Pre-licensing stage — Diaspora United Bank is not yet a licensed bank

Building Financial Infrastructure
for Global Africans

Diaspora Financial Corp is laying the foundation for Diaspora United Bank — a proposed community-focused bank designed to serve the financial needs of Africans worldwide.

Join us as we build a new model for diaspora finance — grounded in community, compliance, and purpose.

Who We Are

A Foundation for Diaspora Finance

Diaspora Financial Corporation is a Maryland-based financial holding company preparing the groundwork for Diaspora United Bank.

Financial Holding Company

Diaspora Financial Corporation is a financial holding company structured to support the creation and growth of community-focused financial institutions.

Serving Global Africans

We are building for Africans in the diaspora and on the continent — creating financial infrastructure that understands their unique needs and aspirations.

Purpose-Driven Mission

Our work goes beyond transactions. We aim to build lasting financial pathways that strengthen communities, enable wealth creation, and bridge borders.

706 E Gude Drive, Suite B1, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
Our Vision

Reimagining Finance for the African Diaspora

We see a future where global Africans have access to financial institutions built with their needs at the center.

Diaspora-Focused Financial Group

A holding company designed from the ground up to understand and serve the financial lives of Africans across the globe — from remittances to investments, savings to lending.

A Bank Beyond Remittances

Diaspora United Bank will be more than a money transfer service. We envision a full-service community bank offering accounts, credit, mortgages, and wealth-building tools tailored to the diaspora experience.

Compliant & Trusted Gateway

We are committed to the highest standards of regulatory compliance, transparency, and governance — building trust through every step of the licensing and formation process.

What We're Working On

Laying the Foundation

We are in the blueprint and foundation phase — focused on doing the careful, compliant work required to build an institution that lasts.

01

Regulatory Preparation & Compliance

We are actively preparing the comprehensive regulatory applications required to establish a new community bank. This includes developing governance frameworks, risk management policies, and capital plans that meet the standards of federal and state banking regulators.

02

Community Engagement & Research

We are engaging with diaspora communities, professionals, and leaders across the globe to understand their financial needs and build the relationships that will form the backbone of Diaspora United Bank. Your voice matters in shaping this institution.

03

Organizational & Capital Foundation

We are building the corporate infrastructure, assembling a qualified team of banking and finance professionals, and laying the groundwork for the capital raise that will support the bank's formation and early operations.

“We are not rushing to open doors — we are ensuring every door we build is strong, compliant, and worthy of the communities we intend to serve.”

Get Involved

Be Part of Something Bigger

Whether you're a potential customer, a professional, or a community leader — there's a place for you in this journey.

Future Customer

Be among the first to know when Diaspora United Bank opens for business.

Professional or Advisor

Contribute your expertise in banking, law, compliance, or technology.

Community Partner

Represent your organization or community in shaping this institution.

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Contact Us

Let's Start a Conversation

Have questions, ideas, or want to explore how you can be involved? Reach out to us.

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Corporate Details

Registered Office

706 E Gude Drive, Suite B1
Rockville, MD 20850, USA

Response Times

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days. For urgent matters, please indicate so in your subject line.