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Chang Hwa Bank Reports Record 8-Month Profit Growth of 23.21%
Finance · Major Banks · cnyes · 2026-09-08
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Chang Hwa Bank announced an 8-month net profit of NT$15.57 billion, driven by strong lending and wealth management performance, resulting in an EPS of NT$1.29.
What Happened
Strong Financial Performance: Chang Hwa Bank reported a net profit of NT$2.075 billion for August, marking a 29% year-on-year increase. For the first eight months of the year, the cumulative net profit reached NT$15.57 billion, with earnings per share (EPS) hitting NT$1.29, reflecting robust growth in core banking operations.
Strategic Growth Drivers: The bank's success is attributed to its "dual-wing" strategy, which balances corporate and personal banking to diversify income streams. This approach has significantly boosted non-interest income and earned the bank recognition as one of the "2026 Foreign Investor Top 10 Taiwan Financial Institutions."
Expanding Trust and ESG: Beyond traditional banking, Chang Hwa Bank is expanding its trust services, recently partnering with Uni-President Asset Management to offer employee welfare savings trusts. The bank also remains committed to sustainable finance, supporting corporate carbon reduction through green lending and climate risk management.
Future Outlook: Looking ahead, the bank plans to continue optimizing its interest spreads and capital efficiency while expanding its overseas presence and digital transformation efforts. Management aims to maintain high asset quality and operational resilience while pursuing sustainable long-term profit growth.