Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC): Spearheading Innovation and Digital Financial Inclusion in the Region

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Guest: Lito Villanueva, Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), and Chief Digital Transformation Advisor, Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC)
In this episode, we discuss Sir Lito's journey in driving digital financial inclusion in the Philippines and in the region, and how public-private partnerships can play an imperative role. Drawing on his extensive experience in various leadership positions, we further dived into what "innovation" means and how can it be measured. Sir Lito also shares his thoughts around digital trust and cybersecurity efforts, which have gained importance as a result of increased digitalisation efforts across most enterprises.
Founded in 1930, the Yuchengco Group of Companies is a Philippines conglomerate and has a diverse portfolio spanning banking, insurance, construction, and education. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) is the financial flagship company of YGC, and is listed on the PSE with a current market capitalisation of USD 13.95 billion.