CPB recognized in Forbes 2024 list of Best in State Banks

HONOLULU, HI (July 11, 2024) – At the heart of it all, Central Pacific Bank (CPB) employees focus on best serving customers and our community, so we are grateful to have learned that we have been recognized as the best bank in Hawaii according to Forbes' prestigious Best-In-State Banks 2024 list.

This recognition by Forbes and Statista, the world leader in statistics and industry rankings, is based on an independent survey of more than 26,000 U.S. consumers who rated their primary or former checking account providers. Survey participants evaluated their banks in key areas including overall satisfaction, trust, terms and conditions, branch services, digital services, customer service, and financial advice.

"We're incredibly excited to be named Hawaii's best bank by Forbes, especially this year when we celebrate our 70^th anniversary," said Central Pacific Bank Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Arnold Martines. "We'd like to express our sincere gratitude to our valued customers for their trust and confidence in our bank. This award validates our commitment to providing exceptional banking experiences and it's a credit to our dedicated employees who go above and beyond to make a positive difference in people’s lives every day."

The awards list can be viewed on the Forbes website by clicking here.

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About Central Pacific Bank

Central Pacific Financial Corp. is a Hawaii-based bank holding company with approximately $7.41 billion in assets as of March 31, 2024. Central Pacific Bank, its primary subsidiary, operates 27 branches and 55 ATMs in the State of Hawaii. Central Pacific Financial Corp. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol "CPF." For additional information, please visit: cpb.bank