Metrobank Honored with Global Recognitions for Outstanding Performance
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), the pillar of confidence in Philippine banking, has been named The Asian Banker's Strongest Bank in the Philippines for the unprecedented third consecutive year. Furthermore, Asiamoney selected Metrobank as the Best Domestic Bank in the country, highlighting the bank's unwavering dedication to putting its clients first.
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| Metrobank Honored with Global Recognitions for Outstanding Performance |
These prestigious international honors from The Asian Banker and Asiamoney attest to the bank's strong financial performance. Metrobank's net income increased by 34% in the first half of 2023, hitting PHP20.9 billion. This accomplishment is due to the bank's growing assets, improving margins, and brisk fee income growth, all while preserving steady asset quality.
TIME Magazine and Statista named Metrobank one of the World's Best Companies in their "World's Best Companies 2023" list, adding to its amazing collection of honors. This thorough list evaluates the world's best corporations based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG).
"We are deeply honored by these consecutive recognitions, especially as Metrobank celebrates its 61st anniversary." "These awards are a testament to each Metrobanker's unwavering commitment and drive to keep Filipinos' financial well-being in good hands," said Metrobank President Fabian Dee.
Metrobank has continually provided financial services and assistance customized to the needs of Filipinos as a trusted financial partner. This unwavering dedication extends beyond providing relevant solutions, focusing on financial education to ensure that every client makes fully informed financial decisions and understands how to protect oneself from fraud.
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Metrobank will release a complete personal finance e-book in 2022 to help Filipinos build financial resilience. Earnest, the bank's app, promises to simplify investing by providing user-friendly materials such as bite-sized instruction cards and articles addressing fundamental investment ideas.
The recently implemented interoperable QR function on the NEW Metrobank app demonstrates the bank's commitment to offering a safe, simple, and secure experience. Clients can use this feature to easily transfer funds to and from other banks and e-wallets.
Metrobank's commitment extends to enterprises with a comprehensive range of financial solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. As a growth enabler, Metrobank facilitates business operational expansion through affordable financing rates and trusted services.
Metrobank, in addition to being a dependable and secure financial partner, actively contributes to nation-building through the Metrobank Foundation. The foundation sponsors projects concentrating on health, education, the arts, and livelihood, as well as honoring outstanding members of society.
"All of this is encapsulated in our promise, 'You're in Good Hands.'" This guarantee is reflected not only in our banking operations but also in the causes we support," Mr. Dee explained.