Country Builders Bank in the Philippines selects Kiya.ai for banking tech upgrade

  • Country Builders Bank (CBB), a rural bank headquartered in Makati, Philippines, has chosen Indian fintech Kiya.ai to upgrade its banking infrastructure.
  • CBB will implement a suite of banking solutions from Kiya.ai, including core banking, loan origination and management, anti-money laundering, and digital solutions for mobile and internet banking, for both retail and corporate operations.
  • Formed from the merger of Country Rural Bank of Taguig and Builders Rural Bank in 2012, CBB provides various financial products and services such as savings accounts, loans, microinsurance, remittances, and transfers across 33 branches in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, and Bulacan.
  • The adoption of Kiya.ai’s solutions is expected to enhance operational efficiency, revenue generation, and market expansion beyond the greater Manila area for CBB.
  • Ismael Sandig, president and CEO of CBB, views the collaboration with Kiya.ai as instrumental in driving the bank’s transformative journey by improving customer experiences, optimizing operations, and fostering sustainable growth.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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