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THE KBZ BRIGHTER FUTURE MYANMAR FOUNDATION PROVIDES AID TO PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF THEIR RACE OR RELIGION. THIS DEDICATION TO PHILANTHROPY RESULTED IN KBZ BANK EARNING A EUROMONEY CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD IN 2015.
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KBZ Bank dedicated to philanthropy The word “philanthropy” is not widely known in Myanmar. Some mistake it for charity, but philanthropy is much more profound, as it is defined by the effort to improve the well-being of humankind. Myanmar, rich in natural resources, is still on the list of least-developed country in the world. However, there are some wealthy people in the country who are engaged in philanthropic projects to promote human welfare. Among them is U Aung Ko Win, chair of the Kanbawza Group. KBZ Bank founder U Aung Ko Win and his family established the KBZ Brighter Future Myanmar Foundation, and since 1998 some of the profits earned from U Aung Ko Win’s businesses have been donated to the health, social and education sectors, as well as to environmental greening activities and natural-disaster relief efforts. Between 2010 to 2015, KBZ Bank spent K98 billion in philanthropic activities. U Aung Ko Win has also revealed plans to emphasise the health sector in future philanthropic projects, especially in rural areas throughout the country where people face issues such as low birth rates, cleft lips and palates, and eye diseases. The KBZ Brighter Future Myanmar Foundation provides aid to people regardless of their race or religion. This dedication to philanthropy resulted in KBZ Bank earning a Euromoney Corporate Social Responsibility Award in 2015. As Myanmar becomes more open through 2016 and beyond, we can expect the goodwill and assistance to be spread even farther in the social, health, education and environmental sectors.
KBZ Stirling Coleman Securities opens head office
KBZ Bank of Myanmar received England, London based Financial Time’s
“ Bank of the year in Myanmar “Award for the third time in 3 consecutives year. England, London based Financial Time’s “ The Banker Awards 2015 “ prize giving ceremony was held at 6.30 pm at Hilton Backside Hotel in London, England. KBZ Bank of Myanmar has received the” Bank of the Year in Myanmar 2015” award for the third time in 3 consecutives year. The international “ Bank of the Year “ Awards were received by Lloyds Banking Group of England, ICBC Bank of Peoples’ Republic of China, KEN HANA Bank of Japan, UOB Bank of Singapore, Bangkok Bank of Thailand, Mitsubishi UOB Financial Group of Japan including 152 nation’s respective Banks and institutions received the Awards. The awards giving ceremony was attended by Chairmen of the Banks, CEOs, Managing Directors, High Ranking Officials from152 nations around the world including KBZ Bank Ltd, Chairman U Aung Ko Win, Executive Director Daw Nang Kham Nawnt , Senior Managing Director U Nyo Myint, Vice Managing Director U Zaw Lin Aung and high ranking officials. U Aung Ko Win Chairman of KBZ Bank Ltd, has received “ Bank of the Year in Myanmar 2015. Financial Times released annual “Bank of the Year in Myanmar 2015” award was selected and given with the aimed to organize the best banking service around the world. The Bankers had network of reporters, news centers and media throughout the world, and based upon the standard and facts and figures of banking services. The KBZ Bank was selected the award for its achievements of banking business and modern banking services, installation of ATM machines, opening many branches nationwide, contributions to the improvements of loans, transparency, assisting in local private businesses to develop to the country’s economy and private sector, being ranked as the country’s top tax payer for four consecutive years. KBZ Bank Ltd, has been received “ Bank of the Year in Myanmar “award presented by Financial Times in 2013 and 2014. Also selected again for the year 2015, so that KBZ Bank Ltd, has received the awards for three consecutive years. The best achievements Global Award was received by Wells Fargo Bank of the United States.
KBZ Stirling Cole Securities Co Ltd (KBZ-SC Securities), an underwriting company that recently received a business permit, opened its head office at Strand Square in Yangon on December 30, 2015. The ceremony was attended by Yangon Region Finance Minister Daw San San Nwe, chair of the Kanbawza Group of Companies Ltd U Aung Ko Win, KBZ SC Securities senior managing director U Nyo Myint, managing director Rudolf Rolles, entrepreneurs and
invited guests. KBZ SC Securities is the first official underwriting company in Myanmar’s stock share market. Its purpose is to boost the capital of listed companies to sell securities in an effort to help people do business and to aid investment, U Nyo Myint said at the opening ceremony. KBZ SC Securities will provide brokerage services, deal consultancy, and merger and acquisition services. KBZ Bank has been chosen as the authorised fund settlement bank of the Yangon Stock Exchange by the SECM.
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NEWS Kanbawza Bank listed in World Finance 100 2015
Kanbawza Bank (KBZ) was named one of the 100 best companies for 2015 at the World Economic Forum, which was held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 18 to 23. London-based World Finance included KBZ Bank on its World Finance 100 2015 list for its achievements in opening many branches nationwide in 2015, improving modern banking services, helping local private businesses to develop the country’s economy and private sector, being ranked as the country’s top tax payer for four consecutive years, following rules and regulations laid down by international institutions, and actively participating in and contribution to the religion, education, health and social sectors in the country, including making donations of more than K98 billion from 2007 to 2015. Other companies on the 2015 list included Apple IT (US), Barclays Bank (England), BMW (Germany), BNP Paribas Bank (France), Emirates Airline (UAE), ANZ Bank (Australia), Toyota Company (Japan), HSBC Bank (Hong Kong), Sinopec (China) and Sing Tel (Singapore).
ASEAN Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 Award'
KBZ foundation donates blood
Congratulations!!! We are glad to announce that our KBZ Bank & KBZ Group Vice Chairman Daw Nang Than Htwe has been awarded ' ASEAN Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 Award'
KBZ Brighter Future Myanmar Foundation chair Daw Nang Liam Kham, along with hundreds of staff members from KBZ Bank and KBZ Group, marked the 21st anniversary of KBZ Bank Ltd in November 2015 by giving blood to the National Blood Center. Daw Nang Liam Kham also donated K500,000 to the center.
KBZ Bank wins Banker of the Year Award in Asia 2015 World Finance has given Kanbawza Bank KBZ a Banker of the Year Award in Asia 2015. U Aung Ko Win, chair of KBZ Bank Ltd, accepted the award at a ceremony held at the London Stock Exchange on December 3, 2015. Officials from KBZ Bank also accepted Best Commercial Bank in Myanmar and Best Retail Bank in Myanmar 2015 awards at the ceremony. According to a statement from World Finance, KBZ Bank was chosen as an awardee for its efforts toward the development of the country with more than 360 branches nationwide, its contributions to the improvement of businesses with loans and banking services, for becoming a pioneer in Myanmar for modern banking services, for meeting international standards by linking with international banks, and for the overall improvement of banking service quality. The statement also said U Aung Ko Win has performed well as the head of the business while providing his country with financial assistance as part of efforts to put the country on the path to development. Seven bankers from seven different continents were named Bankers of the Year 2015.
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