Tony Ntore

Husband | Father | Banking Sector | Fitness | Positivity

[🇷🇼 Rwanda au Luxembourg 🇱🇺 @RwandainLux]

Ambassador @AuroreMimosa, together with representatives of the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) @Kigali_IFC and the Rwanda Bankers Association (RBA) @RwandaBankers , engaged with a wide range of international stakeholders and explored new opportunities for cooperation and investment. 2/3

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

Yesterday, the Rwanda Bankers Association (RBA) Secretariat and member banks joined the commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at the Kabgayi Genocide Memorial, paying tribute to the victims killed in Kabgayi and laid to rest at the memorial site.

The commemoration began with a guided tour of the memorial, where participants learned about the history of the genocide in Kabgayi, listened to testimonies, and reflected on the devastating events that claimed countless lives in the area.

#Kwibuka32 #RwandaBankers

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

As climate-related risks continue to impact economies and financial systems, strengthening sustainability practices within the banking sector remains essential.

Today, the Rwanda Bankers Association (RBA), in collaboration with Climate Lens Advisors, convened a Climate Risks & Sustainability Workshop, focusing on the practical implementation of IFRS S1/S2 while strengthening banks’ climate risk management capabilities.

Discussions addressed key challenges including data gaps, inconsistent methodologies, standardization, and climate risk assessment.

#RwandaBankers

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

New Research Alert: The “23–6 Paradox” in Rwandan Agriculture

Did you know #Agriculture contributes ~23% of #Rwanda’s #GDP but receives only ~6% of bank credit? This mismatch threatens food security, livelihoods, and #Economic growth

Our latest research highlights:

✅ Agriculture employs 62% of the workforce and supports 2.2M households
✅ Small, fragmented farms limit productivity & access to finance
✅ Farmers rely heavily on informal lending (tontines, friends/family)
✅ Banks remain cautious due to risk, seasonality & lack of collateral

Solutions?

✅Shift to cash-flow-based lending & value chain finance
✅Build insurance, digital tools, and banking expertise
✅Empower farmer cooperatives, tech adoption, and financial literacy

RBA’s research urges: “Lend smarter, not just more.” Fixing the 23–6 paradox is key to inclusive growth, rural income transformation, and national prosperity.

Read the full research note here:
https://t.co/BVKvDb0SDD

#RwandaBankers #RBAResearch

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

Speaking at today’s knowledge sharing event on AI in Banking, Minister @MusoniPaula highlighted Rwanda’s progress in transforming financial services through artificial intelligence. She emphasised that with the right investments, the country can expand access to credit, unlock new financial opportunities, and leverage AI to reach more Rwandans. Collaboration and shared AI infrastructure will be key to scaling these innovations securely and effectively.

“Rwanda’s most important AI opportunity is not efficiency. It is inclusion at scale, designing AI-powered, cybersecurity-hardened financial services that reach every Rwandan and can serve as a proof of concept for the world.”

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

At the AI in Banking event organized by @RwandaBankers (RBA) with support from @Digitaljewels , RBA CEO @TNtore reflected on the evolving role of AI in Rwanda’s financial sector. He highlighted how innovation is helping the industry move faster, offer more personalized services, and strengthen resilience in an increasingly digital world.

He also emphasised the value of solutions that reflect local needs and the importance of nurturing talent, noting that progress and security go hand in hand as the sector charts its next steps.

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

Hon. @MusoniPaula on the power of collaboration in the AI era:

“In the AI era, institutions that collaborate will outcompete those that work in isolation. Shared threat intelligence raises the security floor for the entire sector. Cybercriminals operate as a network; we must respond as one. “

#RwandaBankers

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

Delivering the keynote, Hon. @MusoniPaula, Minister of ICT and Innovation (@RwandaICT), highlighted Rwanda’s strong progress and future ambition:

“Our progress is real: 96% financial inclusion, 57% mobile payment growth in a single year, a GCI cybersecurity score of 98 globally in 2024.
But progress is not a destination. AI is now the lever that determines who leads in financial services; and Rwanda has an opportunity, by design, to be among those leaders.”

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

In his opening remarks, @TNtore, the CEO of Rwanda Bankers' Association underscored the pace and impact of digital transformation:

“Digital adoption is accelerating, mobile banking transactions continue to reach new heights, and customer expectations are evolving every day.
At the center of this transformation is AI, enabling faster decisions, more personalized services, and real-time fraud detection while, at the same time, cyber threats grow more sophisticated and frequent.”

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

Exploring the future of finance in a digital age.

Today, the Rwanda Bankers Association, in partnership with @Digitaljewels, successfully convened industry leaders for an executive forum on AI in Banking & Cybersecurity at Marriott Hotel, Kigali.

Through insightful remarks, presentations and an engaging panel discussion, the forum explored how AI is transforming banking while redefining the cybersecurity landscape.

The conversations emphasized the need to balance innovation, risk, and compliance to build a secure and resilient financial ecosystem.

#RwandaBankers

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

A successful conclusion to the ABLP Banking Simulation Module in Luxembourg!

Last week, 21 bankers gathered in Luxembourg for the ABLP Banking Simulation Module, organized by RBA in partnership with @attf_lu. The bankers participated in an intensive program of real-time financial simulations, strategic decision-making, and collaborative learning.

The program ended with a closing ceremony attended by the ambassador of Rwanda to Luxembourg (@RwandainLux), @AuroreMimosa, as participants were awarded certificates in recognition of their successful completion of the module.

#RwandaBankers #CapacityBuilding

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

The ABLP Banking Simulation Module is officially underway in Luxembourg!

Yesterday, we kicked off the Banking Simulation Module of the Advanced Banking Leadership Programme (ABLP) in Luxembourg in partnership with @attf_lu, bringing together 20 bankers from 9 member banks for an intensive week of strategy, decision-making, and real-world financial simulations.

#RwandaBankers #CapacityBuilding

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

Happy Heroes Day from all of us at Rwanda Bankers’ Association!

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

Rwanda Bankers’ Association (RBA) publishes a new research paper titled “Digital money, real impact: Lessons from Global CBDC Pioneers for Rwanda's Next Leap​.”

The research paper examines lessons from global CBDC pioneers, finding no evidence of bank disintermediation or inflation shocks, and shows that the real challenge for CBDCs, especially for Rwanda, is achieving public adoption built on trust, value, and inclusion.

Read the full research paper here: https://t.co/H2BqONWxkm

#RwandaBankers

[Central Bank of Rwanda @CentralBankRw]

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 @Nbarigye.

From the values that shape his leadership to the personal motivations behind his work, take a closer look at what drives him, what he brings to the NBR, and his vision for the Bank’s journey ahead.

#BNREngage
#KnowYourCentralBank

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

Speaking during the handover ceremony, @TNtore, the CEO of Rwanda Bankers’ Association (RBA), reaffirmed RBA’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and contributing to long-term social impact.

#RwandaBankers

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

Today, Rwanda Bankers’ Association (RBA) visited the Jali Community Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) to support child nutrition through a sustainable initiative.

RBA handed over two cows to provide a reliable daily milk supply for the children, health insurance (mutuelle de sante) for vulnerable families, and other learning materials for the young learners.

#RwandaBankers #CSR

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

“Today, across the banking sector here in Rwanda and globally, we see a clear shift in how business is conducted. Young bankers are challenging existing processes and proposing digital solutions. Middle managers are testing new customer-service innovations. Senior leaders are embracing data-driven decision-making. This progress is possible because of the sector’s collective commitment to continuous learning.” - @TNtore, the CEO of Rwanda Bankers’ Association

[Mathilde Mukantabana @AmbMukantabana]

Muraho neza!
Twongeye kubibutsa iyi nkera y'abana bacu “Ibirezi n’Amasonga”, izaba kuri uyu wa gatanu! Muzawitabire tubashyigikire turi benshi tubatere ingabo mu bitugu mu gusigasira umuco wacu.
Ni tariki 28/11/2025 kuri Hilton Hotel, Rockville.
Ikaze murisanga mu #Rwanda rwino!

[Rwanda Bankers' Association @RwandaBankers]

#customerserviceweek2025