Baiduri Bank has been named Best Bank in Brunei 2026 by Global Finance, reaffirming the Bank's position as one of the country's leading financial institutions and recognising its strong financial performance, customer focus, and continued investment in innovation and growth.
The recognition marks a significant milestone for Baiduri Bank, becoming the 10th time the Bank has been named Best Bank in Brunei by Global Finance. The Bank was previously awarded the title in 2024.
Announced as part of Global Finance's 33rd annual World's Best Banks Awards, the accolade recognises financial institutions that have demonstrated excellence in areas including growth, profitability, strategic development, innovation, and customer service while successfully navigating an increasingly complex operating environment.
In selecting this year's winners, Global Finance considered a range of objective and subjective factors, including asset growth, profitability, geographic reach, strategic relationships, new business development, and product innovation. The publication also drew on the views of equity analysts, credit rating analysts, banking consultants, and other industry experts.
Joseph D. Giarraputo, Founder and Editorial Director of Global Finance, said the awards recognise institutions that have demonstrated resilience while continuing to invest in digital transformation and artificial intelligence to meet changing customer needs. He noted that the winning organisations delivered strong results while laying the foundations for future success.
Pg Azaleen Pg Dato Hj Mustapha, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Group Treasury and Institutional Banking, Baiduri Bank, said: "Receiving this recognition from Global Finance for the tenth time is certainly encouraging, but more importantly, it reminds us that strong relationships, consistency, and a commitment to doing the right thing for our customers continue to matter. We are truly grateful to our customers for their continued support and to our employees for the professionalism, care, and effort they bring to the Bank every day."
The award follows a period of continued progress for Baiduri Bank, supported by ongoing investments in digital capabilities, customer experience, institutional banking, and operational transformation. The Bank has also strengthened its regional footprint through the establishment of its Singapore Representative Office and continues to support key sectors of the economy through its retail, business, corporate, and institutional banking franchises.
Global Finance's World's Best Banks Awards are among the banking industry's most established and widely recognised awards programmes. Winners are selected by the publication's editors following extensive consultations with financial executives, bankers, consultants, and analysts from around the world.
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