about us
The Urban Financial Services Coalition is a non-profit organization
of minority professionals in the Financial Services Industry. The organization
changed its name in June of 2000 from the National Association of Urban
Bankers (NAUB), to encompass its affiliates in the Financial Services
Industry.
UFSC was established and incorporated in New York City in 1974. It
became a National entity in 1977 when other states became affiliate
members. Prior to its founding, minority banking professionals had organized
local banking groups to meet needs bypassed by existing national banking
associations. When bankers from different parts of the country began
to discover the value of information-sharing among associates from city
to city, they organized local chapters into a national network under
the umbrella of the Urban Financial Services Coalition. Over the years,
UFSC has grown and changed to meet the needs of the dynamic industry
which it serves. It has become an allencompassing association for individuals
in the Banking, Insurance, Brokerage, Securities and other entities
in the financial services industry.
Affiliation with UFSC offers a unique opportunity to influence the
shape of the banking and financial services industry. UFSC promotes
personal and professional growth of members as well as collectively
articulating concerns and marshaling resources to improve the economic
development of communities that are often under-served by majority owned
institutions.
UFSC supports programs that offer practical benefits for minority
financial services professionals, banks and financial institutions.
The underlying goals and objectives include fostering the interest and
expanding the numbers of minorities in banking; increasing community
service activities in low-income communities; enhancing scholarship
programs for minority youth in pursuit of financial services careers;
and cultivating a premiere job bank of experienced minority banking
professionals.
Year Established: 1974
Current Affiliates: 5000+
Corporate Members: 12+
Past Presidents: 20
Number of Chapters: 47
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