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Metrobank eyes P20-B LTNCDs

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | October 25, 2013 - 12:00am

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is planning to issue P20 billion worth of long-term negotiable certificates of deposit (LTNCDs) to take advantage of the ample liquidity in the market.

Business

Metrobank bags investment grade rating

October 15, 2013 - 12:00am

Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) has upgraded Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) to investment grade status.

Banking

Metrobank ready for Basel 3

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | October 10, 2013 - 12:00am

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) said it is prepared to meet the new Basel 3 standards which will take effect on January 2014.

Business

Union Bank doubles net income to P1.63B in 1st qtr

By Ted P. Torres | May 11, 2007 - 12:00am

The Union Bank of the Philippines (Union Bank) reported a net income of P1.63 billion in the first quarter of 2007, double the P792 million recorded in the same period last year. The bank said net interest...

Business