Metrobank wins best corporate bank plum

The Philippines’ second largest bank leads in corporate lending. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Banking giant Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) was recognized for “exceptional service” to corporate clients during the recently concluded 2022 Asiamoney Best Bank Awards.

“It is Metrobank’s keen focus on serving corporate clients that wins it this Asiamoney award. Even as the economy cratered, the team, led by president Fabian Dee, boosted lending at a healthy clip—to both corporate and middle-market clients,” said Asiamoney.

The Ty family-led lender—the second-biggest banking institution in the country—is considered a leader in the corporate banking sector.

This focus on helping businesses grow remains a “core thrust” on its 60th anniversary in 2022, said Mary Mylene Caparas, executive vice president and head of Metrobank’s institutional banking sector.

“The pandemic brought challenging times for the banking and finance industry. This award shows that Metrobank has the right vision and strategy in servicing our clients’ needs amidst difficult market conditions. We are grateful for this recognition from Asiamoney,” she said in a statement on Wednesday.

Metrobank was also named the Best Bank in the Philippines at the 2022 Euromoney Excellence Awards, 2021 Strongest Bank in the Philippines by The Asian Banker and Best Domestic Bank at the 2021 Asiamoney Best Bank Awards. —Miguel R. Camus INQ