United Overseas Bank Limited (Singapore: UOB)
048624 Singapore (Map) Phone: +65-6533-9898
Fax: +65-6534-2334
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.uob.com.sg
Overview
One of Singapore's top financial institutions, United Overseas Bank (UOB) provides a full complement of commercial banking and personal financial services -- it has issued more than 1.5 million credit cards, making it one of the largest issuers in the region. Other activities include trust services, investment banking, insurance, and brokerage. UOB and its subsidiaries, Far Eastern Bank in Singapore and UOB Buana in Indonesia, operate more than 500 offices in Malaysia and Thailand as well as more than a dozen other nations in Asia, Australia, Western Europe, and North America. Other subsidiary banks include United Overseas Bank (China) and United Overseas Bank Philippines.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for United Overseas Bank Limited (Singapore: UOB)
| Company Type | Public (Singapore: UOB; Pink Sheets: UOVEY [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £2,459.9 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 5.8% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £940.4 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (9.5%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for United Overseas Bank Limited (Singapore: UOB)
| Chairman | Cho Yaw Wee (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| Deputy Chairman and CEO | Wee Ee Cheong |
| CFO and Head Group Corporate Services | Wai Fai Lee |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of United Overseas Bank Limited (Singapore: UOB)
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