Metrobank’s Financial Markets Sector has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence in securities trading and investment and wealth management, receives multiple recognitions from the government and local and international award-giving bodies. In photo (from left): Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) Deputy Treasurers Eduardo Anthony Mariño III and Ma. Nanette Diaz; Finance Secretary Ralph Recto; National Treasurer Sharon Almanza; Dep. Treas. Kenneth Ian Francisco; Metrobank 2024 Head of Treasury Rommel Dionisio; and Metrobank Head of Trading John Lu.
The Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) Financial Markets Sector has once again demonstrated its expertise in securities trading, investment, and wealth management, as it recently received recognition from the government and local and international award-giving bodies.
The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) named Metrobank the Top Market Maker for 2024 during its 127th-anniversary celebration, during which it recognized top partners for securities trading. This is the fourth straight year that Metrobank has received this award, highlighting its efforts in helping the national government meet its financing requirements and supporting the Treasury’s initiatives in enhancing Filipinos’ access to investment opportunities.
Further affirming the Bank’s investment and wealth management expertise and unparalleled market insights, it recently received accolades from the Fund Managers’ Association of the Philippines (FMAP) and the CFA Society Philippines. The Bank also received recognition from regional finance publications: Alpha Southeast Asia, The Asset, and Citywire Asia.
At the recently held 2024 FMAP Awards Night, Metrobank was named the Best Fixed-Income House in the country for the second consecutive year. Metrobank executives also took home titles and were recognized as the best among peers in various categories of fixed-income and foreign exchange strategy and trading.
Meanwhile, the CFA Society Philippines awarded Metrobank Trust for the outstanding performance of two of its UITFs relative to peers.
In the region, Metrobank’s Trust Banking Group emerged as the Best Asset Manager for the Country Specific Equity and Income Oriented Funds category and as the Best Fund with the Optimal Information Ratio, according to international publication Alpha Southeast Asia.
The publication underscored Metrobank Trust Banking Team’s outstanding investment competency and unparalleled market insights amidst a fast-growing asset management industry in the Philippines. It noted the good performance of Metrobank Trust’s equity and fixed-income portfolios and pointed out the continued growth of the Bank’s assets under management.
Moreover, at this year’s Asset Awards, Metrobank was named the Top Investment House in the country for both the Local Currency Bonds and G3 Bonds categories. Metrobank executives were also recognized, highlighting the Bank’s expertise in managing and investing in both domestic and global financial assets. Multiple members of its highly-capable team were also included in the Hong Kong-based publication’s Top 10 Astute Investors in Asia.
Metrobank Trust has received multiple recognitions from global experts for its strength, reliability, and overall stellar performance in the banking space. Citywire Asia has recognized it as the Best Asset Manager for the Philippines and named bank executives among the 2024 Top 25 ASEAN Selectors at the 2024 Citywire Asia ASEAN Awards.
These awards reflect Metrobank’s Financial Markets Sector’s commitment to excellence. The sector provides best-in-class investment services and solutions to help clients reach their goals.