UBA UK, established as a financial services firm in 1995 and fully acquired by United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) in 2013, began its wholesale banking operations in the UK on March 19, 2018. Authorized by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the PRA, UBA UK is a preferred conduit for international business and trade flows to and from Africa. Its parent company, UBA, is a prominent Pan-African financial services group with a presence in 20 African countries, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and France, catering to over 20 million customers. UBA UK focuses on serving African banks, corporates expanding into international markets, international corporations in Africa, beneficiaries, exporters, commodity trading companies, and Multilateral & Development Organizations.
UBA UK initiated its wholesale banking activities in the UK on March 19, 2018. The bank is authorized by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and is under the regulatory oversight of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the PRA.
Having initially been established as a financial services firm in 1995, UBA UK became fully owned by United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) in 2013.
Its parent company, UBA, boasts a storied history as one of the oldest banks in Africa, originating in 1949. UBA has established a presence across 20 African nations, as well as in the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and France. This leading Pan-African financial services group is headquartered in Nigeria and is listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. With a customer base exceeding 20 million in Africa, UBA offers a range of innovative products and services, supported by a dedicated workforce prepared to meet your business requirements.
UBA UK holds the role of the preferred financial institution, serving as a gateway for international business and trade interactions involving Africa. Its primary focus areas encompass:
- African banks and financial institutions
- African corporations aiming to venture into global markets for access to new customers and capital markets
- International corporations operating within Africa or seeking partnerships on the continent to expand coverage
- Beneficiaries, exporters, and commodity trading firms engaged in transactions involving our targeted African countries
- Multilateral & Development Organizations as well as African Central Banks
Contact Information for UBA UK:
Address: UBA UK 36 Queen Street London EC4R 1BN
Phone: +44 (0) 207 766 4600
General Enquiries: Email: info@ubauk.com
Treasury: Email: treasury@ubauk.com
Trade: Email: tradeservices@ubauk.com
UBA, UK CAREERS
UBA, UK is one of the best places to work because it provides the opportunity to serve and earn, expand one’s career and build oneself.
They are successful because they are passionate about their customers and driven by our organisational core values of Enterprise, Excellence, and Execution. They are dedicated to ensuring that their workplace is diverse, inclusive, and focused on merit.
They recruit talented, forward-thinking people who share their values and have a passion for Africa and the world in general.
Wherever you are in your career, they offer opportunities to join and grow with UBA UK. If you are interested in a career at UBA UK please send your CV to recruitment@ubauk.com.
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