Chang Hwa Bank Wins Spot Among Foreign Investors’ 2026 Taiwan Financial Top 10

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank, one of Taiwan’s major state-controlled lenders, is seeking growth beyond its domestic banking base as corporate supply chains expand overseas and demand rises for transition finance. Cross-border lending and financial services can help the bank diversify revenue and deepen corporate relationships, while integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into its core operations addresses mounting expectations from customers, investors and regulators.

Chang Hwa Bank reported net income of NT$17.775 billion for 2025, up 18.93% from 2024 and marking another record high. Earnings per share reached NT$1.51. Looking to 2026, the lender plans to strengthen overseas lending and cross-border financial services while further embedding ESG principles across its main businesses, pursuing parallel growth in corporate and personal banking.

Chang Hwa Bank, one of Taiwan's state-controlled banks, has continued to advance its digital transformation, professional talent development and sustainable finance initiatives in recent years. Profit growth of more than 20% in the first two months of 2026 reflected resilient core operations and asset quality, while providing a foundation for further investment in technology and personnel.

Chang Hwa Bank's cumulative net profit after tax reached NT$3.267 billion as of the end of February 2026, up more than 21% from the same period in 2025. The bank also launched campus recruitment for 11 categories of positions, including digital technology and financial specialists. It entered the top 5% of S&P Global's worldwide banking industry rankings for the first time.