U Microfinance Bank Ltd. (U Bank) wins ‘Fastest Growing Microfinance Bank in Pakistan’ at Global Business Outlook Awards, 2021
Islamabad May, 2021
During the Global Business Outlook Awards in May, 2021 U Microfinance Bank Ltd. (U Bank) was awarded Fastest Growing Microfinance Bank Pakistan. The Global Business Outlook Awards seek to recognise and reward excellence in businesses around the world. They are designed to facilitate the outstanding work of businesses and business leaders across industries, in terms of performance, innovation and drive to create industry value.read more
U Microfinance Bank Ltd. and It’s President & CEO wins Global Good Governance Awards, 2021
Islamabad, May 25, 2021
During the Global Good Governance – 3G Awards held on May 25, 2021 U Microfinance Bank Ltd. was awarded The 3G Creativity and Innovation Award and U Bank President & CEO Mr. Kabeer Naqvi won The 3G Best Emerging Leader in Corporate Sector Award.read more
VIS Upgrades Entity Ratings of U Microfinance Bank Limited
Karachi, April 29, 2021
VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (VIS) has upgraded the entity ratings of U Microfinance Bank Limited (UMBL) to ‘A+/A-1’ (Single A Plus/A-One) from ‘A/A-1’ (Single A /A-One). The medium to long-term rating of ‘A+’ denotes good credit quality coupled with adequate protection factors. Moreover, risk factors may vary with possible changes in the economy.read more
U Microfinance Bank and NADRA Technologies Limited shake hands to provide e-Sahulat services.
Islamabad, October 21, 2020:
U Microfinance Bank and NADRA Technologies Limited has collaborated to extend e-sahulat services at U Microfinance Bank branches. Through this partnership U Bank’s 200+ Branch network will be able to offer complete e-sahulat services that includes Bill payment, G2P payments, Money Transfer, Donation Collection, Fee Collection and Citizen Verification etc.read more
U Microfinance Bank Limited Awarded ABF Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2020 for “Microfinance Syndication Deal of the Year – Pakistan”
Islamabad, September 01, 2020:
This year, U Microfinance Bank Ltd. (U Bank) was awarded the ABF Corporate & Investment Banking Award 2020 for“Microfinance Syndication Deal of the Year – Pakistan” category. The Syndicate Term loan was executed between U Microfinance Bank Ltd. and Allied Bank Limited in last week of December 2018, with drawdown in trenches, with the purpose of fueling business expansion and growth in loan portfolio.read more
U Microfinance Bank Limited Awarded Global Good Governance award for ‘Best Emerging Microfinance Bank 2020’
Islamabad, June 15, 2020:
U Microfinance Bank Ltd. (U Bank) was awarded the Best Emerging Microfinance Bank 2020 during the Global Good Governance – 3G Awards held on June 8, 2020. The Global Good Governance Awards are held annually to celebrate and acknowledge institutions and organizations around the world for their impact driven work carried out with social responsibility and good governance. read more
VIS maintains Ratings of U Microfinance Bank Limited with ‘Rating Watch-Developing’ status
Karachi, April 30, 2020:
VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (VIS) has maintained the entity ratings of U Microfinance Bank Limited (UMBL) at ‘A/A-1’ (Single A/A-One). The medium to long-term rating of ‘A’ denotes good credit quality, with adequate protection factors. Moreover, risk factors may vary with possible changes in the economy. The short-term rating of ‘A-1’ denotes high certainty of timely payment; liquidity factors are excellent and supported by good fundamental protection factors. The subordinated Tier 2 TFC rating has also been maintained ‘A-’ (Single A Minus). The medium to long-term rating of ‘A-’ denotes good credit quality coupled with adequate protection factors. Further, risk factors may vary with possible changes in the economy. The previous rating action was announced on April 30, 2019. read more
U Microfinance Bank inaugurates its Innovation Centre
Islamabad, March 05, 2020:
The launch signals U Bank’s renewed commitment to keep innovation at the heart of all its efforts and performing cutting-edge research to push the entire ecosystem forward. read more
U Microfinance Bank Wins Grant from Karandaaz for Financial Inclusion of Women
Islamabad, March 05, 2020:
U Microfinance Bank Ltd. signed a grant agreement with Karandaaz Pakistan, with funding from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant will help U Bank further its mission of financially including more women. U Bank won the grant through a competitive application process via Karandaaz’s Digital Experiments program. read more
MoITT Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui visits U Microfinance Bank HQ.
Islamabad, November 13, 2019:
The Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunications Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui visited U Microfinance Bank Ltd. Head Quarters – ( a wholly owned subsidiary of PTCL – Etisalat) in Islamabad.
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U Microfinance Bank celebrates 200th branch network landmark.
Islamabad, October 04, 2019:
U Microfinance Bank inaugurates its 200th Branch situated in Gilgit with the commitment to take banking services to the last mile in Pakistan. The President & CEO of U Microfinance Bank, Mr. Kabeer Naqvi along with the management team inaugurated the branch on 4th of October 2019.
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U Microfinance Bank Limited partners with WorldRemit for instant money transfers to Pakistan
Islamabad & London, September 03, 2019:
Leading digital money transfer service WorldRemit has joined forces with U Microfinance Bank for online money transfers to Pakistan.
Pakistanis living in over 50 countries, including the USA, UK, Canada and Australia, can now send money directly from their smartphones via WorldRemit to 190 plus U Microfinance Bank locations across Pakistan. read more
U Microfinance Bank launches its first impact assessment and baseline study and shares new insights about their microfinance customers.
Islamabad, August 26, 2019:
Measurement & Baseline report today in an event hosted in Islamabad. The guests included executives from various microfinance, research and international institutions who all came together to discuss the challenges and opportunities in measuring social impact within the Pakistani microfinance sector. This first-of-its-kind report in the Pakistani ecosystem, is a concrete step forward by U Bank to gather and open-up more customer side data and insights and ensure better product and service design with the aim of improving the sectors social impact outcomes. read more
JCR-VIS has upgraded the short-term entity ratings of U Microfinance Bank Limited (UMBL) from ‘A-2’ (A-Two) to ‘A-1’ (A-One)
Karachi, January 11, 2019:
Karachi, January 11, 2019: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded the short-term entity ratings of U Microfinance Bank Limited (UMBL) from ‘A-2’ (A-Two) to ‘A-1’ (A-One). Long-term entity rating and subordinated Tier 2 TFC rating has been reaffirmed at A (Single A) and ‘A-’ (Single A Minus), respectively. Outlook on the assigned rating is ‘Stable’. The previous rating action was announced on April 27, 2018. read more
PTCL Injects Rs. 4 Billion in U Microfinance Bank to Implement Expansion Plans
Islamabad, Dec 31, 2018:
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has signed an agreement for a PKR 4 Billion Unsecured Subordinated Debt Facility (Tier 2 capital) with U Microfinance Bank (U Bank), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of PTCL. This capital injection will enable the bank to further capitalize on the growth opportunities possible in Pakistan’s microfinance sector. read more
JCR-VIS Upgrades Ratings of U Microfinance Bank Limited
Karachi, April 27, 2018:
Karachi, April 27, 2018: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has upgraded the entity ratings of U Microfinance Bank Limited (UMBL) from ‘A-/A-2’ (Single A Minus/A-Two) to ‘A/A-2 (Single A/A-Two). Rating of the bank’s privately placed unsecured, subordinated, Tier 2 TFC has been finalized and upgraded to ‘A-’ (Single A Minus) from BBB+ (Triple B Plus). Outlook on the assigned rating is ‘Stable’. The previous rating action was announced on September 29, 2017. read more
PTCL Injects Rs. 1 Billion into U Bank
Islamabad: Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has injected an additional equity of PKR 1 billion in U Microfinance Bank Ltd. (U Bank), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of PTCL. This capital injection will enable the Bank to further capitalize on the growth opportunities possible in Pakistan’s microfinance sector. read more
U Bank Raises Rs. 600 Million for Seven Years through TFC
Karachi: Tuesday, July 4, 2017
U Microfinance Bank Limited (U Bank) — through its Lead Adviser and Arranger Pak Oman Investment Company — has raised Rs. 600 million in the form of Privately Placed Term Finance Certificates (PPTFC) from Banks, DFIs and Asset Management Companies. The PPTFC issue will contribute towards UBank’s Tier II capital. read more
