Asia United Bank Explained

Asia United Bank Corporation
Type:Public
Industry:Financial services
Founder:Jacinto L. Ng
Location City:Joy-Nostalg Center, No. 17 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig, Metro Manila
Location Country:Philippines
Area Served:Philippines
Products:Financial services
Services:Banking
Revenue:15.07B(2020)
Operating Income:3.86B(2020)
Net Income:3.03B(2020)
Aum:241.9B(2020)
Assets:315,56B(2020)
Equity:35.23B(2020)
Parent:Rebisco
Subsid:Cavite United Rural Bank
Rural Bank of Angeles
Asia United Leasing & Finance Corp
RediMoney Express Pte. Ltd.

Asia United Bank Corporation (also known in Hokkien ; & Mandarin),[1] commonly known as Asia United Bank or AUB, is a universal bank in the Philippines and licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). AUB is the banking arm of the Rebisco Group. It is among the very few banks that was granted a full-branch commercial banking license in 1997 and is operating until this day.[2] In 2013, AUB joined the league of Philippine banks that have become publicly listed and acquired universal banking status.[3] As of 2022, AUB is the thirteenth largest bank in the Philippines in terms of assets.[4]

In July 2023, Rebisco president Jonathan C. Ng was elected as the chairman of the company, replacing Abraham T. Co.[5]

History

AUB was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October 3, 1997. Its registered office and principal executive offices are located at Joy-Nostalg Center, 17 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines.[6]

AUB was granted the authority to operate as a commercial bank under the Monetary Board (MB) Resolution No. 1149 dated September 3, 1997 and commenced operations on October 31, 1997. In 2012, it obtained approval from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to upgrade its license into expanded commercial banking status. In 2013, the bank was granted an authority to operate as a universal bank under MB Resolution No. 356 dated February 28, 2013. The universal banking license authorizes, AUB, in addition to its general powers as a commercial bank, to exercise the following: (1) Powers of an investment house, including securities underwriting and trading, loan syndication, financial advisory, private placement of debt and equity securities, project finance and direct equity investment, and (2) Power to invest in allied and non-allied enterprises, subject to regulatory caps on the amount of investment relative to the bank's capital and ownership percentage.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Mar 28, 2023 . AUB銀行2022年淨收入增56% . 菲律賓商報 (Chinese Commercial News) . May 3, 2023.
  2. Web site: AUB Company Profile. PhilJobNet. philjobnet.gov.ph. December 31, 2022.
  3. Web site: AUB gets unibank license. PhilstarGlobal. philstar.com. March 4, 2013.
  4. Web site: BSP Rankings in terms of assets. BSP. bsp.gov.ph. September 30, 2022.
  5. Web site: July 13, 2023. AUB board elects Jonathan Ng as new chairman. BusinessWorld. October 15, 2023.
  6. https://www.aub.com.ph/corporateProfile AUB Official Website
  7. http://www.thestandard.com.ph/business/corporate/268722/aub-expects-2018-income-to-improve-by-14-to-p3-2-billion.html AUB expects 2018 income to improve by 14% to P3.2-billion