GOINGS ON: BPI bags awards for banking excellence

Global Finance Magazine, one of the leading publishers for the international financial markets, recently recognized Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) for its excellent servicing capabilities as a trade finance and cash management solutions provider.

The US-based magazine acknowledged BPI as the Best Trade Finance Bank in the Philippines and Best Cash Management Bank in the country.

“This recognition is a validation of our continuous efforts to improve our services to meet and efficiently address our clients’ needs,” said Simon Paterno, head of financial products and alternative channels.

Global Finance selected the best trade finance providers based on input from industry analysts, corporate executives and technology experts.

Criteria for choosing the winners included transaction volume, scope of global coverage, customer service, competitive pricing and innovative technologies, among others.

“The winners of our Trade Finance Awards are staying on top of these evolving trends and providing their clients with advice and solutions to mitigate risks and succeed in their international business,” said Joseph Giarraputo, publisher and editorial director of Global Finance, in a statement.

Sun Life pays P4B in claims, maturities in 2018

Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (Slocpi) kept its commitment to clients in 2018, as it paid a total of P4 billion in claims and maturities.

“We aim to be our clients’ lifetime partner in their financial journey, and there is no better testament to this than the payment of claims and maturities,” Slocpi president and chief agency distribution officer Alex Narciso said.

Moreover, Sun Life also strives to ensure convenience in its claims process by offering a quick turnaround time.

In fact, the company can pay incontestable claims following certain criteria up to P5 million within three hours, which is one of the fastest turnaround time in the life insurance industry.

Sun Life aims to reach out to even more Filipinos and help them experience the benefits of insurance.

Avon PH wins 3 Anvils

Avon Philippines received 3 Anvil Awards at the recent Gabi ng Parangal of the 54th Anvil Awards of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines.

Avon Philippines gained Anvil nods for its breast cancer awareness campaign, “Pink Minute,” its “Step Into Your Comfort Zone” campaign and its mark. by Avon Launch.

Pink Minute is part of Avon’s Promise to End Breast Cancer, and encourages women to know the risks, see the signs and act by doing the breast self-exam.

Avon Fashions’ Step Into Your Comfort Zone disrupted the meaning of “comfort zone” to inspire women to break free from what’s expected to pursue their own passions.