Banks have significant influence in shaping both local communities and global society. With a growing understanding of the role businesses play in sustainability efforts and community well-being, financial institutions are redefining their approaches. Among these forward-thinking leaders is our gold sponsor, Universal Capital Bank (UCB), which places community care at the forefront of its sustainability strategy and growth initiatives.

Going beyond being customer-centric, UCB is embracing being people-centric: actively supporting and empowering the local community. By integrating sustainability into their core strategies and relationships, UCB not only fosters trust among all customers, but also resonates particularly well with a wider Montenegrin society.

Since entering the market in 2007, Universal Capital Bank has focused its strategy on providing comprehensive support to the financial sector in Montenegro. Their dedicated resources and services include, among others, a direct gateway to foreign direct investment in the country, as well as the growth of the financial sector’s infrastructure with emphasis on the development of the local human capital. 

In fact, UCB actively supports initiatives and ideas of new generations. Just last month, at the Bank & Business conference, UCB has awarded the students of the Faculty of Economy in Podgorica who have presented the best solution for optimising business strategies in the banking sector, combining modern and traditional approaches for sustainable success. 

"Nowadays, your approach to sustainability is measured only in actions. At UCB, we prioritise building trust with our community and supporting the next generation of innovators that will shape our collective future", said Miloš Pavlović, President of the Management Board of the Universal Capital Bank.  

With the launch of their new Visa Business Platinum metal card, the first of its kind in Montenegro, UCB has once again demonstrated their commitment to their consumers, by providing them with innovative solutions for their exclusivity and security, and exclusive benefits.

"Universal Capital Bank's dedication toward empowering communities and prioritising sustainability shows the power of the financial sector in our collective goal for ensuring prosperity, safety, and progress of all. This approach to building trust of communities and supporting the next generation of innovators reflects a forward-thinking that we are proud to promote at the ESG Adria Summit", said Biljana Braithwaite, CEO of Sustineri Partners, organiser of the Summit. 

For more information on Universal Capital Bank, visit their official website.