United Overseas Bank (UOB) Hong Kong has launched UOB Art Academy since 2015 to initiate the general public into appreciation and education of art through a series of activities. UOB Art Academy embraces the three corporate social responsibilities focuses of art, children and education. It aims to make art more accessible to the community especially those with special needs and those from less privileged families, as well as to nurture local young artists and promote cross- cultural dialogues.

HISTORY
UOB is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Since its incorporation in 1935, UOB has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions. UOB is rated among the world’s top banks: Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings respectively. UOB opened its first overseas branch in Hong Kong in 1965 with a business focus on trade financing and corporate banking. Its activities in the territory have expanded to include wholesale banking and personal financial services.