THE Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) Financial Markets Sector has once again demonstrated its expertise in securities trading, investment and wealth management, recently receiving 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, where it recognized top partners for securities trading.
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.
Further affirming the bank's investment and wealth management expertise and unparalleled market insights, it also 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 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 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.
These awards reflect Metrobank's Financial Markets Sector's commitment to excellence by providing best-in-class investment services and solutions to help clients reach their goals.
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