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BDO started  its operations as a  universal bank in 1996 after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) granted its permit in  late 1995.


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MB okays BDO’s $20-M loan from IFC

By Christina Mendez | December 31, 2002 - 12:00am

Banco de Oro Universal Bank’s $20-million convertible loan from the International Finance Corp. has been approved by the monetary authorities, paving the way for the bank’s expansion program and the entry...

Business

BDO signs $20-M convertible loan pact with IFC

By Christina Mendez | July 19, 2002 - 12:00am

Banco de Oro (BDO) has signed with International Finance Corp. (IFC), the World Bank’s investment arm in the private sector, a $20-million convertible loan agreement to finance the bank’s expansion program...

Business

Banco de Oro to list at PSE today

By Christina Mendez | May 21, 2002 - 12:00am

Banco de Oro, one of the biggest universal banks in the country, will list its shares today at the Philippines Stock Exchange following a successful initial public offering (IPO) which saw the over-allotment of additional...

Business

Banco de Oro files for initial public offering

By Ted P. Torres | March 26, 2002 - 12:00am

Banco de Oro Universal Bank (BDO), a member of the SM group of companies, will finally push through with its initial public offering (IPO) in May this year. BDO formally filed yesterday with the Philippine Stock...

Business