BOU liquidates EFC Uganda,orders winding up of affairs
According to a statement by the Central Bank Deputy Governor Micheal Atingi-Ego this action has been taken because the continuation of EFC Uganda Limited’s activities is detrimental to the interests of its depositors due to the institution’s failure to resolve its significant undercapitalization and poor corporate governance.
Bank of Uganda (BoU) has effective January 19,2024, placed EFC Uganda Limited under liquidation, revoked its license, and ordered for the winding up of its affairs.
This is in in exercise of its powers under Sections 72 (1) and 12 (1) (d) & (g) of the Microfinance Deposit-taking Institutions (MDI) Act, 2003 as amended.
According to a statement by the Central Bank Deputy Governor Micheal Atingi-Ego this action has been taken because the continuation of EFC Uganda Limited’s activities is detrimental to the interests of its depositors due to the institution’s failure to resolve its significant undercapitalization and poor corporate governance.
“Bank of Uganda and the Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda will inform depositors of the arrangements that will be put in place to enable them to access all of their deposits,” he said in a statement.
He noted that all other creditors are requested to submit their claims to the Office of the Director Financial Stability, Bank of Uganda within 30 days.
“All borrowers of EFC Uganda Limited must continue to service their loan obligations by making payments at Bank of Uganda offices and branches,” reads an exerpt.
Atingi also said that any person possessing property of EFC Uganda Limited should deliver it to Bank of Uganda and hand it over to the Office of the Director, Financial Stability.
“In accordance with Section 69 of the Act no steps may be taken by any person to enforce any security over the property of EFC Uganda Limited (MDI) and no other proceedings or execution of legal process may be commenced or continued against the institution or its property.”
