Today’s United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) is the product of the merger of the old UBA and the erstwhile Standard Trust Bank Plc (STB), and a subsequent acquisition of the erstwhile Continental Trust Bank Limited (CTB).Our history dates back to the founding of the old UBA in 1961, and the erstwhile STB and CTB both in 1990. Although today’s UBA emerged at a time of industry consolidation induced by regulation, the consolidated UBA was borne out of a desire to lead the domestic sector to a new era of global relevance by championing the creation of the Nigerian consumer finance market, leading a private/public sector partnership at supporting the acceleration of Nigeria’s economic development, and growing the institution from a banking to a one-stop financial services institution.

Falcon Securities Limited was incorporated on the 1st of April 1993 and registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and The Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE), as Capital Market Operators (Issuing House and Brokers/Dealer) and Financial Advisory Services.

Diamond Bank Plc began as a private limited liability company on March 21, 1991 (the company was incorporated on December 20, 1990). Ten years later, in February 2001, it became a universal bank. In January 2005, following a highly successful Private Placement share offer which substantially raised the Bank's equity base, Diamond Bank became a public limited company. In May 2005, the Bank was listed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange. Moreover, in January 2008, Diamond Bank's Global Depositary Reciepts (GDR) was listed on the Professional Securities Market of the London Stock Exchange.Today, Diamond Bank is one of the leading banks in Nigeria* - respected for its excellent service delivery, driven by innovation and operating on the most advanced banking technology platform in the market. Diamond Bank has over the years leveraged on its underlying resilience to grow its asset base and to successfully retain its key business relationships. And like a diamond, our strength makes us even more valued and valuable.

Guaranty Trust Bank plc was incorporated in July 1990, as a private limited liability company wholly owned by Nigerian individuals and institutions. We were licensed as a Commercial Bank in August 1990 and commenced operation in February 1991.
In September 1996, Guaranty Trust Bank plc became a publicly quoted company and won the Nigerian Stock Exchange President's Merit award that same year and again in the years 2000, 2003,2005 and 2006. The Bank was also runner-up for the quoted company of the year award in 2005. In February 2002, we obtained a Universal Banking licence and were appointed a settlement bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2003.
Our quest to continue adding value to the businesses of our stakeholders has seen us emerge as a pacesetter and industry leader over the years. This is evident in our introduction of real time online banking in 1990, mobile, telephone and internet banking in 2002, Slip free banking in 2006 and the first fully interactive self service call centre; GT Connect in 2006.

LeadCapital Plc opened for business in 1987 and is one of the  leading financial services institution with expertise in financial advisory and corporate finance. With shareholders fund in excess of N2 billion, the company's clientele spans across government, institutional and individual clients. LeadCapital Plc is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an issuing house and Underwriter.

LeadCapital Plc has three subsidiaries, namely; Lead Securities & Investment Limited, Lead Asset Management Limited and LC Properties Limited.

A leading financial services institution located in Nigeria, Bank PHB is strongly positioned as Africa’s fast emerging centre of innovative financial solutions to a growing and diverse global customer base (as at 2009). Our strategic intent is to build a diversified franchise, creating superior value for all stakeholders through unrivaled customer service experience, superior shareholder value, a conducive workplace, and commitment to corporate citizenship.

Skye Bank is historically one of the oldest banks in Nigeria and West Africa with a cumulative wealth of experience that spans over 50 years. It is a publicly quoted company with over 300,000 shareholders that has a shareholding structure that puts no more than 5% in the control of any one individual or company.
To date it operates out of over 250 branches and transaction centers across Nigeria. In addition we operate 600 ATM machines within our business premises and other strategic business locations spread across Nigeria.

The Standard Bank Group merged its Nigerian operations, Stanbic Bank Nigeria with that of IBTC Chartered Bank PLC. The merger was legalised on the 24th of September 2007.Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC through its wholly owned stock broking and asset management subsidiary, IBTC Asset Management Limited has several excellent mutual funds including the IBTC Nigerian Equity Fund, which is Nigeria’s largest mutual fund with a net asset value in excess of N25 billion (as at December 2007).  It is the only bank that has a direct subsidiary that is a pension fund administrator; through the market leading IBTC Pension Managers Limited (IPML).Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC offers its clients a wide range of corporate, investment, business and personal banking products and solutions.

As a full-service universal financial institution, we provide comprehensive financial services to a broad range of customers. Sterling Bank has taken into consideration the enormous opportunities provided by recent developments in the Energy, Telecommunication, Commerce and Manufacturing as well as transportation sectors of the Nigerian economy.
The synergy brought about by member banks that formed Sterling Bank Plc has positioned it to take advantage of these opportunities.Sterling Bank Plc is also strongly represented in the Capital Markets, Mortgage Finance, Insurance and Pension Fund Administrators("PFA").

BGL PLC is one of the foremost Investment Banking Companies in Africa with Head Office in Nigeria, offering first class Financial Advisory, Corporate Finance and Private Banking/Asset Management services to an expanding clientele comprised of institutional, corporate, government and ultra high net-worth clients.

Fidelity Bank Plc began operations in 1988, as a merchant bank. In 1999, it converted to commercial banking and then became a universal bank in February 2001.
The current enlarged Fidelity Bank is a result of the merger with the former FSB International Bank Plc and Manny Bank Plc (under the Fidelity brand name) in December 2005. Over the years, the bank has been reputed for integrity and professionalism. It is also respected for the quality and stability of its management.

GTB Asset Mgt. Ltd is an investment and wealth management subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, a leading financial institution in Nigeria with offices in London and across West Africa.
Registered by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), we provide trusteeship, securities brokerage, and financial advisory services to individual and corporate clients.
Our team is positioned to deliver exceptional investment solutions that will help our clients achieve their goals. Our company is committed to providing local insight and world-class standards to investors.
At GTB Asset Management, we are poised to build lasting relationships based on exclusive customer service and gain market leadership through insight and cutting-edge innovation.

Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited is a management majority-owned securities firm involved in investment banking, securities trading, asset management and investment research with a focus on West Africa.
Afrinvest emerged from the December 2005 investment by Afrinvest International in Securities Transactions & Trust Company Limited (“SecTrust”) which led to SecTrust changing its name to Afrinvest. Established in 1995, SecTrust was previously organised as an integrated securities brokerage, asset management and investment research firm with an enviable reputation in the Nigerian capital markets industry. The Company today is organized along four major business lines: Investment Research, Securities Trading, Asset Management and Investment Banking. These businesses are supported by a diverse team of experienced professionals in Financial Control, Operations, Human Resources, General Services, IT Systems, Risk Management, & Compliance, and Legal & Regulatory structures.

FBN Capital Limited (FBN Capital), an investment -banking subsidiary of First Bank Group, is duly registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to carry on business as an Issuing House, Investment Adviser and Portfolio Manager.

FBN Capital provides the highest quality merger, acquisition, strategic advisory, brokerage, asset management, capital raising, and financing services to middle and upper spectrum of the economy and to a select target market.

FBN Capital is a derivative of the combination of the investment banking businesses of former FBN (Merchant Bankers) LIMITED; MBC International Bank and Corporate Finance Group of First Bank plc.

FUSL commenced operations in 1990 as a fully owned subsidiary of Fidelity Bank PIc. The primary activities of the company are Stock broking, Financial advisory Services and Investment/Portfolio Management. The company is a dealing member of the Nigeria Stock Exchange and registered with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as issuing House, Broker/Dealer and Venture Capital Manager. The company has subsidiaries engaged in insurance brokerage and telecommunications marketing.

Our products, which traverse Dealing services, Financial Advisory, Issuing House, Portfolio/Asset Management, Trade Finance and Margin lending, are borne out of almost two decades of experience in stock broking and fund management, and an intense desire to meet the specific needs of different categories of clients.

Cashcraft Asset Management was incorporated in 1991. We are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as issuing house, brokers, dealers, portfolio managers and investment advisers. We are a financial services, asset management and advisory company, an innovator committed to helping employees, clients and people from all walks of life achieve their goals. We assist small investors, pensioners, high net worth individuals in Nigeria to access the capital market with timely information, sound advice, guidance and expert service. Our present(2009) paid up Capital is N1billion (One BillionNaira) but with shareholders' fund in excess of N2billion (Two Billion Naira).

FSDH Securities Limited (formerly Counters Trust Securities Limited - CTSL) is a Dealing Member of The Nigerian Stock Exchange and is registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission as a Broker / Dealer, Issuing House, Portfolio Manager, and Investment Adviser.
FSDH Securities was incorporated in July 1995 and has established a reputation for providing capital market services to business enterprises, the various tiers of government and high net worth individuals of a very high standard in terms of service delivery, professionalism and integrity. With an authorised share capital of N500 Million and a paid-up share capital of N275 Million, FSDH Securities is one of the highest capitalized securities firms in Nigeria.

The company was incorporated in March 1993, commenced operations in 1996, registered by the Nigerian Stock Exchange and licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide investment banking services.

We commenced business in November 1996 with an authorized paid up share capital of N10 Million, which has since been increased to about N10 billion primarily through capitalization of earnings. We are currently raising additional funds by way of private placement to increase our paid up capital to N25 billion.

We are currently one of the most capitalized firms on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

Vetiva Capital Management Limited is a Pan-African Financial Services Company incorporated in Nigeria and duly regulated and registered by the Securities & Exchange Commission and the Nigerian Stock Exchange to carry on business as an Issuing House, Market Maker and Fund/Portfolio Manager. Through our subsidiaries, Vetiva Trustees Limited and Vetiva Securities Limited, we are also licensed to carry out the business of Trusteeship and Stockbroking respectively.

Summit Finance Company Ltd (SFC) was incorporated on January 26, 1987 for the purpose of providing specialized financial services to corporate and individual clients. Our corporate head office is located at Summit House, 6, Ajele Street, Lagos We have three other branches in Ikeja, Onitsha and Port Harcourt.
Summit Finance Company Limited was appointed a dealing member of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in May 22, 1989 and had since then remained a dominant force in capital market trading floor of the NSE and actively participating in the packaging and marketing of various public offer.
Our Chairman Dr. Raymond Obieri is presently the President of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Summit Finance Company Limited is one of the best Capitalized Finance/Stockbroking companies with a fully paid-up capital of over =N=143.67 million as at 30th June, 2005 and total asset base of over =N=532.1 million.

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