United Overseas Bank Ltd

Reference number: 204714

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 2 warnings naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED
Company number
FC008535
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
18 August 1975 (50 years old)
Registered office
80 Raffles Place, Uob Plaza, Singapore, 0104

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ee Cheong Wee Director Jan 1953 9 Nov 1993
Kan Seng Wong Director Sep 1946 27 Jul 2017
Jown Leam (michael) Lien Director Sep 1963 27 Jul 2017
Ee Lim Wee Director Aug 1961 1 Jul 2018
Swee Kim Phan Director Mar 1958 1 Jul 2019
Tai Tee Chia (Dr) Director Mar 1962 1 Oct 2020
Kim Hong Tracey Oh Director Aug 1956 1 Sep 2021
Ba Thanh Dinh Director Jun 1957 1 Dec 2021
Lay Lim Teo Director Aug 1963 1 Jan 2022
Chong Tee Ong Director Jul 1961 1 Jan 2023
Ean Lim Beh Secretary Not published 1 Mar 2023

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Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (2)
  • 020 8124 4109
  • 0800 260 5974
Fake email addresses (2)
  • info@kellerinvestmentsllp.com
  • info@uobuk.com
Fake websites (2)
  • kellerinvestmentsllp.com
  • uobuk.com
The 2 FCA warnings these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

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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Show FCA detail (4 permissions)
  • Accepting Deposits
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • 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.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is United Overseas Bank Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, United Overseas Bank Ltd (FRN 204714) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with United Overseas Bank?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about United Overseas Bank to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is United Overseas Bank a scam or clone?
United Overseas Bank 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 Overseas Bank's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
United Overseas Bank's FRN is 204714. You can verify it on the FCA register.