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Project Name - Strategic Analysis of United Bank Limit
Presented By: Shahid Iqbal Student M. Phil NDU, LMS
Presented to: Dr. Tahir Saeed NDU LMS Departmen
President's Message
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Atif R. Bokhari
We endeavor to offer you, our customer, the very best products and
services. With our strong footprint of over 1300 branches, UBL has
been in the forefront. We finance new businesses and assist existing
businesses to expand. We work with our customers to turn their drea
into reality. We are proud to invest in our community's growth
prosperity and we are thankful that our employees are as committed
we are. We will continue to grow and strive to serve you better. Wmeet this challenge by insuring that our employees are well trained
deliver state-of-the-art products and superior service to you, because
UBL,
You come first!
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BRIEF HISTORY
Established on 07 Nov 1959 under the patronage of Mr. Agha Hassan
Abidi
Started off with the deposit base of 70m .
1st bank to Launch International Banking in London in 1963 & curre
operating in 6 countries
Today Third Largest Bank in Pakistan
2nd Largest Private Bank of Pakistan
Nationalized in 1974
Decline In Mid 80s due to political meddling in Loaning & disruptive
union activism
SBP took control in 1996 and handed over to private sector
management headed by Mr Zubair Somoro in 1997
Privatized in Oct 2002
Jointly purchased by Abu Dhabi and Best Way Group
Revamped Products and Services
Huge investment in Information Technology and branch renovations
Manifold increase in Assets, Deposits and Profits
UBL hold 57% of its total shares other 22% shares are owned by
Government, 15% with general public, 3% with other banks and 3%
with Insurance companies
After the privatization of banking sector in Pakistan UBL implemente
its best strategies to achieve the comparative advantage in the Mar
place.
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UBL History, Today & Overview 1959 Agha Hasan Abedi founded UBL and inaugurates its first branc
I. I. Chundrigar at Karachi
1960 Extended its branches in Dacca, Lahore, Lyallpur, Chittagong a
Narayanganj
1960 Launched a saving scheme for school going children.
1963 UBL became the first Pakistani bank to have an overseas branc
on William Street in London.
1964 UBL put the foundation of Pakistan's first Staff College Of
Employees.
1967 UBL introduced computer banking to Pakistan
1967 UBL opened its branch in Abu Dhabi
1967 United Bank A.G. Zurich, Switzerland a fully owned subsidiary w
set up on 8th of December 1967.
1969 UBL opened its branch in Bahrain
1970 UBL launched UNICARD Pakistan's first credit card
1970 UBL opened another branch at busy commercial hub Bab Al
Bahrain, inaugurated by H.E Abdul Karim, Finance minister at that ti
1970 UBL started operations in Qatar with the opening of the branch
Musherib Doha.
1971 UBL launched 3 online branches in Karachi.
1971 UBL introduced Pak Rupee Traveler Cheque
1972 UBL started its operations in Yemen through a branch in Sanaa
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1973 UBL opened its third branch at Muharraq ( Bahrain )
1974 The Government of Pakistan nationalized UBL
1977 UBL opened for business in the New York City, in March 1977
1978 UBL pledged economic department and acquired two internati
banks
UBL History, Today & Overview (cont..d)
1978 UBL launched supervised credit and small loan schemes for sm
to medium sized firms as well as agriculture
1982 UBL introduced e-banking facilities at Hajj 1970 UBL opened
another branch at busy commercial hub Bab Al Bahrain, inaugurated
H.E Abdul Karim, Finance minister at that time1983 UBL opened its
Associate Company in Oman in collaboration with Oman United
Exchange Co. L.L.C (OUECL).
1983 UBL started its OBU- Branch in the Export Processing Zone,
Karachi, on 6th of November 1983.
1989 UBL took over operations of HBL, which led to the addition of t
Hodeidah branch in Yemen.
1990 Government of Pakistan decided to change the face of banking
creating a plan to privatize UBL.
1995 UBL opened its representative office in Iran.
2000 UBL launched Tezraftaar home remittance in Bahrain.
2002 H. H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan is appointed as the
chairman of the board of directors of UBL.
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2002 UBL merged its operations in the UK with those belonging to
National Bank of Pakistan to form United National Bank Limited.
2002 UBL launched its prime product Tezraftaar in Qatar and achiev
28000 transactions in the first year. 2002 Government of Pakistan privatized UBL, this brought the Abu
Dhabi Group chaired by H. H. Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahay
and the Bestways Group headed by Sir Anwar Pervaiz at the helm,
following which the bank embarked on a major re-profiling and re-
positioning strategy.
UBL History, Today & Overview (cont..d)
2006 UBL opened its representative office in Kazakhstan, on 21st of
September 2006.
2006 UBL introduced UBL Ameen, an Islamic banking product.
2006 UBL is awarded with an Islamic Banking Branch license by the
State Bank of Pakistan.
2006 UBL opened its representative office in Kazakhstan, on 21st of
September 2006.
2007 UBL received the Brand Leadership Award for Brand Excellence
presented at the 16th Asian Brand Congress
2007 UBL relocated Bab Al Bahrain branch to Seef, the new upcomin
business hub.
2007 UBL declared the profit before tax of PKR 13.8 billion.
2008 UBL opened its second operating branch in Doha.
2008 The main branch moved to Main Bank Street, opposite the
Ministry of Finance and Qatar Central Bank.
2008 In Qatar UBL Tezraftaar transactions approached to 100,000.
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2008 UBL started its Customer Service Booths in Al-Khor and at the C
Center Shopping Mall, along with 7 ATM's at various prime locations
throughout Qatar.
2008 UBL Bahrain holds 43% market share of remittances in thecountry with USD 23 million remittances.
2008 UBL inaugurated another operational branch in Aden Yemen.
2008 USD 184 million was remitted through UBL-UAE to Pakistan.
2008 The UAE nationals accounts for the highest workforce ratio of 4
at UBL-UAE.
2008 UBL opened its second operating branch in Doha.
UBL History, Today & Overview (cont..d)
2008 The main branch moved to Main Bank Street, opposite the
Ministry of Finance and Qatar Central Bank.
2008 UBL inaugurated its representative office in the Peoples Repub
of China, on 20th of March 2008.
2009 UBL-UAE remitted USD 220 million to Pakistan. UBL shows
devotion towards sports by inaugurating UBL Sports complex.
2009 UBL celebrated its Golden Jubilee on November 7, 2009 with th
launch of an exclusive, world-class Signature UBL Priority Banking
service, designed to cater to high-end, high-net-worth customers acr
Pakistan.
2010 UBL Launched Pakistan's First Premium Debit Card in
Collaboration with Master Card.
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2010 UBL formally announced the launch of its unique and unmatch
branchless banking service, under the brand name of UBL Omni.
2010 UBL and Avari Launched a Co-Branded Loyalty Card. United Ba
Financial Services (Private) Limited. United Executors and trusteesCompany Limited.
2010 Launched of UBL Wiz ACCA Card
Present Management (Board of Directors)
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Other Directors
1. Mr. Omar Ziad Jaafar Al Askari - Director
2. Mr. Zameer Mohammed Choudrey - Director
3. Mr. Seerat Asghar - Director
4. Mr. Rana Assad Amin - Director
5. Mr. Amin Uddin - Director
6. Mr. Arshad Ahmad Mir Director
Subsidiaries of UBL
1. United Kingdom United Bank
2. Switzerland United Bank AG (Zurich)
3. Oman Oman United Exchange Co. LLC4. UBL Fund Managers
5. UBL Insurers
Organizational Structure
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Global Presence
1. Pakistan2. United Arab Emirates3. Bahrain4. Qatar5. Yemen6. Oman7. United States of America (USA)
8. China9. United Kingdom (UK)10. Switzerland
Products & Services
1. Retail Asset Products2. Corporate Banking3. Investment Banking4. Omni Branchless Banking
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6. Priority Banking7. Consumer Loan Products8. UBL Net Banking9. Deposit/Liability Products A Big Product Line10. Treasury & Capital Markets
11. UB Online Corporate Customers12. Banc assurance Products13. NRP Services14. Remittances Domestic & Foreign TezRaftar15. Go Green Internet Merchant Hiring16. Rupee Traveler Cheques Humrah17. UBL Fund Managers Mutual Funds Products18. UBL Wiz Cards - A big Card product Line19. ATM Cards Mega wallet Card & Premium Debit Master Card
20. UBL Watan Card21. UBL PRI Pardes Card22. Asset Products23. Agriculture Products24. Flood Relief 25. Charity26. Donations
Total number of Branches
Type of Branch Number of Branches
RB- Branches 1248
Commercial Centers 4
Corporate Branches 5
Treasury Branches 1
Islamic Branches 19
Sub Branches 37
Total 1314
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National/International Awards
UBL OMNI - GSMA Global Mobile Award 2012 for Best Use of
Mobile in Emergency or Humanitarian Situations Feb 2012
UBL OMNI - Financial Insights Innovation Award (FIA) for
Innovation in Cash Disbursements (G2P) Feb, 12
Best Credit Card Provider - Consumers Choice Awards 2011-
February 22, 2012 by The Consumers Association of Pakistan
Best Corporate Report Award 2010 Joint Committee
of ICAP & ICMAP.
Top Bank Partner in 2011 EFU life
Income Statement 2012
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Balance Sheet 2012
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UBL VISION & MISSION
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UBL Vision
To be a world class bank dedicated to excellence, and to surpass the high
expectations of our customers and all other stakeholders
Evaluation of Vision Statement
UBL vision statement is brief, concise and one sentence statement. It
provides base to create mission statement and also reflects future
prospective (i.e. to be a world class Bank)
Proposed Vision statement for UBL
To be the bank of first choice in the country, partnering with our custome
for a more prosperous and secure future
UBL Mission
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Set the highest industry standard for quality, across all areas of operation, o
sustained basis
Optimize people, processes and technology to deliver the best possible
financial solution to our customers
Become the most sought after investment
Be recognized as the employer of choice
Components of UBLs Mission
Components UBL Mission
1) Customer Yes
2) Product Yes
3) Market No
4) Technology Yes
5) Concern for survival, growth and profitability Yes
6) Philosophy Yes
7) Self Concept Yes8) Concern for public Image Yes
9) Concern for employee Yes
Proposed Mission statement For UBL
To be the leading commercial bank in country, delivering high class financial
services through innovative technology and long term relationships with ourcustomers by providing elevated value to all our stakeholders and contribution
society.
External Analysis - EFE
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Opportunities
Bank can also enhance its branchless banking network
Call centers Customer service quality can be improved
Extensive range of 100% online branches network can be used tocater/accommodate low cost deposit
Implementation of Basel II & Basel III Accord by SBP i.e. product and mark
development through acquisition
More focus on Low cost deposits as compared to high cost deposits
Bank can enhance its Islamic banking network
Threats
Bank can also enhance its branchless banking network
Call centers Customer service quality can be improved
Extensive range of 100% online branches network can be used to
cater/accommodate low cost deposit Implementation of Basel II & Basel III Accord by SBP i.e. product and mark
development through acquisition
More focus on Low cost deposits as compared to high cost deposits
Bank can enhance its Islamic banking network
WeightedScore
Rating
Weight
External Factor (General and Specific)
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Opportunities
Enhancement in branchless banking network0.0830.24
Improving customer service quality of callcenters
0.0940.36
Extensive range of 100% online branches
network can be used to Cater/ accommodate
low cost deposit
0.0740.28
Implementation of Basel II & Basel III Accord by
SBP i.e product and market development
through acquisition
0.0620.12
More focus on Low cost deposits as compared tohigh cost deposits
0.0820.16
Diversification towards Islamic banking0.0730.21
Threats/ChallengesSBP Anti Money Laundering tight policy0.0930.27
Customer service Attitude Problem0.0730.21
High Operating Cost0.0930.16
Withholding tax on banking transactions0.0620.12Big Number of Non-Performing Consumer Loans0.0830.24
Social pressure on Govt. to reduce banks
spread
0.0730.21
Change in recent SBP regulations which lowered
the profits ofbanks
0.0430.12
Shrinking Margins Due to New Entrants0.0520.10
Total1.002.80
Analysis: The above score shows that UBL is effectively responding to opportunities and threats pre
in its industry because its score is more than average score of 2.50.
Competitor Profile Matrix (CPM)
Major Competitors of UBL
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Habib Bank Limited (HBL)
Muslim Commercial Bank Limited (MCB)
Allied Bank Limited (ABL)
These three banks are also privatized banks of Pakistan
UBL
Factors
(Internal and
External)
Weigh
t
UBL MCB ABL HBL
Rati
ng
Score Rating Score RatingScoreRatin
g
Sc
Financial
position
0.18 4 0.72 4 0.72 3 0.54 3 0.
Service quality 0.14 2 0.28 3 0.42 2 0.28 2 0.
Management 0.10 3 0.30 3 0.30 3 0.30 3 0.
Market share 0.12 4 0.46 3 0.36 2 0.24 3 0.
Customer loyalty 0.10 2 0.20 3 0.30 2 0.20 2 0.
Price
competitiveness
0.10 3 0.30 2 0.20 2 0.20 2 0.
Expansion 0.14 4 0.40 2 0.28 2 0.28 3 0.
Advertising/Prom
otion
0.06 3 0.18 2 0.12 1 0.06 1 0.
New Product 0.06 3 0.18 2 0.12 3 0.18 3 0.
Total 1.0 3.04 2.82 2.28 2.
INTERNAL EVALUATION - IFE
STRENGTH & WEAKNESSESStrategic Analysis Of United Bank Limited
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STRENGTHS
Highest deposit: UBL 747 (B), ABL= 381 (B), MCB = 531(B) and HBL =980(B)
Largest branches network : UBL 1314, ABL= 890, MCB = 1280 and HB
= 1451
High total Assets: 946 (B), ABL= 449 (B), MCB = 484(B) and HBL = 72
(B)
Banking software: Symbol 8.3 Version purchased in 2011 from
Sun Guard Singapore based company
Trusted brand: more than 5.0 (M) customer
Human resource (Trainings and pay band system)
Diversified customer portfolio
Weaknesses:High ratio of high cost deposit to total deposit (57%, net profitability a
compared to HBL)
In efficient customer service (As per service audit report of UBL 2012
every 9th customer has complained about customer service)
High Non performing loan (1 Billion upto year 2012)
High turnover of employees
Increasing trend in bank service charges
The physical environment of some of UBL branches is not attractive to
the people
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Internal Analysis
Strategic AlternativeInternal Factor Weigh
t
Rating Weighted
Score
StrengthsBig Deposit Base 0.09 3 0.27
Big network of online branches 0.10 4 0.40
Highest total Assets 0.09 4 0.36Best banking operating system,
named Symbol CBS 8.3 V
0.08 4 0.32
Dedicated Human resource 0.06 3 0.18
Trusted brand 0.08 4 0.32
Diverse customer portfolio 0.06 3 0.18
Weaknesses
High Non performing loan (0.4Billion for year 2012)
0.09 1 0.09
High ratio of high cost deposit tototal deposit
0.10 1 0.10
Customer service 0.07 1 0.07
High turnover of employees 0.05 2 0.10
Always increasing bank service
charges
0.06 2 0.12
The physical environment of
some of UBL branches is not
attractive to the people
0.07 2 0.14
Total 1.00 2.65
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Analysis: As the score shown above is greate
than average score i.e. 2.50, which means UBL
has better internal position as compared to its
competitors
Porters Five Forces Model & UBL
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Forces High/ Low
Rivalry of competition High
Entry of New Competitors High
Bargaining Power of
Suppliers
Low
Bargaining Power of Buyers Low
Entry of Substitute
Products
High
Strategy Analysis
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Strengths -S Weaknesses-W
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SWOT
MATRIX
1) Competitively High deposit
Base
2) Big network of online
branches
3) Best banking operating
system,
4) Human resource5) Trusted brand
6) Highest total assets
7) Diverse customer portfolio
1. High Non Performing Loan
2. High ratio of high cost deposi
deposit
3. Inefficient Customer service
4. High turnover of employees
5. Always increasing bank servic
charges6. The physical environment of
UBL branches is not attractive
people
Opportunities-O SO Strategies WO Strategies1) Implementation of Basel II & III
Accord by SBP
2) Growing no of people using banking
facilities, especially in peripheral areas.
3) Wide range of online network of
branches can be used to cater low cost
deposit.4) Increase Low cost deposits decrease
high cost
5) Expand globally
6) Diversification towards Islamic
banking and non-banking services
1) Acquire banks which are not
in a position to meet Basel
II requirements (S1,S3,S4,
O1) (Horizontal Integration)
2) Continue to Provide banking
facility to those people who
are not using this facility at
the movement(S2,O2)
(Market Development)
1. Take over an Islamic bank
better customer service , E
Sufficient Fee based Incom
having low operating cost( W2,W3,O6)
(Horizontal Integration)
Threats-T ST Strategies WT Strategies1. SBP Tight Monetary policy
2. Customer service attitude problem
3. Shrinking Margins Due to New
Entrants and less investment
opportunities4. Withholding tax on banking transaction
5. Peoples low savings due to High
Inflation
6. Social pressure on Govt. to reduce
banks spread
7. SBP Anti Money
Laundering/KYC/CDD/EDD
Regulations
8. High Operational Cost
1. Use large branch network to cater
low-cost deposit from market by
introducing new products
(T3, S2) Product development
1) Lending should be pru
avoid NPL (W1, T1)
2) High cost deposit shou
reduced (T3, W2)
SPACE MATRIX
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SPACE MATRIX AVERAGE SCORE TAB
External Strategic PositionInternal Strategic Position
Financial Strengths (FS)Financial Strengths (FS)Demand variability -
Rate of inflation -
Competitive pressure -
Barrier to entry into market -2
Average:
-12/4= -3
ROI
+4
Total Assets +5
Total Deposits +6
Total Advance +5
Average :
20/4= 5
Industry Growth (IS)Competitive Advantage (CA)
Growth potential +
Profit potential +
Ease of entry into market +
Financial stability +
Average : 15/4= 3.75
Market share -1
Service quality -3
Trusted brand -2
Technological knowhow -2
Average: -8/4= -2
Space Matrix
X axis: IS +CA =
3.75 + (-2) =1.75
Y axis: FS+ES =
5+ (-3) = 2
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FS
IS
ES
CA1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8-8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
-8
-7
-6
-2
-3
-4
-5
-1
Aggressive Strategies
Integration
Market Penetration
Market Development
Diversification
SPACE
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Matching Stage
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Grand Strategy Matrix (GSM)
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BCG MATRIX
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Star is recommended for UBL
DECISION MAKING
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EXTERNAL FACTORSKey Factors Weigh
t
AS TAS AS TA
Market
Development
Produ
Developnt
Opportunities:Implementation of Basel II Accord by SBP i.e. product and
market development through acquisition
0.08 3 0.24 2 0
Increasing no of people using banking facilities to fulfill
their financial and non financial needs
0.09 4 0.36 4 0
Vast online network of branches can be used to cater low
cost deposit
0.07 3 0.21 3 0
Partial Shift of Banking culture from deposit based income
to fee based income
0.06 2 0.12 3 0
Increase Customer base through joint ventures and
acquisition and mergers
0.08 4 0.32 2 0
Diversification towards Islamic banking and non banking
services
0.07 1 0.07 3 0
Threats:
SBP Strict monetary policy/ High discount rate 0.09 1 0.09 2 0
Customer service Attitude Problem 0.07 2 0.14 -Shrinking Margins Due to New Entrants and less
investment opportunities
0.09 2 0.18 3 0
Withholding tax on banking transactions 0.06 - - -
Peoples Low savings due to High inflations/ Price
fluctuations
0.08 2 0.16 3 0
Social pressure on Govt. to reduce banks spread 0.07 1 0.07 -
SBP A/Money Laundering & Know your Customer CDD-
EDD Policy
0.04 - - -
High Operational Cost 0.05 2 0.10 2 01.00
INTERNAL FACTORS
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Strengths:Huge deposit Base 0.09 3 0.27 2 0.
Big network of online branches 0.10 4 0.40 3 0.
Highest total Assets 0.09 3 0.27 2 0.
Best International banking operating system,named Symbol CBS (2011-12)
0.08 3 0.24 2 0.
Prime Human resource 0.06 3 0.18 -
Trusted brand 0.08 4 0.32 3 0.
Diverse customer portfolio 0.06 - - 2 0.
Weaknesses:
High Non performing loan (1 Billion for year2010)0.09 - - 1 0.
Big ratio of high cost deposit to total deposit 0.10 2 0.20 4 0.
Inefficient Customer service 0.07 - - 1 0.
High turnover of employees 0.05 - - -
increasing trend in bank service charges 0.06 - - 3 0.
The physical environment of UBL most branchesis not attractive to the people
0.07 2 0.14 3 0.
Total 1.00 4.08 4.
The sum of Total Attractiveness Score (TAS) showthat product development is slightly better
alternative then market development
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Recommended Strategies
We will recommend for UBL management to keep onimproving their growth strategies as following:-
Product development by:- Introducing more competitive products like Busine
partner Plus
Straight to bank online banking like standardchartered Market penetration by:-
Fees off/ lending criteria soft More Branches in remote territories More advertisement of existing and new products
Horizontal Diversification by:-
Branchless Banking like Omni to be matured Easy Paisa like Tameer Bank Insurance
Market Development by:- Acquisition of Islamic Bank/s Acquisition of Mutual Funds companies
Product / Market Development RecommendationStrategic Analysis Of United Bank Limited
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Home Remittance
UBL is market leader in home remittances (Funds sent byoverseas Pakistanis to home country)
This segment can yield much needed Forex to Pakistan andprofitability for UBL
UBL can develop this sector by taking the following initiative
Increasing this facility in countries where there is asignificant Pakistani population
Increasing its overseas branch network and building a
brand image More collaboration with foreign banks and money transfagencies
Internet portal for executing money transfers for accounholders in overseas branches
Product / Market Development RecommendationMobile Banking
UBL is a significant competitor in the mobile bankingservices segment in the country via its flagship productUBL Omni
The launch of instantaneous ATM/Debit card feature to UOmni customer should build even further to truly yoke thpotential of branchless banking
UBL can develop this sector by the following initiatives
Expansion of the Omni Network Outlets Introduction of phone banking to Omni Account holder Share significant commissions on transactions with Om
Outlet owners to penetrate the market aggressively More aggressively price money transfers and bill
payment products in UBL Omni Offer other services such as Banc assurance and smal
loans of PKR 1000 to Omni account holders
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Product / Market Development RecommendationBanc assurance
UBL has collaborated with State Life, Jubilee Life and EFULife for life banc assurance of its customers
UBL can develop this segment by the following initiative Introducing health insurance products Enable UBL customers to obtain banc assurance fortheir clients
and customers
Product / Market Development RecommendationIslamic Banking
UBL has an Islamic banking division named UBL Ameenhowever it is not as competitive as other players in IslamBanking
UBL can develop this segment by the following initiative
Increasing the number of Ameen branches Increasing the product line and building a brand image Offering similar convenience products to Ameencustomers as
Offered to UBL conventional banking customers withlinkages with
the conventional banking setup
Product / Market Development RecommendationCash Management Solution
UBL currently offers cash management solutions to itscorporate customers which caters to their need of paymto suppliers and cash collection from customers
UBL can develop this segment by the following initiative
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Implementing a strong and state of the art cashmanagement portal on the internet such as the productStraight2Bank offered by Standard Chartered Bank
Lower fees and actively promote cash management
solutions to medium size enterprises as they are expecteto grow in future
Build on the phone banking collection mechanism recenintroduced and further enhance the phone bankingexperience
General Internal Systems related
recommendations
Proper and complete implementation of the newInvestment in a new core banking system and state of thart treasury management systems
Another change in core banking application may benecessary due to the dynamic changes in the BankingIndustry, IT and development of branchless banking with
huge database requirements Investment in Security Systems and procedures to reduc
the likelihood of bank robberies and risk of fraud More investment in infrastructure and branch outlook to
enhance customer experience Improve Human talent retention and talent acquisition
programs
Institute job rotation and internal training programs Reduce influence of UBL unions collective bargainingagents
Offset spread compression through balance sheet growtin deposits
Shedding of opportunistic and expensive deposits andImprove CASA ratio
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Refocus on growth of advances portfolio despite reductioin interest rates to stimulate economic growth and interin UBL by medium scale companies
Check on the delinquency ratio
Restructuring and rescheduling of nonperforming loans Derivative market entrance (Market making) Most of the banking sector is investing excess liquidity in
government securities, alternative channels of investmeshould be determined
External Environmental Concerns
Pakistans economy continues to underperform Underlying fundamental problems of energy crisis, circu
debt, law and order situation, depleting foreign reserveand widening budget deficit (according to IMF the budgedeficit is expected to reach 7% of GDP against a target o4.7%)
Unprecedented depreciation of the Rupee Continuous borrowing from government may lead to
banking circular debt crisis Uncertainty regarding the upcoming election May 2013
which may lead to a hung parliament and as a result thegovernment may not be able to secure more funds fromthe IMF
Large scale manufacturing growth is still meager
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Strategy Implementation
Annual Objectives
Policies
Resource allocationStrategic Analysis Of United Bank Limited
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Managing conflicts
Organizational design
Change
Marketing issuesFinancial Issues
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