#Central Pacific Bank

Lauren Akitake, who serves as the first executive director and legal counsel for the Maui County Board of Ethics, has been elected chair of the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents for the 2026-27 academic year.

This recognition highlights banks that consistently deliver trusted, high-quality financial services and exceptional experiences at the local level.

The J. Walter Cameron Center announces a leadership transition on its Board of Directors, recognizing the service of outgoing Board President Jeff Ueoka and welcoming Royce Fukuroku as the Center’s new Board President.

Central Pacific Bank was named to Newsweek’s “America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions” list for 2026. This marks the fifth consecutive year CPB has earned recognition from the publication.

Central Pacific Bank announced the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding with Korea Investment & Securities. The goal is to support the diverse financial needs of Korean individuals who are seeking opportunities in Hawaiʻi.

Differing personalities, philosophies and policy positions surfaced Thursday afternoon as Maui County Council members interviewed three applicants vying to fill the unexpired term of the late Council Member Natalie “Tasha” Kama.

Central Pacific Financial Corp., parent company of Central Pacific Bank, announced that Paul Yonamine has retired from both the CPF and CPB Board of Directors, effective Nov. 6, 2025. Yonamine has served as a director since 2017. He will continue to have the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus in recognition of his service to the bank as a former Chair of the Board.

The grand opening and blessing of Kaiāulu o Kūku‘ia Thursday morning marked an emotional milestone in West Maui’s recovery, becoming the first newly built, permanent multifamily affordable housing project to open for local families since the August 2023 wildfires. The complex includes Hawai‘i’s first Bezos Academy preschool.

Central Pacific Bank and The Kyoto Shinkin Bank have formally entered into a strategic partnership, marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding to create a stronger economic bridge between Hawaiʻi and Japan.

Central Pacific Bank is pleased to announce that Emmaly Calibraro, has joined the bank as its new Vice President, Director of Enterprise Customer Experience. In this role, Emmaly will lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction, strengthen loyalty, and support CPB’s ongoing commitment to innovation, service excellence, and community connection.

Central Pacific Bank announced Wednesday that veteran banker Raoul Magana has joined the bank as group senior vice president and manager of commercial real estate lending and wholesale credit.

Central Pacific Bank (CPB) launches the return of its debit card promotion—where participants have the chance to win a brand new 2025 Toyota 4-Runner, valued at approximately $43,400, along with more than $11,000 in prizes.

Central Pacific Bank announced the newest participants of the WE by Rising Tide program. Now in its fifth year, this successful initiative selects 19 women entrepreneurs from across Hawaiʻi, providing them with the knowledge and tools to scale their businesses to new levels of success.

The 31st Annual Made in Hawaiʻi Festival, presented by Hawaiian Airlines, concluded this past weekend with approximately 70,000 attendees over three days of overwhelming support from the community, visitors, and more than 500 local businesses (via 700+ vendor booths) who came together to celebrate Hawaiʻi’s culture, food, fashion and innovation.

This year’s Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk drew nearly 1,900 volunteers who pounded 2.5 miles of pavement along Kaʻahumanu Avenue Saturday to raise $1.56 million for 68 Maui County nonprofit beneficiaries. “We are extremely grateful to our friends and colleagues in the hospitality industry for coming out today to support the community and this worthy […]

Central Pacific Bank announced the promotion of John Tapper to serve as the new Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing Operations & Digital Advertising where he will optimize the bank’s marketing and digital strategies.

As spring season winds down, Warriors baseball team and Sabers boys volleyball team know they will be in their state tournaments. MIL track also shining through.

Liuone Faagai, Laurie Okinaga, Riley Angell and Lance Ming all received promotions within Central Pacific Bank, per an announcement on Wednesday.

The program covers financial management, marketing and branding strategies and networking opportunities with successful women entrepreneurs and executives.

More than 270 supporters and staff of Maui Economic Opportunity, including state House Speaker Nadine Nakamura, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mayor Richard Bissen, helped the nonprofit celebrate 60 years of Helping People, Changing Lives, and retired Hale Mahaolu Executive Director Grant Chun at a fundraising Gala on March 22 at the King Kamehameha Golf […]