and subsequently Serangoon branch was opened in "Little India" on 7 March 1959. The international linkage from Singapore is supported by a large number of Indian branches network through Integrated Treasury Branch, Mumbai. Other branches in India also provide international banking facilities through Authorised Branches of the bank. This international network is further augmented by correspondent arrangements with leading Banks at all important world centres in various countries. Non-banking subsidiaries The bank has requested the RBI for an approval for new Non-Banking entities under its command. The new entities would ensure a complete market foothold. Logo and motto The logo of UCO bank consists of a pair of clasped hands covered with an octagonal structure. It has been coloured blue since the organisation's inception, blue representing the Bank's national responsibility. The background has remained yellow since the beginning as well. The motto UCO Bank is "Honours your Trust". The UCO bank Logo has resemblance to logo of leading South African Life Insurance company Sanlam. Sanlam has tie up with Shriram Group in India who provide Insurance to passengers travelling in Indian Railways Major market competition UCO Bank's major competitors have always been State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Bank of India. The earlier years saw a limited presence of rivals who were mostly public sector entities. In the recent years, the surge of private banks has broadened the spectrum. The liberalisation of the economy may bring foreign banks, which could intensify inter-bank competition for commercial and well-to-do retail customers. See also Banking in India List of banks in India Reserve Bank of India Indian Financial System Code List of largest banks List of companies of India Make in India Citations and references Citations References Turnell, Sean (2009) Fiery Dragons: Banks, Moneylenders and Microfinance in Burma. (NAIS Press). External links Official website Public Sector Banks in India Banks established in 1943 Banks based in Kolkata Indian companies established in 1943 Companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange