Asialink Finance Corporation has secured major wins at the 2025 Asian Banking & Finance Awards. The firm was named Finance Company of the Year – Philippines and honored for the SME Financial Inclusion Initiative of the Year.
This is Asialink’s third recognition from the ABF Retail Banking Awards. Its consistent wins underscore its role in advancing MSME financing in the Philippines.
CEO Samuel Cariño emphasized the company’s goal: to empower small entrepreneurs by making financing accessible. “Every MSME is a driver of transformation,” he said. “Financing should be a tool, not a barrier.”
Key highlights:
- Opened its 250th branch in Bukidnon (May 2025)
- Increased workforce by 50% to serve more areas
- Over 70% of 2024 loan disbursements went to MSMEs
- Launched WAIS loans for women-led businesses
- Partnered with IFC and Mega ICBC to scale provincial lending
Asialink focuses on loan accessibility, digital service, and quick approvals. It continues to refine services to support entrepreneurs beyond Metro Manila.
Cariño added, “Impact matters. These awards inspire us to bridge the credit gap and grow with our communities.”
