Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has been recognized as the Strongest Bank in the Philippines by The Asian Banker for the third straight year and the Best Domestic Bank in the country by Asiamoney.
The citations attest to the bank’s strength and reliability in putting its clients in good hands.
The bank gained these prestigious international recognitions from The Asian Banker and Asiamoney for its consistent strong financial performance across the board.
In the first six months this year, Metrobank maintained a strong 34 percent growth in net income of P20.9 billion, fueled by expanding assets, enhanced margins, and robust fee income growth; while sustaining a stable asset quality.
The bank was also listed by TIME Magazine and Statista as one of the World’s Best Companies. The “World’s Best Companies 2023”, is a comprehensive list that ranks top performing companies across the globe based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability (ESG).
“We’re honored to receive these back-to-back recognitions, especially as we celebrate the bank’s 61st anniversary. At Metrobank, we always strive for excellence — whether it be in addressing our clients’ needs, achieving exceptional financial performance across our business, or contributing to nation-building. These awards are testaments to the steadfast commitment and relentless drive of each Metrobanker to keep Filipinos in good hands,” said Metrobank president Fabian Dee.
In 2022, Metrobank introduced a comprehensive personal finance e-book developed to help Filipinos to become financially resilient.
The bank’s Earnest app aims to simplify investing, through bite-sized lesson cards and easy-to-understand articles that cover basic investing concepts.
For more advanced investors, there is Wealth Insights, an online portal that contains publicly accessible market-moving news and insights, as well as exclusive premium content that includes bespoke articles which dive deep into timely and actionable investment ideas.
Metrobank provides clients with regular reminders and guidance to protect themselves against fraudulent transactions via SMS, emails, and social media posts.
