Central Pacific Bank, First Hawaiian Bank Make Forbes List

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First Hawaiian Bank climbed to No. 50 on Forbes' national ranking of the best banks in the United States, maintaining its position as Hawaii's top publicly traded bank for the fifth consecutive year. Central Pacific Bank also made the prestigious Forbes list, further solidifying Hawaii's banking industry as a national leader.

Why it matters

The Forbes rankings are a widely respected benchmark for the financial health and performance of banks across the country. Hawaii's top banks continuing to earn spots on this list demonstrates the strength and stability of the local banking sector, which is a crucial component of the state's overall economy.

The details

First Hawaiian Bank, the state's largest bank by assets, has now been ranked among the best banks in the U.S. by Forbes for five years in a row. Central Pacific Bank, another major Hawaii-based financial institution, also earned a spot on the 2026 Forbes list, underscoring the excellence of Hawaii's banking industry on a national scale.

• First Hawaiian Bank has been ranked among the best banks by Forbes for the past five consecutive years.
• The 2026 Forbes list of best banks in the U.S. was recently published.