OTP Bank increases its stake in ueno bank and reinforces its confidence in Paraguay
A landmark development that shapes the future of ueno bank and places Paraguay on the international financial radar.
OTP Bank, one of Europe’s leading financial groups, has completed a total strategic investment of US$47 million in U Holdings, the parent company of ueno bank. Through this transaction, it will increase its ownership stake to 9.99%, becoming the company’s main shareholder.
More than an investment, this milestone represents international recognition of the path ueno bank has built from Paraguay: a model that combines proprietary technological innovation, a long-term vision, and a universal banking license that enables the development of financial solutions with regional reach.
OTP Bank is one of Europe’s leading banking groups, with total assets exceeding US$145 billion and a market capitalization of US$30 billion, respectively by 1Q 2026. The Group operates in 11 countries and has a client base of more than 17 million, its decision to become a shareholder in ueno bank sends a strong signal of confidence in Paraguay and in the country’s potential to develop innovative, scalable, and competitive financial models capable of succeeding at both the regional and international levels.
OTP Bank, one of Europe’s leading financial groups, has completed a total strategic investment of US$47 million in U Holdings, the parent company of ueno bank. Through this transaction, it will increase its ownership stake to 9.99%, becoming the company’s main shareholder.
More than an investment, this milestone represents international recognition of the path ueno bank has built from Paraguay: a model that combines proprietary technological innovation, a long-term vision, and a universal banking license that enables the development of financial solutions with regional reach.
OTP Bank is one of Europe’s leading banking groups, with total assets exceeding US$145 billion and a market capitalization of US$30 billion, respectively by 1Q 2026. The Group operates in 11 countries and has a client base of more than 17 million, its decision to become a shareholder in ueno bank sends a strong signal of confidence in Paraguay and in the country’s potential to develop innovative, scalable, and competitive financial models capable of succeeding at both the regional and international levels.