Fubon Financial

Fubon Financial Holdings received the "Most Honored Company" award from Extel, making it the only financial institution in Taiwan to win this award for four consecutive years

The internationally recognized research organization ‘Extel’, which was formerly known as ‘Institutional Investor Research’, held a voting event for the "Best Management Teams in Asia for 2025." The results were announced on May 20th, and Fubon Financial Holdings was awarded the champion title in the category of "Asian Insurance Industry (excluding Mainland China)" and the runner-up title in the "All-Asia Insurance Industry" category. Fubon Financial Holdings is the only Taiwanese financial institution to have received the title of "Most Honored Company" for four consecutive years!

‘Extel’ stated that this year, a total of 1,167 investment institutions participated in the survey, which included 5,437 corporate representatives and 863 analysts from 157 brokerage firms. In total, 1,324 organizations and 6,300 professional investors cast their votes, covering 18 industries, 1,668 companies, and 2,367 candidates. This survey utilized a rating method that has been in place for over fifty years, with strict criteria for voter eligibility and no acceptance of third-party sponsorship to ensure the independence of the assessment. The assessment focused on various dimensions such as companies, management teams, sustainable governance, boards of directors, investor relations services, and personnel. It widely collected votes and assessments from global investment firms and analysts, reflecting the capital market's views on the management teams of Asian companies.

Richard M. Tsai, Chairman of Fubon Financial Holdings, stated that Fubon Financial Holdings has been deeply rooted in Taiwan for over 60 years, maintaining a leading position in the market. Its subsidiaries offer the most comprehensive range of financial products, dedicated to providing customers with diverse and convenient services. In 2024, the company achieved a new record in profitability for Taiwan's financial holding industry, remaining the profit leader in Taiwan's financial industry for 16 consecutive years. This recognition was made possible through the votes of thousands of professional investors, highlighting Fubon Financial Holdings' exceptional management capabilities, outstanding investor relations efforts, and commitment to ESG sustainable governance, allowing it to stand out in the Asian insurance industry. In the categories of 'Best CEO', 'Best CFO', 'Best Investor Relations Company', 'Best Investor Relations Professional', 'Best Sustainable Governance', and 'Best Board of Directors', Fubon Financial Holdings ranked in the top 2 based on votes from institutional investors and analysts. Overall, Fubon Financial Holdings excelled, securing the second place in 'Asia's Insurance Industry' and first place in 'Asia's Insurance Industry (excluding Mainland China)', demonstrating the high recognition of its outstanding management results in both domestic and international investment markets.

In terms of investor relations, Jerry Harn, President of Fubon Financial Holdings, pointed out that the investor relations team serves as a crucial bridge for communication between investors and the company. Besides holding quarterly briefings for institutional investors, Fubon Financial Holdings actively participates in investment forums organized by domestic and international brokerage firms and arranges meetings with investors to maintain ongoing interaction and communication with the investment market, fostering a long-term friendly relationship with investors.

In terms of sustainable governance, Fubon Financial Holdings has been selected for 10 consecutive years in the Taiwan Stock Exchange's "Taiwan Corporate Governance 100 Index". It has also been included in the highest level of the "Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World)" for 8 years in a row, ranking in the top 3% globally in the insurance industry. Additionally, it achieved the highest score in 4 evaluation categories within the global insurance sector. Furthermore, it has been awarded the highest honor "A grade" by the global benchmark CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) for climate change, maintaining a leadership level for 5 consecutive years. This demonstrates Fubon Financial Holdings' long-term commitment to sustainable business practices, actively implementing four major ESG strategies: decarbonization, digitalization, empowerment, and connection, while continuously deepening its ESG efforts and expanding its financial influence.

Looking ahead, Fubon Financial Holdings will continue to enhance communication and interaction with stakeholders, implement corporate governance, and leverage positive energy to fulfill corporate accountability. We are steadily advancing towards the vision of "becoming one of Asia’s first-class financial institutions," and create long-term and sustainable value for our stakeholders.