The Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) Financial Markets Sector has once again demonstrated its expertise in securities trading and investment and wealth management as it recently received recognition from the government as well as local and international award-giving bodies.

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) named Metrobank as Top Market Maker for 2024, during its 127th anniversary celebration where the BTr recognized top partners in securities trading.

This is the fourth straight year that Metrobank has received this award, highlighting its efforts in helping the national government meet its financing requirements and supporting the Treasury's initiatives in enhancing Filipinos' access to investment opportunities.

Further affirming the Bank's investment and wealth management expertise and exemplary market insights were the recent accolades it received from the Fund Managers' Association of the Philippines (FMAP) and the CFA Society Philippines.

Regional finance publications

The Bank also received recognition from regional finance publications, namely, Alpha Southeast Asia, The Asset, and Citywire Asia.

At the recently held 2024 FMAP Awards Night, Metrobank was named the Best Fixed Income House in the country for the second consecutive year.

Metrobank executives also brought home titles and were recognized as the best among peers in the fixed-income and foreign exchange strategy and trading categories.

Meanwhile, CFA Society Philippines awarded Metrobank Trust for the outstanding performance of two of its UITFs relative to peers.