CTBC Bank Honored by the FSC for 20 Years of SME Lending Excellence, Driven by Digital Innovation and Sustainable Finance

CTBC Bank has long been devoted to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and was recognized by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) as an “Outstanding Domestic Bank in Strengthening SME Lending” in celebration of the program’s 20th anniversary. The award was presented by Premier Cho Jung-tai, and CTBC Bank President Daniel Yang accepted the honor on behalf of the bank. From 2014 to 2025, CTBC Bank has continuously served as a stable source of funding for SMEs, providing professional support to help them grow. Notably, CTBC Bank’s SME lending increased by NT$64.5 billion compared with the previous year—the largest increase among financial institutions. Through its innovative digital financial service processes, extensive overseas network, and strong commitment to sustainable finance, CTBC Bank has helped tens of thousands of corporate clients expand their operations. This award demonstrates the bank’s long-term dedication to SME development.

With the vision of becoming “the most trusted long-term partner for enterprises,” CTBC Bank actively invests in digital finance and customized loan programs. Leveraging digital innovation, the bank has developed the “SME Digital Loan Application Platform,” launched industry-leading solutions such as the “SmartGo” mobile foreign exchange trading app and corporate connectivity services, and promoted inclusive financing initiatives to enhance SME access to capital. This year, the bank also introduced “Net-Zero Go” to help SMEs accelerate their sustainability competitiveness, offering financing solutions for energy-efficient equipment upgrades, digital tool deployment, and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) applications—empowering businesses to advance through financial support.

The award ceremony was held during the “20th Anniversary Summit of the Domestic Banks’ SME Lending Enhancement Program,” with Premier Cho Jung-tai, Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin, and FSC Chairman Peng Jin-lung in attendance. Premier Cho emphasized that SME stability is essential to national economic stability and urged financial institutions to provide ample and steady funding—“not to close umbrellas on rainy days, but instead to open them wider”—to strengthen Taiwan’s industrial competitiveness. As SMEs form the backbone of Taiwan’s economy and the source of innovation, CTBC Bank continues to align with government policies by integrating financial innovation with sustainability, expanding its domestic and international footprint, and offering cross-border financing and localized services. With solid financial capabilities, user-friendly service processes, and reliable partnerships, the bank serves as a strong supporter for SMEs advancing onto the global stage.

CTBC Bank remains committed to living out its “We are family” brand philosophy through concrete actions, growing hand in hand with Taiwan’s SMEs and making finance a driving force for industrial upgrading and sustainable development.