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Founded in 1951, Security Bank Corp. is a leading Philippine universal bank guided by a customer-centric philosophy. Its 2016 partnership with Japan\u2019s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group significantly strengthened its capital base, enabling tailored client solutions and accelerating growth across the retail, corporate and institutional sectors in a rapidly evolving market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hirofumi Umeno<\/strong>, Executive Vice President and Alliance Segment Head of Security Bank | \u00a9 Security Bank<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Security Bank plays a pivotal role in connecting Filipino businesses with Japanese investors through its dedicated Japan Desk. This initiative has led to impactful collaborations, including with Japanese real estate firms and domestic residential developers. The Japan Desk has also expanded its focus to include key sectors, such as renewable energy, infrastructure and retail, providing end-to-end support to Japanese and multinational clients in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security Bank\u2019s Alliance Segment, meanwhile, strengthens the bank\u2019s regional presence by developing strategic partnerships, advancing sustainable finance and expanding its network through collaboration with MUFG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the linkage with MUFG and its partner banks, Security Bank connects clients with a unique network across Southeast Asia, unlocking business-matching and investment opportunities and enabling cross-border business growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re not just supporting Filipino clients locally \u2014 we\u2019re creating pathways for them to grow globally,\u201d said Hirofumi Umeno, executive vice president and Alliance Segment head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security Bank has recently focused on bolstering its retail and consumer financing efforts in the Philippines. Significant examples include the acquisition of a 25% stake in Home Credit from MUFG and forming a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. to establish Mitsubishi Motors Finance Philippines to support the market\u2019s expanding demand for automotive financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re not just supporting Filipino clients locally \u2014 we\u2019re creating pathways for them to grow globally.<\/p>Hirofumi Umeno<\/strong>, Executive Vice President and Alliance Segment Head of Security Bank<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n

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The Alliance Segment has also been instrumental in developing Security Bank\u2019s Sustainable Finance Framework, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and enabling the issuance of sustainable financing instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Umeno emphasized that sustainability remains a strategic priority, with MUFG\u2019s expertise playing an important role in guiding the bank\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve made significant strides in integrating sustainable finance into Security Bank\u2019s operations, and we are proud to lead the market in this area,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.securitybank.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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