Having won broader regulatory clearance from the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), ÜNLÜ & Co’s British subsidiary UNLU Securities UK Limited will henceforth trade under the UNLU Merchant Bank Limited name. This enlarged platform adds to what the Group can offer in London and reinforces the position of ÜNLÜ & Co as a link between Türkiye and financial markets worldwide.
LONDON – As it reaches its 30th year, ÜNLÜ & Co, the foremost investment services and asset management group in Türkiye, is stepping into a fresh chapter of international expansion. With wider regulatory permissions now in place, UNLU Securities UK Limited, the Group’s subsidiary in Britain, will trade under the name UNLU Merchant Bank Limited, signalling the extension of its capabilities into a merchant banking platform.
The intention at UNLU Merchant Bank is to widen its suite of investment and financial solutions so that the varied requirements of private and institutional clients around the world can be met. This move broadens what the Group offers in the UK and strengthens its ability to work across borders.
This represents an important milestone within the long-term growth plan of ÜNLÜ & Co, which is built around clients from Türkiye and underpinned by a widening international presence.
A larger UK platform equips ÜNLÜ & Co to look after clients across several markets, to build closer ties with financial institutions and investors abroad, and to smooth the movement of capital between countries. Building on the experience the Group has accumulated over many years with clients from Türkiye, UNLU Merchant Bank will additionally serve as a firmer entry point to international capital and investment opportunities.
“UNLU Merchant Bank will further strengthen our role as a bridge between Türkiye, the UK and international markets”
Speaking about the announcement, Mahmut L. Ünlü, Chairman and CEO of ÜNLÜ & Co, said:
“For 30 years, ÜNLÜ & Co has pursued a long-term regional growth strategy that combines the expertise we have built in investment services and asset management in Türkiye with an expanding international reach. As part of this strategy, we have steadily grown our presence in the UK. We have been providing investment services to institutional clients since 2019 and expanded our offering to individual investors in 2025.
“With the completion of the FCA authorisation process, we are opening a new chapter under the UNLU Merchant Bank. Our ambition is to provide a broader range of financial solutions tailored to the evolving needs of individual and institutional clients from the UK while further deepening our relationships with international investors and financial institutions.
“The significance of this step extends well beyond the expansion of our UK platform. London is one of the world’s leading financial centres, and strengthening our presence here gives us broader capabilities to serve clients, deepen relationships with international investors and financial institutions, and facilitate cross-border opportunities. At the same time, our deep roots and market expertise in Türkiye give us a distinctive ability to connect global capital with opportunities in Türkiye and the wider region.”
About UNLU Merchant Bank
Authorisation and regulation of UNLU Merchant Bank Limited is carried out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Firm Reference Number 817231. https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=0010X00004EMjFsQAL
