Business Operations
EastWest Bank, established in 1994, is one of the fastest-growing banks in the country today. It caters to the financial needs of consumers, middle market corporates, and the mass affluent. Through its vast network of stores nationwide, it offers a wide range of banking products and services, as well as allied financial services: non-life insurance brokerage, bancassurance, and leasing.

Corporate Profile
The Birth of EastWest Bank Established on July 6, 1994, EastWest Bank was the first recipient of a commercial banking license after the central monetary authority liberalized banking in the mid-1990s. Its first branch was opened along Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue in Makati City on August 1, 1994.
Its name is the result of the bank's desire to combine the traditional prudence, warmth and hospitality of the East and the efficiency and progressive-thinking of the West.

OUR MISSION
For our chosen markets
by providing them with excellent service in the delivery of integrated and innovative products, responsive to their current and future financial needs, at the best value.
For our employees
by continuously providing them with opportunities to develop their full potential and by giving recognition and rewards commensurate to their contribution.
For our community
by committing ourselves to improving the quality of life of those around us through the support for various charities and involvement in outreach activities.
For our regulators
by uncompromisingly adhering to the highest standards of business ethics and corporate governance.
For our shareholders
by managing the bank professionally and prudently to consistently achieve optimal possible returns.
OUR VISION
To be a world-class bank anchored on service excellence in our chosen markets.
OUR LOGO

Our brand mark is created from two arrows, called chevrons, representing the East and West, fusing together to result in synergy; hence, the solid core of our logo. Within the heart of our logo, good things happen. Specifically, the center of our logo, which is in the shape of a diamond, symbolizes the value that we create in the lives of our clients through our products and services.
Our corporate colors are green, purple, and magenta. Green aptly captures our recharged corporate perspective of focusing on new growth, thinking creatively, and adopting a go-getting attitude. Purple and magenta were chosen as the colors of our logo primarily for their uniqueness in the banking industry as well as the enthusiasm and out-of-the-box thinking that these shades denote. As for our name, "EastWest" will now be printed in lower case typeface sans the word "bank" to further emphasize the aforementioned characteristics represented by our corporate colors.
OUR CORPORATE CODE VALUES
Customer Centricity
Keeping our customers top of mind
Change for the Better
Innovation and agility rule our quest for operational excellence
Filinvest Family
Invest in bringing out the best in ourselves and our team
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Pursue new opportunities and take ownership of our decisions
Shared Benefit
Grow hand in hand with our stakeholders
Trustworthiness
Deserve and preserve trust
Corporate Structure
Board of Directors
Shareholding Structure
EastWest Shareholding Structure as of December 2021
Name | Number of Shares | Rate % |
---|---|---|
FILINVEST DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 900,136,017 | 40.01% |
FDC FOREX CORPORATION | 851,517,164 | 37.85% |
EASTWEST DIRECTORS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICERS | 46,491,229 | 2.07% |
PUBLIC | 451,831,001 | 20.08% |
TOTAL | 2,249,975,411 | 100.00% |
Corporate Governance
We adhere to the highest standards of business ethics and corporate governance, without compromise.

Investor Relations
View our progress through our investors presentations, annual report, financial information and news.

Build Your Career with us
As we continue to build our family with talent, we also aspire to build your life with a rewarding career

Awards & Recognition
Mid-Sized Retail Bank of the Year
Asian Banking and Finance Awards
Best Private Bank in the Philippines
Global Finance
Outstanding Client Experience in Wealth Management
Global Private Banking Innovation Awards
The Philippines' Best for Discretionary Portfolio Management
Euromoney Private Banking Awards
Best Discretionary & Advisory Service Offering
Global Private Banker
Analytics Initiative of the Year
ABF Retail Banking Awards
Best Foreign Exchange Service
The Asian Banker Philippine Excellence Awards
Blue Bond of the Year – Philippines
ABF Corporate and Investment Banking Awards
Most Consumer Centric Bank
ASEAN Fintech Awards
Best Digital Ecosystem
The Asian Banker Philippine Excellence Awards
Outstanding Marketing, Advertising and Branding Award
IABC 21st Philippine Quill Awards
Finalist, Anniversary Marketing
Marketing Excellence Awards
Philippines’ Technology and Operations Bank of the Year
Asian Banking and Finance
Gold Awardee for Innovative Use of Technology in Human Resources
Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards
Great Place to Work Certification
Great Place to Work®
Silver Award for HR Innovation
HR Excellence Awards
Finalist for HR Communication Strategy
HR Excellence Awards
Finalist for Most People-Focused CEO
HR Excellence Awards
Outstanding Stakeholder Awardee
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
2 Golden Arrow Award for Good Corporate Governance
Institute of Corporate Directors
Best Priority Banking Experience
International Finance Magazine
Best Private Bank in the Philippines
Global Finance
Best Private Bank
International Investor
Best Private Bank
Global Financial Market Review
Best Wealth Manager
The Asset
Best Emerging New Equity Fund Manager
International Finance Magazine
Best Asset Management Firm
Global Financial Market Review
Most Innovative Forex Broker
International Finance Magazine
Best FX Broker
Global Financial Market Review
Top Corporate Issue Manager/Arranger
PDS Annual Awards
Best Sustainability-Linked Transaction and Best Local Currency Bond Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia
Alpha Southeast Asia
Best Blue Bond in Southeast Asia and Most Innovative Deal of the Year
Alpha Southeast Asia
Best Credit Card for Cashback (EastWest Visa Platinum)
The Asian Banker
Best Consumer Loans Experience Bank
International Finance Magazine
Outstanding Digital CX in Banking App Platform (KOMO)
Digital Banker
Mobile Banking and Payment Initiative of the Year – PH
ABF Retail Banking Awards
The Philippines' Best Employers 2025 (Rank 259)
PDI–Statista
Finalist
LinkedIn Talent Awards
Golden Arrow for Good Corporate Governance
Institute of Corporate Directors
Best Priority Banking Experience
International Finance Magazine
Best Forex Broker – Philippines
International Finance Magazine
Top Corporate Issue Manager/Arranger
PDS Annual Awards
Best Credit Card – Philippines (EastWest JCB)
The Asian Banker
Most Innovative Smart Banking Services Provider (KOMO)
International Finance Magazine
Golden Arrow for Good Corporate Governance
Institute of Corporate Directors
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