7 March

Achieved PCI DSS Certification v3.2.1 to comply with world security standards

29 March

Received the regional level of GEARS (Gender Equality Assessment, Results and Strategies) certificate for workplace gender equality

9 April

Signed merchant service agreement with GRAB Myanmar to enhance digital payment landscape

2 February

Signed MOU between AYA Bank and UMFCCI on development of MSMEs

11 May

Launched ‘AYA Green Financing’ for Electric Vehicles to enable accessible and eco-friendly mobility options for the community.

20 May

Signed a strategic partnership between AYA Bank and MYANWEN, the Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Network, to empower SMEs across Myanmar

9 June

Partnership with ‘Ria’, the renowned money transfer service, to offer seamless and secure international remittance services.

3 Nov

Released AYA Pay n3x version with newly added features: Light Mode and Dark Mode, Group Deals, Food Pre-order System, AIA Lead Gen.

March

Reached ONE MILLION customers for AYA Pay digital wallet solution

March

First Bank in Myanmar to launch the international remittance saving account “Ngwe Toe Mae-Shwe O”

October – November

Organized ‘AYA Banker Quiz’ learning and competition program for staff from all levels of the bank to build up internal relations and improve industrial knowledge

December

Conducted ‘AYA Express Zay’ event to offer visitors one-stop digital banking services

December

Incorporated as Public Company Limited (PCL) to create long-term growth

23 March

Received ‘Best Bank for CSR’ award from Asiamoney

20 July

Upgraded to Core Banking System Essence 7

10 August

Received 'Myanmar Highest Tax Payer Award' for including in top 10 large tax payers for the tax assessment year 2018-2019

11 August

Opened 265th branch in Kachin State

September

Established quarantine camps and an emergency temporary hospital to treat patients of COVID-19, in collaboration with the Ayeyarwady Foundation

24 January

Received 'Myanmar Highest Tax Payer Award' for including in top 10 large tax payers for the tax assessment year 2017-2018

January

Launched new deposit product; ‘AYA Su-Buu’ designed for payroll customers

March

Received ‘Best Bank for CSR’ award from Asiamoney

March

Received ‘Best Bank for SMEs’ award from Asiamoney

May

Launched new deposit product; ‘Business Account Call Deposit’ designed for large corporates

16 May

Received globally recognized EDGE certificate for ‘Gender Equality’ in working environment

October

Upgraded to ‘AYA Mobile Banking 2.0’ for banking customers to use the bank services on a day-to-day basis

November

Introduced ‘DBS to AYA Remit (Inward)’, a convenient way to send money

December

Launched digital wallet solution, ‘AYA Pay’ for convenient payments and transfers

March

Launched ‘Home Loan’ that customers can afford to own your desired apartment or condominium or landed house.

March

Used CBM Net’s Customer Credit Transfer(CCT) function, an upgraded payment system for easy and fast transfer

March

Received ‘Best Domestic Bank’ award from Asiamoney

May

Received 'Myanmar Highest Tax Payer Award' for including in top 20 large tax payers for the tax assessment year 2016-2017

August

Launched ‘MFI Lending’ to provide microfinance to clients

November

Launched ‘Agriculture Loan’ to finance SMEs in the agriculture sector

31 January

Received 'Myanmar Highest Tax Payer Award' for including in top 20 large tax payers for the tax assessment year 2015-2016

2 June

Partnered with Misys for the Bank’s transformation program to digitalize operations and improve overall efficiency

14 November

Introduced First Corporate Credit Card in Myanmar ‘AYA Universal Corporate MPU-JCB Co-Branded Card’

25 November

Launched ‘Automobile Hire Purchase Loan’ to introduce customers with the easiest and convenient financial plan to purchase vehicles

March

Received 'Myanmar Highest Tax Payer Award' for including in top 10 large tax payers for the tax assessment year 2014-2015

1 April

First institution in Myanmar to adopt full compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

28 July

Launched MPU-UPI Co-Brand Prepaid Card

16 August

Launched AYA-JCB-MPU Co-Brand Prepaid Card

17 September

Launched JICA Two Step Loan for SMEs

October

• Obtained ‘Best Private Bank, Myanmar’ 2016 from World Finance
• Obtained ‘Best Banking Group, Myanmar’ 2016 from World Finance
• Obtained ‘Most Sustainable Bank, Myanmar’ 2016 from World Finance

November

Launched Education Loan for students attending at private institutions

31 December

Opened AYA 200th Branch at River View Building, Yangon

January

Set up Data Center which incorporates cutting-edge information technology infrastructure and networking equipment

April

Received 'Myanmar Highest Tax Payer Award' for including in top 10 large tax payers for the tax assessment year 2013-2014

16 January

Launched m-Banking to access financial services 24/7 from customers’ mobile device

26 May

Launched AYA Royal Banking to provide exclusive financial solutions for premium customers

2 July

Collaborated with OCBC Bank for international transfer

15 July

Launched ‘Bill Payment Service’ in collaboration with Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC)

September

• Obtained ‘Best Private Bank, Myanmar’ 2015 by World Finance
• Obtained ‘Best Banking Group, Myanmar’ 2015 by World Finance
• Obtained ‘Most Sustainable Bank, Myanmar’ 2015 by World Finance

31 December

Launched AYA Credit Card to provide customers a convenient way of borrowing money

31 March

Launched AYA World Travel Card (Prepaid Card)

21 May

Reached AYA total deposit ONE TRILLION

17 June

Obtained approval for AYA i-Banking Service from the Central Bank of Myanmar

27 June

Launched AYA i-Banking Service

July

• Received ‘Banker of the Year 2014’ from the Myanmar Times
• Received ‘Global Banking & Finance Review Award 2014’ for Fastest Growing Retail Bank in Myanmar, 2014
• Received ‘Global Banking & Finance Review Award 2014’ for Most Innovative Banking Services (AYA i-Banking) Myanmar, 2014

September

• Received ‘Best Private Bank Myanmar’ award from World Finance
• Received ‘Best Retail Bank Myanmar’ award from World Finance
• Set up administrative head office at ROWE building

31 December

Opened AYA 100th Branch in Yangon Division

23 February

Launched AYA Q-Remit Money Transfer Service

4 June

Signed with Western Union Financial Services Inc. for Money Transfer Service

11 June

Obtained Principal License from VISA Payment Network

1 July

Obtained Principal License from MasterCard Payment Network

September

Received ‘Best Private Bank Myanmar’ award from World Finance

2 February

Launched Maybank Money Express Service

9 July

Obtained approval for Foreign Currency Account, SWIFT Telegraphic Transfer and Letter of Credit (LC) from the Central Bank of Myanmar

17 August

Became member of United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) with commitments in areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption

14 September

Became member of Myanmar Payment Union (MPU)

24 October

Obtained Money Changer License from the Central Bank of Myanmar

8 November

The first Bank to implement a Centralized Core Banking System

21 November

Launched ATM operations

25 November

Obtained Authorised Dealer License from the Central Bank of Myanmar

23 December

Obtained Money Transfer Service License from the Central Bank of Myanmar

2 July

Obtained Banking License from the Central Bank of Myanmar

14 July

Registered as a Private Company Limited by Shares

11 August

Established AYA Bank Ltd. and opened its first branch in Nay Pyi Taw