Ty’s Metrobank reigns in 2024 investment, wealth awards

January 17, 2025
3:30PM PHT

The  Ty family-led Metropolitan Bank & Trust (Metrobank) has solidified its dominance in securities trading and wealth management, earning multiple accolades from government and international bodies.

Leading the honors, the Bureau of the Treasury named Metrobank the Top Market Maker for 2024 during the BTr's 127th anniversary celebration, marking the bank’s fourth consecutive win.

Metrobank’s expertise in investment and wealth management was further validated with accolades from the Fund Managers’ Association of the Philippines (FMAP), the CFA Society Philippines, and leading regional finance publications like Alpha Southeast Asia, The Asset, and Citywire Asia.

At the 2024 FMAP Awards Night, Metrobank clinched the Best Fixed Income House title for the second year in a row, with its executives earning top honors in fixed-income and foreign exchange strategy and trading. 

Additionally, the CFA Society Philippines recognized Metrobank Trust for the exceptional performance of two of its Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs) compared with industry peers.

From left: Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) Deputy Treasurers Eduardo Anthony Mariño III and Ma. Nanette Diaz; Finance Secretary Ralph Recto; National Treasurer Sharon Almanza; Depeputy Treasurer Kenneth Ian Francisco; Metrobank 2024 head of treasury Rommel Dionisio, and Metrobank head of trading John Lu./Photo from Metrobank 

Regional awards 

Metrobank’s Trust Banking Group was named Best Asset Manager for Country-Specific Equity and Income-Oriented Funds, and Best Fund with the Optimal Information Ratio by Alpha Southeast Asia. The publication praised Metrobank’s investment expertise and strong performance in managing equity and fixed-income portfolios, as well as its growing assets under management.

At the 2024 The Asset Awards, Metrobank secured titles as the Top Investment House for Local Currency Bonds and G3 Bonds, with its executives earning accolades for their financial acumen. Additionally, multiple team members were included on The Asset’s Top 10 Astute Investors in Asia list.

Metrobank also shined at the 2024 Citywire Asia ASEAN Awards, recognized as the Best Asset Manager for the Philippines with executives listed among the Top 25 ASEAN Selectors.

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