Jakarta, July 15, 2016 - PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) took home another achievement from international banking industry when it received Euromoney Awards for Excellence in Indonesia Best Bank category. The award recognized BCA’s solid performance in the midst of the economic slowdown in 2015. BCA Head of Electronic Banking Services Joanes Justira Gunawan received the award in Hong Kong (15/7).
“The year 2015 was full of challenges for the economy and Indonesia’s banking industry. However, BCA successfully maintained a solid performance in national banking, and was able to utilize various arising business opportunities. BCA achieved this by remaining focus on providing consistent high quality customer service, strengthening its banking transaction franchises, and proactively maintaining credit quality,” explained Joanes.
BCA achieved a net profit growth of 9.3% to Rp 18.0 trillion, compared to Rp 16.5 trillion in the previous year. Supported by loan portfolio growth and lower cost of funds, BCA Net Income Interest rose by 12.0% to Rp 35.9 trillion. At the same time, other operational income increased by 28.5% to Rp 12.0 trillion in 2015. BCA loan portfolio was recorded at Rp 387.6 trillion or a 11.9% growth from the previous year. The loan growth was seen in all segments, especially driven by corporate segment growth.
The consistent application of prudent principles in loan disbursement have made it possible for BCA to maintain Non-Performing Loan ratio at a low level of 0.7% with the NPL reserve ratio of 322.2%. “Positive business and financial performances in 2015 were the keys that confirmed BCA’s position as the best bank in Indonesia according to Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2016,” Joanes continued.
Euromoney Awards for Excellence is an award established by Euromoney magazine, and has been around for 25 years. The event is the most prestigious award in the financial industry, and aimed to give appreciation to entities offering the best service, innovation, and expertise to their customers.
“We dedicated this award to loyal BCA customers, because our success is inseparable from customer trust to place their financial needs in the hands of BCA products and services. We are always committed to contribute and innovate to become the leading bank that is always on the customers’ side,” he concluded.
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) Head of Electronic Banking Services Joanes Justira Gunawan (center) accepted the Euromoney Awards for Excellence in Indonesia Best Bank category in Hong Kong (15/7). The award recognized BCA’s solid performance amidst economic slowdown in 2015.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (per 31 March 2016)
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) is one of the leading private banks in Indonesia focusing on business banking transactions, credit loan facilities, and financial solutions for the corporate, commercial and SME, as well as individual customers. At the end of March 2016, BCA facilitated banking transactions for more than 14 million customers, through 1,194 branches, 16,999 ATMs, and hundreds of thousands EDC, supported by internet and mobile banking.
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Phone : (021) 2358-8000
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E-mail : humas@bca.co.id
