bring together key stakeholders to advance alternative trade finance solutions across the continent.
As Africa moves towards a more integrated market under the African Continental Free Trade Area, the organisers said financial instruments such as factoring and receivables finance are becoming increasingly important in bridging the trade finance gap, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while supporting 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.
The event is expected to bring together senior representatives from financial institutions, development finance institutions, insurers, regulators and government bodies from across Africa and beyond. Discussions will focus on scaling alternative financing solutions for African businesses, with particular emphasis on SMEs.
Organisers said the conference will provide a platform for high-level dialogue on the growing role of factoring, receivables finance and credit insurance in supporting trade, improving access to working capital and strengthening financial ecosystems.
Key sessions will examine market development, legal and regulatory frameworks, credit insurance and digitalisation, as well as practical considerations for building and scaling sustainable receivables finance solutions.
As institutions across Africa continue to explore alternatives to traditional lending models, factoring and supply chain finance are increasingly being recognised as important tools for improving liquidity, supporting business growth and facilitating both domestic and cross-border trade.
Against this backdrop, the conference aims to deepen market understanding, raise awareness and promote dialogue on the conditions required to support the continued development of receivables finance across the region.
The event will also provide opportunities for knowledge exchange and strategic engagement, allowing participants to interact with market practitioners, policymakers and industry leaders while strengthening connections within the trade finance ecosystem.
Speaking ahead of the conference, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President for Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank, said factoring is becoming essential for businesses seeking immediate liquidity.
“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 happy 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,” she said.
Deputy Secretary General of FCI, Ms. Betül Kurtulus, said the growth of factoring in Africa depends on sustained engagement among stakeholders.
“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,” she said.
Through the initiative, Afreximbank and FCI said they aim to strengthen collaboration, support market development and advance practical financing solutions that can contribute to trade expansion and broader economic growth across Africa.
