UBA has launched Integrated Diaspora Banking and Investment Platform to Boost African Global Capital Flows.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has unveiled a comprehensive diaspora banking and investment platform designed to deepen financial engagement with Africans living and working across the globe.
The new initiative integrates banking, payments, investments, pensions, insurance, real estate and asset management solutions into a single coordinated ecosystem. The platform was developed in collaboration with key partners including United Capital Plc, Africa Prudential Plc, UBA Pensions, Afriland Properties Plc, Heirs Insurance Group and Avon Healthcare Limited.
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Speaking at the unveiling, UBA’s Head of Diaspora Banking, Anant Rao, described the platform as a shift in Africa’s engagement with its global citizens.
“For decades, Africa’s engagement with its diaspora has focused largely on remittances. Today, we are moving beyond that. This platform represents a transition from simple money transfers to a financial ecosystem where Africans globally can bank, make payments, invest, protect their families and build long-term wealth seamlessly,” Rao said.
He noted that diaspora remittance flows into Africa exceed $100 billion annually, positioning diaspora capital as one of the continent’s most resilient and consistent funding sources.
“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 across the continent,” he added.
According to Rao, the objective is to offer a unified structure that addresses the diverse needs of Africans abroad, spanning cross-border banking, securities services, asset management, pensions, insurance and property investment. The coordinated ecosystem is designed to enable diaspora customers manage financial commitments across borders with transparency and ease.
UBA’s Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, emphasised the importance of collaboration among ecosystem partners in delivering a seamless customer experience.
“The modern African is a global citizen, mobile, ambitious and 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. This platform ensures that Africans everywhere can remain economically connected to the continent with confidence and transparency,” she said.
Rao also referenced the philosophy of Africapitalism championed by UBA’s Founder and Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu, which promotes long-term private sector investment that delivers both financial returns and social impact.
“Africa will increasingly be financed by Africans themselves, including Africans abroad. Our responsibility is to build the trusted financial infrastructure that makes this possible,” he said.
Ecosystem partners highlighted rising demand among diaspora Africans for professionally managed investment products, secure property ownership channels, insurance protection and long-term financial planning solutions.
United Capital showcased globally accessible investment products, while Afriland Properties presented structured real estate investment models tailored for diaspora clients. Heirs Insurance outlined life and asset protection solutions, and Avon Healthcare demonstrated cross-border healthcare access for families. Africa Prudential and UBA Pensions reinforced digital investment management and pension savings options aimed at supporting diaspora participation in African capital markets.
