Metrobank Online Time Deposit offers up to 5% annual yield
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…
Metrobank Q1 profit hits ₱12.6B as loans, fees increase
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.…
Metrobank: SUVs, house-and-lot top Filipino loan choices
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 Moneygurado docuseries explores Filipino money habits
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…
Metrobank tops PDS Awards for 11th straight year
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 raises record ₱35B for green and social projects
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…
Metrobank offers 1.5-year peso bonds with 5.47% interest
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…
Metrobank, Visa, DealMe test cross-border card installments
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…
Metrobank’s Metro$ bond fund wins Best Managed Fund award
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…
Metrobank expects February inflation at 2.4%
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…
Metrobank posts ₱49.7B net income in 2025
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…
Metrobank projects February rate cut to aid local growth
Metrobank expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.25% at its Feb. 19 meeting, to support domestic growth amid…
Metrobank sees investors taking a more careful investment approach
Private wealth investors are taking a more disciplined and opportunity-driven approach to asset allocation in 2026, according to Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank). High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients are moving…
Metrobank expects BSP to cut rates as inflation stays in check
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) sees room for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to lower interest rates this year, as inflation remains within the central bank’s target. This…
Metrobank reduces InstaPay transfer fee to ₱8 starting Feb. 1
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reduced its InstaPay transfer fee to ₱8 per transaction starting Feb. 1, 2026, from the previous ₱25 fee, lowering the cost of sending money…
Metrobank, MBFI mourn the passing of Aniceto Sobrepeña
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) and Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) announced the passing of Aniceto “Chito” M. Sobrepeña, former president of MBFI and a longtime leader in public service…
Metrobank projects gradual economic gains in 2026
Metrobank expects the Philippine economy to recover moderately this year after a difficult 2025. The year started with uncertainty from US economic policies, which affected global markets. While the Philippines…
Metrobank adjusts branch schedules with longer hours during holidays
Metrobank will extend branch banking hours and open selected branches on Saturdays during the holiday season, as customers prepare for year-end expenses, send money to family members, and complete transactions…
Metrobank survey shows how Filipinos’ savings goals change with age
Filipinos save for different reasons depending on their stage in life, a recent Metrobank (Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company) survey suggests. Younger adults focus on financial security and personal needs,…
Metrobank sees rate cuts and growing long-term yields in 2026
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank), a universal bank, expects a pickup in economic activity in 2026, driven by the return of public construction and the delayed impact of monetary…
Smart secures green loan for energy-efficient 5G expansion
Smart Communications Inc., the wireless subsidiary of PLDT Inc., secured a ₱2 billion green loan from Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company (Metrobank) to support the ongoing expansion and upgrade of…
Metrobank reports ₱37.3 billion income in first nine months of 2025
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported a net income of ₱37.3 billion for the first nine months of 2025, attributed to steady loan growth, improving margins, and controlled expenses.…
Metrobank starts holiday season with ‘Happy Holideals’ promo
Metrobank has launched the #EarlyGIFT Challenge and the Happy Holideals promo to encourage Filipinos to set financial goals and take advantage of offers on home and car loans ahead of…
Globe secures ₱20B loans from BDO and Metrobank
Globe has signed two term loan agreements worth ₱10 billion each with BDO Unibank Inc. and Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank). The telco plans to use the funds for…
Metrobank earns recognition for top-performing UITFs
Metrobank’s Trust Banking Group received recognition at the 2025 CFA Society Philippines Awards for its strong performance in managing peso- and dollar-denominated unit investment trust funds (UITFs). “We are extremely…
Metrobank reports 14% net income growth in 2024
Metrobank also recorded ₱18.1 billion in fee and trust income, while gains from trading and foreign exchange transactions reached ₱5.6 billion, reflecting a 39% year-on-year increase.
Metrobank recognized for leadership in trading and investment
The Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) Financial Markets Sector received multiple recognitions for its work in securities trading, investment, and wealth management. The awards highlight its contributions to the…
Switch announces holiday deals on Apple products
Switch, an Apple reseller, is making holiday shopping easier with exclusive deals available from Dec, 2, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025. These offers include discounts on Apple products and flexible…
Metrobank attributes P35.7B net income increase to loan growth
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.’s (Metrobank) recorded a net income increase of 12.4% for the first nine months of 2024, totaling P35.7 billion, driven by strong loan growth and improvements…
Metrobank warns consumers against vishing scams
Metrobank is warning customers about the rising threat of vishing, or “voice phishing” scams, and how to avoid falling victim. Vishing occurs when fraudsters pose as legitimate representatives from banks…
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