Singapura, 1 September 2016 - PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) achieved yet another mark at the Asian level in Finance Asia Country Awards for Achievement 2016 BCA by winning two awards as Best Bank in Indonesia and Best Asian Bank. The award is given to companies in the banking sector with the best company performance in the country and Asia.
BCA President Jahja Setiaatmadja and BCA Deputy President Director Armand W. Hartono received the award on 1 September 2016 in Singapore. Award winners were assessed based on the achievement and company performance that successfully address challenges of the current economic banking conditions.
"The awards were a form of appreciation for the Bank because it recognized BCA as a national bank that shows the best performance not only at the national level, but also at the level of Asia. This achievement can only be achieved with the hard work of the entire BCA family in applying precautionary principles and taking advantage of existing business opportunities. We continue to hold our commitment to deliver the best to our customers," Jahja noted.
Previously, BCA reported a net profit increase by 12.1% to Rp 9.6 trillion in the first half of 2016 from Rp 8.5 trillion in the same period the previous year. In addition, BCA operating income, consisting of net interest income and other operating incomes, grew 15.5% to Rp 26.1 trillion in the first semester of 2016 from Rp 22.6 trillion in the first half of 2015.
This year, BCA once again affirmed its excellence in the field of banking transactions in developing banking products and services for its customers. BCA focused on customers’ development needs for practical and fast services, resulting in products such as e-money service Sakuku, launched in September 2015, and Sakuku Plus, launched on the 59th anniversary of BCA in February 2016.
"We dedicate this award to loyal BCA customers, because our success in achieving this award can not be separated from the role of customers in entrusting their banking needs in BCA services and products. To that end, we are constantly working on innovation and offering the latest banking services to provide the best customer service in the midst of the current economic banking conditions," Jahja concluded.
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) President Jahja Setiaatmadja received the Best Asian Bank from S & P Global Market Intelligence Singapore Senior Director and Head of Asia-Pacific Financial Institutions Clement Ma at Finance Asia Country Awards for Achievement 2016 in Singapore (1/9). In addition to the award, BCA was also named the Best Bank in Indonesia. The award is given to companies in the banking sector with the best company performance in the country and Asia.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as per June 30, 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 June 2016, BCA facilitated banking transactions for more than 14.8 million customers, through 1,201 branches, 16,974 ATMs, and hundreds of thousands EDC, supported by internet and mobile banking.
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PT BANK CENTRAL ASIA TBK
Corporate Secretariat Division – Corporate Communication Sub Division
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Address : Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1
Menara BCA Grand Indonesia 20th Floor
Jakarta Pusat
Phone : (021) 2358-8000
Fax : (021) 2358-8300
E-mail : humas@bca.co.id
