As the business landscape evolves at breakneck speed, organizations are no longer expected to simply keep up — they are called to lead. The future belongs to those who take control of change, not just respond to it.

UnionBank recently reinforced its role as a trusted partner to industry leaders during a landmark event that showcased its Institutional Banking proposition at Shangri-La The Fort, Taguig City. The event gathered over 400 executives from top corporations and forward-focused enterprises for an evening of thought leadership, collaboration, and innovation.

Anchored on the theme “The NextGen Advantage,” the gathering highlighted how institutions can navigate shifting economic conditions, rising stakeholder expectations, and the accelerating influence of AI and digitalization. The event emphasized UnionBank’s sharpened focus on institutional clients through partnerships built on a shared vision, agility, and co-created solutions.

“What organizations need now is a partner who understands their ambitions and is equipped to help them grow with purpose and confidence. UnionBank is ready to meet that need. With the combined strength of our scale, expertise, and digital-first approach, we aim to empower your institutions not just to keep up — but to lead,”
said UnionBank President and CEO Ana Aboitiz Delgado.

A panel discussion brought together leaders and tech partners to explore how digital innovation has reshaped operations and driven growth. Panelists included FoodPanda Philippines CFO Mr. "Lhecks" de Castro Jr., Supreme Court Spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting, Supreme Court MIS Attorney Atty. CJ Romano, and Microsoft CTO Mr. Lope Doromal Jr. (c/o ATRAM), alongside UnionBank Treasury Consultant Mr. Jun Trinidad and Deputy Transaction Banking Head Ms. Erika Dizon-Go. The session showcased how businesses can create value and future-proof themselves through smart tech adoption.

“Our clients need a strategic partner who not only understands their industry but anticipates change and actively helps shape the future,”
said Mimi Concha, Head of UnionBank Institutional Banking.

While technology is key, Concha emphasized that UnionBank remains focused on people:

“At UnionBank, putting the customer at the heart of everything we do has always been our guiding principle — and Institutional Banking is no exception. We’re here to listen, collaborate, and deliver future-ready, context-aware solutions that empower our partners to thrive in an increasingly dynamic environment.”

With deep expertise across industries, UnionBank leverages top-tier relationship management, digital platforms, and an innovation-first mindset to address the needs of complex organizations. Its continued excellence has earned multiple recognitions, including Outstanding Digital CX – Payments and Collection Services (UPay), Best Customer Experience via Mobile and Internet Banking (The Portal), Digital Transformation of the Year – Philippines (ePaycard), and Branch Innovation of the Year for The Portal’s enhanced experience.

Standing at the forefront of digital banking, UnionBank continues to position itself as a driver of sustainable growth and a co-creator of the future.

“The future belongs to those who are ready to adapt, innovate, and lead with intention,” Delgado concluded.“We don’t just reimagine banking — we co-create what’s next with you.”