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Investment-grade rating to boost BPI business

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | November 6, 2013 - 12:00am

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) said it expects to further grow its business after emerging as the only Philippine bank...

Business

Moody's keeps positive outlook on RP rating

By Des Ferriols | April 13, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - Moody’s is keeping its positive outlook on the country’s credit ratings, saying that credit fundamentals held up well through the global economic turmoil.

Business

Moody’s assigns Ba1 to Equitable PCI notes

November 27, 2002 - 12:00am

SINGAPORE – Moody’s Investors Service assigned a prospective rating of Ba1 to Equitable-PCI Bank’s (EPCI’s) proposed $100-$130-million subordinated note due 2012. The outlook on the rating is...

Business

Metrobank’s $100-M notes get good rating

November 6, 2002 - 12:00am

SINGAPORE – Moody’s Investors Service assigned a prospective rating of Ba1 to Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.’s (Metrobank) proposed $100 million subordinated notes due 2012. The rating reflects...

Business