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Attracting top notch talent is always a challenge Acknowledgement
but we are committed to addressing the issue In conclusion I take this opportunity to commend
through training of existing staff, offering our employees who have grown to 262 across
management training and constantly looking 17 locations islandwide. Their abilities and
out for the next generation of new talent. It skills are reflected in our continued resilience
is gratifying to note that we’ve seen notable in challenging business environments. Our
stability in the senior management level, where parent Union Bank has provided the Company
the attrition level has been very low indicative much needed financial and moral support and
of a strong and steady leadership team ready we look forward to its guidance as we strive
to steer the Company with a long term view. to achieve the targeted growth trajectory
We remain very conscious of the guidelines set in 2019. I extend my sincere thanks to the
by the Central Bank and we diligently adhere Board of Directors whose leadership continues
to them. With the support of Union Bank, the to steer the company to greater heights. I
principal shareholder, we have always met the thank our business partners, our principals,
minimum capital adequacy of the institution suppliers and financial institutions for their
and the Company is compliant at all levels. continued support. I also wish to acknowledge
In the year ahead the Company would be entering our customers whose support holds us in good
a new phase of growth underpinned by capital stead to remain on course in what is set to be
infusion resonating shareholder confidence an iconic journey of sustainable value creation.
in our business potential. We’ll also remain
steadfast in our commitment to compliance, Alexis Lovell, MBE
ethics and doing business the right way. The Chairman
performance of the year concluded is indicative
of the future course of the Company. On the
strength of a positive business environment
in 2019 UB Finance would continue to invest
in value chains across the Country's regional
community development as the building block
of growth while looking to exceed customer 's
and shareholder's expectations.
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