Zawya · 12 Oct, 04:39 · Finance briefing

UBF representation on swift supervisory board reinforces global confidence and advanced payments ecosystem

United Bank for Africa has secured a seat on the supervisory board of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication.

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United Bank for Africa has secured a seat on the supervisory board of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. This appointment underscores growing international confidence in the bank’s governance and operational capabilities. It highlights the institution’s pivotal role in shaping the future of the global advanced payments ecosystem. The development signals a strategic alignment between African banking interests and global financial infrastructure standards, reinforcing UBF’s position within the international financial community.

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