As Nigerian investors and businesses look increasingly beyond borders for growth, FidBank UK Limited is positioning itself as a trusted gateway between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. In this interview, CEO of FidBank UK Limited, Johnson Ememandu, discusses how the bank is helping customers build, preserve and move wealth through tailored cross-border solutions, including Buy-to-Let, Euroclear access and international card services. He also speaks on the institution’s return to profitability, disciplined growth strategy, strong risk culture and wider role in advancing Fidelity Bank Group’s international ambitions, while unlocking new opportunities across the UK–Nigeria economic corridor. Oluchi Chibuzor presents the excerpts
FidBank UK has hosted this product showcase platform repeatedly since 2024. What does that consistency say about your long-term conviction in UK-linked opportunities for Nigerian investors and corporates?
Our journey has been one of deliberate evolution. Following Fidelity Bank Plc’s acquisition of Union Bank UK in 2023 and its subsequent transformation into FidBank UK Limited, we identified a unique opportunity to create a platform that connects our customers to credible, long-term wealth creation opportunities across borders.
