Insider Spotlight
The big picture
The strategy earned fresh recognition at the Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2026, where Security Bank Corp. and Security Bank Capital Investment Corp. secured three awards spanning mobile banking, digital transformation and syndicated lending.
Why it matters
Security Bank’s mobile app lets customers open accounts in real time through electronic know-your-customer processes using biometric verification and instant identity validation. More than 23,000 new-to-bank customers have opened accounts digitally since the capability launched.
“Digital innovation only matters if it makes banking easier for customers,” said Myla Untalan, SVP and strategic projects head. “We're continuously improving our digital platforms to help customers bank more conveniently, securely, and confidently wherever they are.”
By the numbers
For corporate clients, Security Bank’s QRPay via API integrates payment generation, processing and reporting into companies’ internal systems. Transaction count increased 284% and transaction volume rose 187 percent from 2024 to 2025.
Security Bank won Mobile Banking & Payment Initiative of the Year – Philippines and Domestic Digital Transformation Bank of the Year, while Security Bank Capital received Syndicated Loan of the Year – Philippines, the company said in a release.
Zoom out
Security Bank Capital helped arrange a P150-billion, 15-year senior term loan for Terra Solar Philippines, supporting an integrated solar and battery storage development described by the bank as the world’s largest of its kind as of 2025.
“This transaction reflects our ability to structure innovative financing solutions for landmark infrastructure projects,” said Virgilio Chua, president and ceo of Security Bank Capital. “We're proud to help mobilize capital for projects that support national development while delivering value for our clients and partners.”
What’s next
The initiatives tie into Security Bank’s BetterBanking strategy, combining consumer-facing technology, corporate automation and project financing to widen customer access, improve business efficiency and support large-scale infrastructure. —Princess Daisy C. Ominga| Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
