Metrobank, Orix launch new leasing firm today

Metrobank, the country’s leading bank, and Orix Corp., Japan’s leading leasing firm, will launch today Orix Metro Leasing & Finance Corp. (Orix Metro), at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel with Japanese Ambassador Yoshihisa Ara and Foreign Affairs Secretary Domingo Siazon as guests of honor.

Orix Metro, a joint venture between Metrobank and Orix Corp. of Japan, is backed by Metrobank’s financial strength and in-depth knowledge of the Philippine market and Orix Corp.’s 36-year experience and expertise in the field of lease financing.

Orix Corp. is one of the largest leasing companies in the world with over $50 billion in resources.

Orix Metro also aims to provide direct financing and operating leases for a wide variety of needs, particularly on fleet management, land transport equipment, manufacturing, retailing, motor vehicle rentals, mortgage loans and industrial equipment leasing.

It also aims to provide its customers with better accessibility of services through the vast network of over 800 Metrobank, Globalbank and PSBank branches nationwide.