Global Finance names UBA among World’s Safest Banks
An international financial magazine ‘Global Finance’ has named United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana among the World’s safest banks in the 2022 rankings.
UBA placed 4th position in Africa and the only bank in Ghana to make it into the prestigious list provided by three rating Agencies-Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch.
A statement issued by the magazine says, “As banking systems in most regions of the world struggle with widespread economic stress and the lingering effects of the pandemic, our Safest Bank rankings recognize country winners that demonstrated resilience in preserving their franchises to earn this important designation.”
Commenting on this honour by Global Finance, Chris Ofikulu, Managing Director of UBA Ghana says, “This recognition is the outcome of UBA’s vision to be the leading financial institution and diligent management of our assets which have placed the bank among the safest banks in the world. We are really delighted that our desire to offer first-rate banking solutions to our valued clients has been globally recognised.”
“We remain committed to upholding the trust of our customers and continue to seamlessly meet their banking needs and expectations.”
According to Global Finance, “To be eligible for inclusion among the Safest Banks by Country, entities must be among the world’s largest 1,000 banks by assets and carry at least one long-term foreign currency deposit or debt rating from one of the three major rating agencies.”
About UBA
Since inception in 2005, UBA Ghana has established its presence in Ghana as a full financial service institution providing retail, corporate and transactional banking services. The bank offers a wide range of unique banking solutions and products to its customers. UBA’s presence in the banking industry in Ghana has revolutionized banking in the industry, where competitive innovation in responding to the needs of the customers has become the driving force of the industry. UBA’s world class customer driven innovations have earned it the confidence of the Ghanaian public; as it continues to provide banking services to a wide variety of customers.
Source: Ghana Business
