
A new article published by Watchdog Uganda explains the role of custodial services in Uganda's evolving financial sector. According to the piece by Pauline Kansiime, these services are playing a central role in safeguarding investor wealth as pension savings grow, collective investment schemes expand, and participation in capital markets increases. Although the term may sound technical, the article argues that custodial services are fundamental to protecting investments and enhancing confidence in the country's financial system.
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