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uab bank stands as a leading financial institution in Myanmar, celebrated for its innovative transformation and forward-thinking leadership in the country’s dynamic banking landscape. Our commitment to excellence has earned us prestigious recognition, including being named Myanmar’s Best Bank by Euromoney in 2019, 2020, and 2022. Global Finance has also honored us as the Best Bank in Myanmar for 2021, 2023, and 2024. Adding to our accolades, we received the Excellence Award for Sustainable Finance at the ESGBusiness Awards in 2024.

Our achievements go beyond international acclaim. Domestically, uab bank has secured 1st and 2nd place rankings in the Pwint Thit Sa Report (2020 and 2022), published by the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business. In 2023, we were named one of Myanmar’s Best Companies to Work for, chosen by employees in JobNet’s Employees’ Choice Awards.
Founded in 2010, uab bank has grown rapidly, now serving an expanding customer base through more than 87 branches across 56 townships in Myanmar. We offer a full suite of financial services, including consumer banking, premier banking, SME banking, corporate banking, trade finance, and treasury services. Our subsidiary, uab securities, provides brokerage services, corporate and financial advisory, investment banking, and capital market activities.
At uab bank, our mission extends beyond traditional banking. We are passionate about driving positive change in Myanmar by humanising banking, connecting people, creating opportunities, and transforming lives. In 2017, we introduced the “Be The Change Myanmar” initiative, dedicated to empowering women and children as part of our commitment to social impact. In 2020, we took this further with the establishment of the uab Foundation, solidifying our dedication to responsible business practices and community engagement.

Our Purpose

To lead the way towards a better Myanmar, humanising banking, connecting people, creating opportunities and changing lives.

Our Mission

  • We lead changes in financial services. We are an institution of strength built on sound principles and good governance.
  • We deliver banking with a heart; we care for our people and communities we are in.
  • We connect people and build relationships to foster a stronger community spirit.
  • We create opportunities and a better future for our staffs and our customers.
  • We are the change that will empower the communities around us, and together enrich the lives of those we touch.

Our Values

A desire to connect

We believe in the power of building strong and meaningful relationships, connecting with fellow uabians, our customers and the community we are in. We strive for success that is inclusive through teamwork and collaboration, valuing each other’s contribution and opinions.

A passion to create

We value creativity that constantly seeks practical ways to bring improvements, solve problems and simplify banking. We look to innovate and redefine banking in Myanmar, generating new ideas and opportunities for the market and our customers.

The courage to lead change

We have the courage to lead change, recognising that change is disruptive yet necessary. We want people who will stand up to their ideas, look forward to the future and challenge the present. We believe in a performance driven culture, yet always having in mind the importance of integrity, stewardship and building a sustainable future for our people and our country.

Above all, our values embody our commitment towards
 #LeadingChange #HumanisingBanking

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