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Metrobank highlighted cash management tools that help businesses track money coming in and going out, automate payments and collections, and match transactions with financial records during its EntrepRISE seminars in…
Metrobank brought family business succession planning into focus at its recent NextGen Leadership Circle session, where discussions covered preparing successors, managing leadership changes, and keeping companies running across generations. The…
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) received its third consecutive Four Golden Arrow Award from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), which assesses how companies handle shareholder rights, transparency, and…
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported a lower share of unpaid loans and growth in assets as The Asian Banker (TAB) named it the Philippines’ Strongest Bank for the…
If you’re already earning your own money and are anticipating your much-awaited 13th month pay and holiday bonus, pause and think where you will allocate those hard-earned funds. Let’s be…
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) ranked first among Philippine banks and securities firms in the Local Currency Bonds and G3 Bonds categories of The Asset Benchmark Research Awards 2026.…
Metrobank’s Travel Signature Visa and World Mastercard offer different mileage rates and foreign transaction fees for travelers booking hotels, paying online, or spending abroad. In its year-end travel guidance, Metrobank…
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported ₱24.9 billion in net income and ₱3.9 trillion in consolidated assets in the first half of 2026, giving the bank more room to…
Metrobank is offering cashback, discounts, and other deals this September as the bank marks its 64th anniversary. The offers cover credit and debit card spending, savings accounts, travel, shopping, dining,…
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) has added more investment services to its mobile app, allowing customers to invest in Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs) and trade peso government bonds…
Metrobank has rolled out four new security features on its mobile banking app as banks face growing threats from phishing, account takeovers, and other scams targeting customers. The Bangko Sentral…
Metrobank has rolled out new designs for two of its popular credit cards, the Metrobank M Free Mastercard and Metrobank Cashback Visa, while keeping the existing benefits for cardholders. The…
Metrobank is urging young Filipinos to become more aware of how social media shapes their spending habits, saying smarter financial decisions begin with being mindful of the content they consume…
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported a net income of ₱24.9 billion in the first half of 2026, supported by higher lending, stable interest margins, and growth in fee-based…
Young Filipinos are increasingly choosing to save through digital banking, with Gen Z and millennial customers accounting for more than 87% of all Metrobank eSavings accounts opened since the start…
Metrobank is encouraging Filipinos to have more open conversations about money, saying the cultural value of hiya often influences financial decisions, from avoiding discussions about debt to hesitating to ask…
More Philippine banks are removing transfer fees as competition in digital banking heats up, making it cheaper for customers to send money online. After the Bank of the Philippine Islands…
Metrobank has removed transfer fees for InstaPay and PESONet transactions made through the Metrobank App, allowing customers to send money without paying additional charges. The move reduces the cost of…
Customers can now support reforestation efforts through their everyday purchases as Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) partners with Mastercard for the Priceless Causes initiative. As part of Philippine Environment…
Metrobank is increasing returns on its Online Time Deposit (OTD) to as much as 5% per annum, giving Filipinos a higher-yield option to grow savings amid rising living costs and…
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported a net income of ₱12.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported by steady loan growth, higher margins, and stronger fee-based income.…
SUVs and house-and-lot properties remain the top loan preferences among Filipino borrowers, driven by family needs, space requirements, and long-term financial goals, according to Metrobank. Data from the bank shows…
Metrobank has rolled out “Moneygurado,” a financial mindfulness campaign and docuseries that uses real Filipino stories to explain how people manage, save, and think about money in everyday life. Moneygurado…
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) secured its 11th consecutive win of the Cesar E.A. Virata Award at the Philippine Dealing System (PDS) Annual Awards, reinforcing its dominance in fixed-income…
Metrobank just set a new record for itself, raising ₱35 billion through its latest bond sale. This is the bank’s largest ever peso-denominated bond issuance, and it’s specifically earmarked to…
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) has opened its offer for Series F ASEAN Sustainability Peso-denominated Bonds, targeting at least ₱5 billion to support lending and fund sustainability-linked projects. The…
Digital payments processor Visa, Metrobank Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), and fintech DealMe are piloting a cross-border card installment service that allows Filipino travelers to split purchases abroad into manageable…
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) said its Metro$ Short Term Bond Fund was named Best Managed Fund at the annual awards of the CFA Society Philippines, recognizing the bank’s…
Inflation is expected to pick up in February, which may lead to a steeper bond yield curve in the coming months. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recently cut policy rates…
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported a net income of ₱49.7 billion in 2025, supported by steady asset growth, stable margins, higher trading income, and controlled expenses. Pre-provision operating…