A high-level delegation from Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) is in London, United Kingdom to participate in a number of events. The bank’s delegation is led by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. John Awuah accompanied by Director, Consumer and Business Banking, Mr. Kevin Cain; Director, Treasury, Mr. Kevin Adarkwah; and Director Marketing and Communications, Ms. Yvonne … Read more
As part of measures to digitize and make banking more convenient, Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has launched a mobile application to bring banking to the doorstep of its numerous customers. The UMB ‘SpeedApp’ will allow the bank’s customers to conduct their banking transactions in the comfort of their homes, offices and while on the go … Read more
One district one factory project to begin in September. That is an assurance from the CEO of Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), John Awuah. UMB Bank in March announced a partnership deal with government to inject 100 million US dollars into the One-District-One- Factory project over a period of time. According to the bank, the project … Read more
Customers of Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) have been promised speed and quality banking in coming days as the bank commemorates its 45th anniversary. Formerly known as Merchant Bank, UMB was established on 15th March 1972: one of the earliest established banks in the country. The bank is committed to supporting SMEs, socio economic development and … Read more
Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has inaugurated a business incubation centre at Madina in the La Nkwantanang Municipality in the Greater Accra Region to support the government’s one district, one factory initiative. Known as the UMB PPP Incubator Centre, the facility is expected to partner the government and private businesses as part of an initiative to … Read more
Building on its long and proud history of developing businesses in Ghana, in October 2016 UMB unveiled the UMB Centre for Businesses in Ashtown, Kumasi. The vision of the UMB Centre for Businesses is to set a new standard in the delivery of SME banking services and to enhance the competitiveness of UMB in the … Read more
Ghana’s leading bank in Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) services, Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has added on to its long and proud history of developing businesses in the country since October 2016 by unveiling the UMB Centre for Businesses in Ashtown, Kumasi. The vision of the UMB Centre for Businesses is to set a new … Read more
UMB, always at the forefront of enhancing customer experience, has launched instant visa cards to provide customers with UMB visa cards in a matter of minutes. Coming on the heels of an impressive financial performance in the 2016 financial year, the bank is clearly not resting on its laurels and is focused on creating value … Read more
As part of measures to promote quick and easy banking in Ghana, Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has launched its instant visa cards. The move seeks to provide customers visa cards in a matter of minutes. Speaking at the launch of the instant visa cards in Accra, Chief Executive Officer of UMB, Mr. John Awuah said … Read more
The Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has reiterated its commitment to provide customers with speed banking to meet their changing need with the introduction of instant visa card. It is believed the move will also provide customers with convenience in banking. Speaking at the launch, the CEO of UMB, John Awuah remarked, “In November last year, … Read more
The Universal Merchant Bank, UMB, has posted a pre-tax profit of GH¢27.4 million for the 2016 financial year representing a 462 per cent year-on-year growth. The Bank set out on an agenda of transforming into a first-tier bank when it was established in 2014. Two years on, the foundations laid have begun to pay off … Read more
Universal Merchant Bank, formerly Merchant Bank (Ghana) Limited, a bank Akufo-Addo, then in opposition, led the New Patriotic Party to accuse President John Mahama of selling to his brother; Mr Ibrahim Mahama has pledged a whopping US$100 million to support government’s one-district, one-factory policy. According to managers of Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), the Akufo-Addo-led government’s … Read more
UMB Bank has announced a partnership deal with government to inject 100 million US dollars into the One-District-One- Factory project over a period of time. According to the bank, the project fits into its strategy of investing in public infrastructure for long term returns. Speaking to Citi Business News at the Flagstaff House after meeting … Read more
The management of the Universal Merchant Bank has earmarked 100 million dollars to support government’s one district, one factory initiative. The Board of Directors of UMB Bank led by its Board Chairperson, Mrs. Betty Zormelo, disclosed this when they paid a courtesy call on the President Nana Akufo-Addo at the Flagstaff House in Accra on … Read more
The management of the Universal Merchant Bank has earmarked 100 million dollars to support government’s one district, one factory initiative. The Board of Directors of UMB Bank led by its Board Chairperson, Mrs. Betty Zormelo, disclosed this when they paid a courtesy call on the President Nana Akufo-Addo at the Flagstaff House in Accra on … Read more
The events sub-committee of Ghana’s 60 years Anniversary Committee, has launched one of its flagship programs dubbed, ” Jubilee Innovation Challenge (JIC)”. The JIC is a youth challenge aimed at getting Ghanaian youth to develop mobile apps that can be relevant to the Ghanaian way of doing things in everyday life and in the business … Read more
The events sub-committee of the Ghana 60 years Anniversary Committee has launched one of its flagship programs dubbed, ” Jubilee Innovation Challenge (JIC)”. The JIC is a youth challenge aimed at getting Ghanaian youth to develop mobile apps that can be relevant to the Ghanaian way of doing things in everyday life and in the … Read more
Receiving the award on behalf of the bank, UMB Bank’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Ms. Yvonne Botchey, dedicated the award to the bank’s cherished customers and expressed her appreciation to the Board and Management of UMB for recognizing the strategic importance of the bank’s brand. “The strength of the UMB Bank brand is largely … Read more
Universal Merchant Bank (UMB Bank) has announced the introduction of three additional VISA cards to give its customers more options in carrying out their transactions. As one of Ghana’s most customer-centric banks, UMB Bank partnered with Visa Inc. in April 2015 to introduce the UMB VISA Classic debit card. A year later, UMB Bank has … Read more
Universal Merchant Bank (UMB Bank) on Thursday, introduced three additional VISA Cards to give its customers more options in carrying out their transactions. The new VISA Cards are UMB VISA Prepaid Card, the UMB VISA Business Card and the UMB Platinum Card. As one of Ghana’s most customer centric banks, UMB Bank partnered with Visa … Read more