{"id":30290,"date":"2019-03-03T20:46:13","date_gmt":"2019-03-03T19:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/?p=30290"},"modified":"2019-03-03T20:46:41","modified_gmt":"2019-03-03T19:46:41","slug":"uba-group-launches-full-banking-operations-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/uba-group-launches-full-banking-operations-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"UBA Group Launches Full Banking Operations In The UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

Three weeks after the UBA group launched its operations in Mali, the global financial city of London hosted a high level gathering of business and public sector leaders on Thursday February 28, 2019, as the new UBA franchise, UBA UK was formally birthed in the United Kingdom amidst high expectations.<\/p>\n

At the upscale ceremony which held at The Prestigious Shard in the city of London, UBA UK was formerly introduced to business leaders across Europe and Africa with a commitment from the UBA Group of its readiness to galvanise trade and commerce between Europe and Africa.<\/p>\n

The formal launch is sequel to the authorization of the Prudential Regulation Authority(PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority(FCA) for UBA UK Limited to carry out full scale wholesale banking across the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

With this launch, UBA Group further consolidates its unique positioning as the first and only Sub-Saharan African financial institution with banking operations in both the United Kingdom and the United States, thus reinforcing its strong franchise as Africa\u2019s Global Bank, facilitating trade and capital flows between Africa and the world.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the event, the Group Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu said the Group is excited by the authorization of the relevant regulatory authorities in the United Kingdom for UBA to upgrade its operation and further fulfil its aspiration of deepening trade and investments flows between Africa and Europe.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe enhancement of our business in the United Kingdom is very timely and mutually beneficial for African and European corporates as well as respective governments. With the British and other European governments seeking new and improved measures to grow trade relations with Africa, we are enthusiastic on our positioning and capabilities in supporting corporates and government institutions to fulfil these lofty aspirations, which we believe are pertinent for the sustainable growth of both continents.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elumelu expressed that he is extremely pleased as UBA is living up to its mantra of being Africa\u2019s global bank and positioning itself to support investors in key financial centres across the world.<\/p>\n

Also speaking at the event, The Group Managing Director\/CEO, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, noted that, \u201cUBA Group is the most efficient gateway for European corporates and institutions to access Africa, given the bank’s expansive network across most impact markets on the continent and its deep knowledge of the business terrains in Africa.<\/p>

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According to him, \u201cSimultaneously, we are serving the trade and capital needs of our African customers, who are seeking exposure to the European markets. With the upgrade of UBA UK Limited, we are excited to deepen our support to existing customers whilst also providing the leverage for new customers to effectively fulfil their cross-border transactions through UBA Group\u2019s network.\u201d<\/p>\n

On his part, the CEO, UBA UK, Mr. Patrick Gutmann, said; \u201cWe are now on a stronger footing, as the authorization of the PRA and FCA for an enhanced business model affords us the opportunity to swell our capital and balance sheet as well as the broader UBA Group\u2019s network across Africa. We welcome our existing and new customers to this new world of borderless opportunities, as we creatively serve our customers in meeting their international transaction needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0Some of the guests In attendance at the event were the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; President, Afreximbank, Dr. Benedict Oramah; Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, \u00a0H.E Shaukat Aziz; Member of the British House of Lords and Executive Committee Member of the All Party \u00a0Africa Group, Rt. Hon Lord Anthony Tudor St. John amongst many others.<\/p>\n

The event was not short on entertainment as one of Africa\u2019s leading entertainer,s Dbanj performed to the admiration of guests including Star boy, Whiz Kid.<\/p>\n

United Bank for Africa (UK) Limited, previously named UBA Capital (Europe) Limited offers a full suite of treasury services, cash management, correspondent banking, corporate lending and wholesale deposit products to professionals and eligible counterparties. In addition, UBA (UK) Limited offers all aspects of structured and trade finance; issuance, acceptance, confirmation and refinancing of Letters of Credit of different variations, including SBLCs.<\/p>\n

Photo Caption: From Left; CEO, UBA UK, Mr. Patrick Gutmann; GMD\/CEO, UBA Plc, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka; President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Group Chairman, UBA Plc, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu; President, Afreximbank, Dr. Benedict Oramah; and CEO, UBA Africa, Mr. Victor Osadolor at the launch of UBA UK in London on Thursday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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