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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has unveiled a diaspora banking and investment platform aimed at connecting Africans living abroad with structured wealth and investment opportunities across the continent.
The platform, launched at the bank’s global headquarters in Lagos under the theme “Beyond Banking: Powering the Global African Lifestyle,” integrates banking, payments, investments, pensions, insurance, healthcare and real estate services into a single financial ecosystem.
UBA developed the platform in partnership with United Capital, Africa Prudential, UBA Pensions, Afriland Properties, Heirs Insurance Group and Avon Healthcare Limited.
Speaking at the unveiling, UBA’s Head of Diaspora Banking, Anant Rao, said the initiative represented a shift from traditional remittance services to long-term wealth creation.
“For decades, Africa’s engagement with its diaspora has focused largely on remittances. Today, we are moving beyond that. This platform creates a financial ecosystem where Africans globally can bank, make payments, invest, protect their families and build long-term wealth seamlessly,” he said.
Rao noted that African diaspora remittance flows exceed $100 billion annually, describing them as one of the most consistent sources of capital into the continent.
“Diaspora capital is not just a flow of funds, it is a strategic growth partner for Africa. Our role is to provide a trusted platform that converts capital into structured investment and shared prosperity,” he added.
UBA said customers on the platform would be able to manage financial commitments across borders, including investments, asset management, insurance protection, pension savings and property ownership.
The bank’s Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, said the platform was designed to strengthen economic ties between Africans abroad and their home countries.
“The modern African is a global citizen but remains deeply connected to home. Whether living in Africa, Europe, the Americas or the Middle East, there must be a structured and secure financial connection back home,” she said.
Partner institutions highlighted growing interest among diaspora Africans in credible investment channels, secure real estate ownership and long-term financial planning.
UBA said the initiative aligned with its Africapitalism philosophy, which promotes private-sector investment as a driver of economic development across the continent.
The bank added that mobilising diaspora capital through trusted financial infrastructure would play a major role in financing Africa’s future growth.
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