Standard Chartered Bank Uganda is now offering clients access to global banking products and services after launching its International Banking services offered in international financial centres including the UAE and the UK, amongst others.

The Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda, Sanjay Rughani, said the introduction of International Banking in Uganda is ‘a significant milestone’ and ‘signals a profound promise to cater to the evolving needs of its valued clients in Uganda.’

“Our International Banking services enhance our ability to offer tailored solutions and an expanded array of products that cater to diverse investment requirements, positioning our clients for sustained success on the international stage,” he said.

Paul Sefa-Badu, the Head, Consumer, Private and Business Banking, Standard Chartered Bank Uganda, expressed his enthusiasm for the unprecedented value that International Banking services will deliver to clients, empowering them to navigate the global financial landscape with confidence and ease.

“Our newly introduced International Banking services offer a wide array of benefits, which include but are not limited to, recognition of clients’ international status, opportunities to grow wealth internationally, and the convenience of seamless banking through features such as multi-currency account opening and global fund transfers. Additionally, clients can leverage the ability to own property overseas, among other advantages,” he said.

“We are the go-to bank for wealth and investment solutions based on our network and global expertise. The IB services will empower clients to diversify their investments and unlock unprecedented opportunities by tapping into Standard Chartered Bank’s International Banking Hubs from Singapore, Hongkong, India, Jersey and UAE. We encourage individuals and businesses alike to come on board and enjoy these services,” he added.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeje Odongo, who was the guest of honour at the launch said that with International Banking, Standard Chartered will offer Ugandan clients a wider range of sophisticated investment solutions, seamless everyday overseas banking and flexible, quick and easy access to foreign exchange.