WINNING | Security Bank turns people strategy into growth

Insider Spotlight

• Security Bank is strengthening growth around employee engagement, responsible expansion and sustainability
• The lender emerged as the highest-ranked Philippine company in TIME and Statista’s World’s Best Companies 2026
• Its 75th anniversary comes with P1.19 trillion in assets and a nationwide network of 396 branches
  
  
  

Security Bank is putting its people, governance and sustainability agenda at the center of its next phase of growth, betting that stronger employee engagement and responsible capital allocation can translate into better customer experiences and long-term value.

That strategy gained fresh global validation after TIME and Statista unveiled their World’s Best Companies 2026 ranking on Sept. 9, with Security Bank emerging as the highest-ranked Philippine company. The ranking evaluates businesses on revenue growth, employee satisfaction and sustainability transparency.

What they're saying

 “Being the highest-ranked Philippine company is a meaningful recognition of the progress we’re making,” Security Bank president and CEO Victor Lee said in a statement.

 “It reflects the strength of our business, the commitment of our people, and the trust our clients place in us. As we look ahead, our focus remains clear: execute our strategy, grow responsibly, and deliver BetterBanking experiences for our customers.”

Zoom in

Employee satisfaction is a key component of the global ranking, which uses large-scale employee surveys alongside financial performance data and environmental, social and governance indicators.

“What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that our people helped shape it,” said Security Bank chief people officer Nerissa Berba. 

"Our 'You Matter' employee value proposition guides how we support our people’s growth, well-being, and success. When our people thrive, our customers and our business benefit too.”

Victor Lee 

Security Bank president and CEO

The bigger picture 

Sustainability transparency accounts for one-third of the assessment, according to a company release. Security Bank also maintains an MSCI ESG Rating of ‘A’, reinforcing its push to integrate sustainability into business decisions.

“Strong performance and responsible growth must go together,” said John David Yap, chief financial officer and Sustainability Committee chairman of Security Bank. “This recognition reinforces the progress we are making in governance, transparency and sustainability, and in embedding these into how we manage risk, allocate capital and build long-term value.”

By the numbers

Security Bank had P1.19 trillion in total assets as of June 30, 2026, with 396 branches and 697 ATMs, Cash Recycler Machines and Cash Acceptance Machines nationwide.

What’s next

The recognition arrives during Security Bank’s 75th anniversary year, adding momentum to its BetterBanking strategy as the lender seeks to grow while keeping customer experience, its workforce and responsible governance aligned.  —Princess Daisy C. Ominga | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma