United Bank for Africa (UK) Limited

Reference number: 695048

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Also trades as
  • UBAUK

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03104974
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 September 1995 (30 years old)
Registered office
36 Queen Street, London, Greater London, EC4R 1BN
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
John Coulter Director Oct 1961 10 Aug 2017
Kennedy Uzoka Director Oct 1966 4 Oct 2019
Alexander James Trotter Director Jan 1967 6 Aug 2020
Oliver Alawuba Director Jun 1966 15 Nov 2022
Adesolaadebola Yomi-Ajayi Director Sep 1972 15 Nov 2022
Allan Christopher Michael Low Director Feb 1960 11 Oct 2023
Nashwa Saleh (Dr) Director Jan 1976 25 Oct 2023
Loknath Mishra Director Nov 1969 2 Feb 2026
Dawn Heather Brown Director Jul 1967 26 Jun 2026
Simon Hilliard Poole Director Jul 1966 26 Jun 2026
Joseph Jerry Liow Yune Loy Director Mar 1969 26 Jun 2026
Helen Ogonna Iwuchukwu Secretary Not published 22 Sep 2023

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.

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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Dealing in investments as principal

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • UBA Capital (Europe) Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is United Bank for Africa (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, United Bank for Africa (UK) Limited (FRN 695048) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with United Bank for Africa (UK)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about United Bank for Africa (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is United Bank for Africa (UK) a scam or clone?
United Bank for Africa (UK) is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is United Bank for Africa (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
United Bank for Africa (UK)'s FRN is 695048. You can verify it on the FCA register.