Chinabank and its investment house Chinabank Capital (CBCap) once again earned top recognitions from Asian Banking & Finance (ABF), clinching five awards for excellence in retail, corporate, and investment banking at the 2025 ABF Awards in Singapore.
New depositors of Chinabank are set to experience enhanced service and convenience with the launch of its Visa-branded debit cards.
Chinabank, the Philippines' fourth largest private universal bank, has completed its transition to Darwinbox, a leading AI-powered Human Capital Management (HCM) platform. This milestone marks the bank’s full shift to a digital-first HR ecosystem that will optimize HR operations and enhance the employee experience for over 11,000 Chinabankers nationwide.
Chinabank continues to improve its redesigned digital banking platforms, adding an online account application feature so new customers can start banking with Chinabank without visiting a branch or submitting physical documents.
Chinabank continues to rank among the biggest businesses in Southeast Asia with its inclusion for the second consecutive year in the definitive list of the region's top firms in terms of total revenues, the Fortune Southeast Asia 500.
China Banking Corporation (Chinabank) and Manulife Philippines, the local arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife Financial Corporation, announce the renewal of their bancassurance partnership under Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corp. (MCBL).
Chinabank was named among the best Philippine firms in Extel’s 2025 Asia (ex-Japan) Executive Team Rankings, a testament to the bank's investor relations and corporate management excellence.
Chinabank makes saving and spending a more rewarding experience for Filipinos. With Chinabank Ultra Rewards, an innovative program that combines a high-earning deposit account with a versatile credit card, today’s smart and value-driven consumers get ultra rewarded for saving while enjoying shopping, dining, and travelling.
Chinabank redesigned and upgraded its internet banking platform, mirroring the design and functionalities of its mobile app to provide consistent customer experience and seamless navigation across devices and platforms.
Banks often come across as very serious to project an image of trustworthiness, strength, and reliability. Chinabank marks a significant milestone in its 104-year history with a refreshed look and a lighter take on its otherwise formal identity. Through its new digital campaign for the redesigned and improved mobile app, My CBC, Chinabank embraces humor to connect with more Filipinos and stand out in a crowded digital space.
Chinabank sustained its momentum from strong core business growth, posting P6.5 billion in net income in the first quarter of 2025, up 10% from the same period last year. The robust performance translated to a return on equity of 15.1% and a return on assets of 1.6%, still among the highest in the industry.
Chinabank reaffirmed its customer focus and continued strength and resilience at its Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on April 24, 2025. During the event at the bank’s headquarters in Makati City, also streamed live via Zoom, Chairman Hans T. Sy addressed shareholders and announced the distribution of higher cash dividends for the year totalling P6.7 billion.
Chinabank announced that a regular cash dividend of P1.50 per common share and an additional P1.00 per common share special dividend, P6.7 billion in total have been declared by its Board of Directors, payable on May 22, 2025 to shareholders on record as of May 9, 2025. The higher regular cash dividend marks a 25 percent uptick from the P1.20 per common share paid in 2024.
Chinabank conducted its 2025 economic forum on April 7 at the Makati Shangri-La as part of its commitment to arm clients with valuable information and guide them in making sound business and financial decisions.
Chinabank and Chinabank Capital once again earned top recognitions at the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. and Subsidiaries (PDS Group) 20th Annual Awards on April 4, 2025 at the Makati Diamond Residences.
Chinabank Capital has once again been named Best Bond Adviser in the Philippines by The Asset. This marks the ninth year in a row that Chinabank’s investment house arm has clinched the prestigious title, underscoring its capital market excellence and the breadth and depth of its bond franchise in the country.
Chinabank was recognized anew by the CFA Society Philippines for delivering superior returns to investors.
China Banking Corporation (Chinabank, PSE symbol: CBC) booked a record net income of P24.8 billion in 2024, up 13% year-on-year. The sustained strength of core businesses lifted the bank’s earnings for the year, which translated to a return on equity of 15.6% and return on assets of 1.6%.
Following its inclusion in World’s Best Companies of 2024, Chinabank is in Asia Pacific's Best Companies of 2025, a comprehensive list also by TIME and Statista of the top 500 firms shaping the Asia-Pacific region's role in global business.
Chinabank launched its redesigned and improved mobile app, My CBC, for faster, simpler, and smarter banking on the go.
Chinabank, stock symbol "CBC", makes its return to the benchmark 30-member Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) starting February 3, 2025.
Chinabank was awarded two Anvils for its Brand Refresh and One Chinabank programs at the 60th Anvil Awards Gabi ng Parangal held on January 28, 2025 at the Manila Hotel.
Chinabank had shifted its two main facilities to clean energy, reducing carbon emissions and contributing to the development and utilization of renewable energy in the Philippines.