Chinabank’s Patrick Cheng named among Philippines’ Best CFOs in 2026

Chinabank Chief Finance Officer Patrick D. Cheng has been ranked one of the Best CFOs in the Philippines by global financial research firm Extel in its 2026 Asia (ex-Japan/ANZ) Executive Team Survey.

The top-tier ranking highlights Cheng’s effectiveness and the bank’s strong corporate governance and credibility within the international investment community. Over 5,500 investment professionals, including portfolio managers and analysts, were polled for the 2026 edition.

"This recognition belongs to the entire Chinabank team and reflects our ongoing pursuit of financial discipline and corporate excellence," Cheng said. "We remain deeply committed to building institutional trust and creating sustained stakeholder value through transparent market engagement, high governance standards, and prudent capital management."

This 2026 milestone builds on the bank's strong momentum from the 2025 Extel survey, where it secured leading positions in the Best Investor Relations Program, Best CFO, and Best Company Board categories.

Extel, formerly known as Institutional Investor Research, is globally recognized as the gold standard for independent research and corporate leadership benchmarking. The annual survey serves as a vital industry metric, gathering evaluations from thousands of buy-side analysts, portfolio managers, and sell-side researchers tracking Asian capital markets. Executives are graded on essential parameters, including financial disclosures, executive accessibility, strategic capital allocation, and market responsiveness.