Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025 Winner: Carlo Mariano and Ivy Uy of East West Banking Corporation
Carlo Mariano of East West Banking Corporation shares how EWBC’s regulatory solution ensures compliance while putting customers first.
East West's Ivy Uy, Head of the Branch Banking Group, also discusses how unified channels enable a seamless customer experience. The bank earned the Analytics Initiative of the Year - Philippines and Mid-sized Retail Bank of the Year - Philippines accolades at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025.
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