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.

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When ubauk.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7766 4600 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC4R 1BN
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Other names (2)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • UBAUK Trading name: A name it trades under now.
  • UBA Capital (Europe) Limited Former name: A name it was registered under before.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Dealing in investments as principal

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 September 1995 (31 years old)
Registered office
36 Queen Street, London, Greater London, EC4R 1BN
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Kennedy Uzoka Director Oct 1966 4 Oct 2019 None
Oliver Alawuba Director Jun 1966 15 Nov 2022 None
Adesolaadebola Yomi-Ajayi Director Sep 1972 15 Nov 2022 None
Allan Christopher Michael Low Director Feb 1960 11 Oct 2023 1 other company
Nashwa Saleh (Dr) Director Jan 1976 25 Oct 2023 1 other company
Loknath Mishra Director Nov 1969 2 Feb 2026 3 other companies
Simon Hilliard Poole Director Jul 1966 26 Jun 2026 8 other companies
Joseph Jerry Liow Yune Loy Director Mar 1969 26 Jun 2026 8 other companies
Dawn Heather Brown Director Jul 1967 26 Jun 2026 None
Helen Ogonna Iwuchukwu Secretary Not published 22 Sep 2023 –

Other companies run by these 9 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
20
closed down
2
are FCA-registered
6

In the full report: all 20 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 9 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 6 on the FCA register
  • The 1 company these 9 directors run together
  • All 40 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

United Bank for Africa (UK)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2018

13 April 2018

  • Changed its registered name from "UBA Capital (Europe) Limited"

FCA register

19 March 2018

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1995

21 September 1995

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 82 events

  • All 82 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 75
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Firms connected to United Bank for Africa (UK)

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with United Bank for Africa (UK). A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms
4
share a director
2
share its postcode
2

In the full report: all 4 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (2), the same postcode (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
  • 4 past links through former directors
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Firms like United Bank for Africa (UK)

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In London

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  • 20 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 82 events in its history
  • 4 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

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. It has held its current authorisation since March 2018 and works as a bank or building society. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is United Bank for Africa (UK)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7766 4600 and the website ubauk.com for United Bank for Africa (UK). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is United Bank for Africa (UK) a scam or clone?
United Bank for Africa (UK) is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
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.
Who runs United Bank for Africa (UK)?
Companies House lists 9 directors of United Bank for Africa (UK): Kennedy Uzoka, Oliver Alawuba, Adesolaadebola Yomi-Ajayi, Allan Christopher Michael Low, Nashwa Saleh (Dr), Loknath Mishra and 3 more.
How long has United Bank for Africa (UK) been in business?
The company was formed on 21 September 1995, and has held its current FCA authorisation since March 2018.
Does United Bank for Africa (UK) use any other names?
It trades as UBAUK. It has previously used the name UBA Capital (Europe) Limited.

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