Universal Merchant Bank Explained

Universal Merchant Bank
Type:	Private company
Foundation:	1972
Location:	Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
Key People:	Dr. Barfour Osei, Board Chairman Mr. Nana Kwadwo Dwemoh Benneh, CEO
Industry:	Financial
Products:	Financial services

The Universal Merchant Bank, formerly known as Merchant Bank Ghana Limited, is a Ghanaian financial institution headquartered in Accra.

History

Established on 15 March 1972, the Universal Merchant Bank began its operations as a merchant bank. Over time, the institution expanded its services to encompass retail banking, following the acquisition of a universal banking license in 2005.^[1]

Branch Network

The bank's headquarters is situated in the capital city of Ghana, Accra. It operates through various branches and subsidiary entities across multiple locations:^[2]

1. Head office - Located at the SSNIT Emporium Building on Liberation Road, Airport City, Accra
2. Abeka UMB Branch - Situated at Opsem House, opposite the SSNIT Building
3. Abossey Okai Branch - Adjacent to the former Fan Milk depot
4. Achimota Branch - Positioned at Mile 7 Junction, in close proximity to the Goil Filling Station
5. Adabraka Branch - Found at 123 Sethi Plaza, near the Adabraka Police Station
6. Airport City Branch - Located on Liberation Road within the SSNIT Emporium Building, Airport City
7. East Legon Branch - Near the East Legon Restaurant
8. Junction Mall Branch - Within the premises of Junction Mall, Nungua
9. Kaneshie Branch - Situated near Hansonic Junction, Fisherman House
10. Labone Branch - Found at 9 Ndebaninge Road, opposite Labone Secondary School

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Overview. www.myumbbank.com/. myumbbank. 14 February 2015.
2. Web site: Universal Merchant Bank branches and contacts. 15 August 2018.