Metrobank unit recognized for securities trading expertise

MANILA, Philippines — The government as well as local and international award-giving bodies recently recognized the financial markets sector of Ty-led Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) for its expertise in securities trading and investment and wealth management.

In a statement yesterday, the listed bank said the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) has named Metrobank Financial Markets Sector as the Top Market Maker for 2024.

The Treasury recognized top partners for securities trading during its 127th-anniversary celebration.

“This is the fourth straight year that Metrobank 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,” Metrobank said.

The bank also received accolades from the Fund Managers’ Association of the Philippines (FMAP) and the CFA Society Philippines, further affirming its investment and wealth management expertise as well as its unparalleled market insights.

At the recently held 2024 FMAP Awards Night, Metrobank was named as the Best Fixed Income House in the country for the second consecutive year.

In addition, Metrobank executives also brought 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 unit investment trust funds.

Metrobank highlighted that it also received recognition from regional finance publications, namely, Alpha Southeast Asia, The Asset, and Citywire Asia.

International publication Alpha Southeast Asia named Metrobank’s Trust Banking Group as the Best Asset Manager for the Country Specific Equity and Income Oriented Funds category. It was also recognized as the Best Fund with the optimal information ratio.

“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,” Metrobank said.

Alpha Southeast Asia also noted the good performance of the bank’s equity and fixed-income portfolios managed by Metrobank Trust, and pointed out the continued growth of the bank’s assets under management.

Moreover, Metrobank was also named the Top Investment House in the country for both the local currency bonds and for G3 bonds categories at the annual The Asset Awards.

Metrobank executives were also recognized, highlighting the bank’s expertise in managing and investing in both domestic and global financial assets.

On top of this, multiple members of its highly capable team was also included at the Hong Kong-based publication’s Top 10 Astute Investors in Asia.

Metrobank Trust has also received multiple recognitions from global experts for its strength, reliability and overall stellar performance in the banking space, Citywire Asia has recognizing it as the Best Asset Manager for the Philippines and named bank executives as part of the 2024 Top 25 ASEAN Selectors at the 2024 Citywire Asia ASEAN Awards.